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September 12, 2019

Getting a Cannabis Retailer Licence? Here’s What to Know About Decarboxylation

While edibles are not currently sold in retail locations, they will be legally sold in Canada starting mid-December, 2019. Decarboxylation is the first step in making an edible item that uses cannabis. It is done by heating the product over a long period of time at a low temperature. Read on for more about decarboxylation!.....

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September 10, 2019

Why a Global Pharmacovigilance Network Is Important in the Pharmaceutical Sciences

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines pharmacovigilance as: “The science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problem.” It monitors the safety of all medicines, aiming to prevent Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) and improve upon the effectiveness and safety of drugs through monitoring. Pharmacovigilance occurs.....

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September 5, 2019

Understanding Roadside Tests for Cannabis Retailers

Since recreational cannabis has become legal in Canada, there has been a discussion around impaired driving and how to test for it. The first testing device to be approved for use by Canadian police was the Drager DrugTest 5000. A second device, the Abbott SoToxa, has now been approved as of June 2019. Almost one.....

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September 3, 2019

After Your Food Safety Program Here’s What You Should Know About Food Intoxication

Unlike parasites or other infections, food intoxication happens when ingested food contains toxins that make consumers sick. Proper food preparation and processing is very important, to be sure to minimize or avoid: Unfavourable chemical reactions Contamination Harmful chemicals Sometimes foodborne infection can be confused with intoxication. The difference lies in that infection is caused by.....

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August 29, 2019

Understanding How to Read Product Labels If You Want to Become a Cannabis Distributor

Canadian cannabis labels are extensive and contain a lot of information. This is a good thing, as they contain a lot of important information about the product. In addition to standard warnings regarding THC and keeping products away from youth and children, labels state THC and CBD levels, strain type, and more. Read on to.....

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August 27, 2019

Why Mutual Recognition Agreements Matter in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs

Mutual Recognition Agreements, or MRAs, help streamline the regulation of pharmaceuticals by establishing better cooperation between governments. This cooperation means that countries and regions can rely on one another’s testing and regulations of pharmaceutical products, instead of each region repeating the same processes on identical drugs. It’s a more efficient use of time and resources......

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August 22, 2019

Want to Apply for a Cannabis Licence? Find out How Cannabis Is Boosting the Canadian Economy

The cannabis industry is growing in Canada. With the next wave of legalization set for October 2019, edibles, topicals, and extracts will be available to consumers. Canada has a leadership position in the cannabis sector, with the next stage of legalization projected to create a consumer market worth $2.5 billion per year. Edibles alone are.....

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August 20, 2019

Why Experts Say the “Kill-Step” Is so Important to Food Quality Control

The “kill-step” in food manufacturing is the point at which dangerous pathogens are removed from the product. This is often done by killing the pathogens. It is one of the most important steps in keeping food safe. Outbreak prevention is a priority in the food industry and must be taken seriously and optimized. Since bacteria.....

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August 15, 2019

3 Facts About Why Terpenes Matter If You Want to Apply for a Cannabis Retail Licence

Terpenes are fragrant oils that give cannabis its scent. These oils aren’t just found in cannabis—they are all over nature in a variety of plants, for the purposes of luring pollinators and repelling predators. Most commonly, terpenes are found in coniferous plants, which are: Evergreen trees like pine, hemlock, and spruce Have needle leaves Feature.....

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August 13, 2019

A Look at Gender Representation in Clinical Trials for Students in Clinical Research Courses

When conducting clinical trials, results can depend on how diverse the population of participants is. Clinical trial diversity is essential for: Accuracy Effectiveness Reduction of bias Gender bias in particular is an issue currently being addressed within clinical trials. Because there has historically been a bias towards male study participants in medical research, there is.....

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