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product. He discussed laboratory challenges, the chemistry of hemp, different types of CBD products, testing CBD for THC, and testing CBD for pesticides and heavy metals. He summarized that there is an evolving regulatory landscape for hemp-based CBD, that it is a difficult matrix to test. He concluded that he and his organization are excited to work with AOAC to drive this science and methodology forward.

IX. Responsible Microbial Testing Policy in Cannabis: Challenges and Future Outlook – Ben Katchman, PathogenDx

Katchman provided a presentation on responsible microbial testing in cannabis. He reviewed the current regulatory challenges in with validation, rapid change, collaboration and evidence-based regulations. He went on to discuss challenges for assay designers and laboratories, including standardized testing materials, method verification, validation, education and training. He said there is a lack of agreement among states on what should be tested, and further collaboration and discussions will be needed to standardize the industry in the future.

X. The Present and Future of Cannabis, Hemp and CBD Market – Roy Bingham, BDS Analytics

Bingham gave a presentation on the state of the market. He reviewed the global cannabis market scale, the US cannabis market scale, product category development (flower, concentrates, edibles, pre-rolls, topicals, and others). He explained that concentrates have been the primary engine of growth in the major legal cannabis states, with vape products reaching approximately 50% of those sales. He then did a review of hemp-derived CBD and explained that consumer attitudes are changing with 15% of all US adults having now consumed hemp-derived products. Large gaps in consumer education exist, with the majority of people surveyed incorrectly believing that CBD and THC produce the same effects, although this number is shrinking as CBD becomes more mainstream. He concluded his presentation by explaining that CBD will continue to have significant sales across many categories.

XI. IFT’s Role Regarding Cannabis as a Food and Beverage Ingredient – Rosetta Newsome, Institute of Food Technologists

Newsome started by reviewing the mission of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), which is “to advance the science of food and its application across the global food system.” She reviewed IFT provided opportunities for the cannabis industry, including interest groups webcasts, courses and other events. She said the IFT’s objective is to ensure science is at the forefront of the safe production and legal consumption of foods and beverages containing cannabis. She concluded by discussing potential activities to continue this work, including reporting, meeting/convening, and engaging with partner organizations to advance the science.

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2020 Work Plan Proposal

Coates thanked all speakers for their contributions and then presented the AOAC CASP 2020 Work Plan, in particular the scope of work, enrollment, performance tested methods, Official Methods of

AOAC CASP Meeting Minutes, September 7, 2019