Cannabis ERP

AOAC Method #

Manuscript Title, Submitter and Reviewers

ERP Decisions / Consensus

Title: Leaner and Greener Analysis of Cannabinoids

MOTION to move this method to First Action Official Methods of Analysis Status (Johnson/Sweeney) 8 in favor, 3 opposed, 3 abstentions. The motion failed. Reasoning of Dissenters: Audino: Does not meet SMPR requirements. LOQ not met for CBD. Fortification issues. Indick: SMPR requirements not completely satisfied. Reibach: Fortification is an issue. ____________________________________________________________ First Action Requirements: Spiked recovery o Spike addition (low level plant acceptable) o Well characterized standard mixture used for spiked recovery. o Required compounds: CBDA, THC o Levels: LOQ (Low and Mid Range, as per SMPR, on the compounds listed above) • SMPR: o Redo LOQ study (CBD) o Recovery • Add column temperature MOTION to accept the First Action Official Methods recommendations as presented (Audino / Voelker). 13 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstention. The motion passed. • Processing information o Grinding size •

Author(s): E Mudge, SJ Murch, PN Brown

Submitted by: Elizabeth Mudge, BCIT Primary Reviewer: Holly Johnson, Alkemist Labs Secondary Reviewers: Christian Sweeney, Cannibistry

CAN-002

Action Items: AOAC Staff to prepare ERP report and distribute to method authors and ERP members.

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