Cannabis Education

December Compliance Check: Why Maine Cannabis Businesses Rely on CATLAB, LLC December is a critical month for Maine’s cannabis industry. As the year winds down, cultivators, manufacturers, and retailers aren’t just closing out inventory — they’re preparing for audits, renewals, and a new year of regulatory expectations. Compliance doesn’t slow down for winter, and neither […]

Residual Solvent Testing: Ensuring Safety in Extracts & Concentrates Extracts and concentrates have become some of the most popular products on the market, known for their potency, purity, and versatility. But behind the scenes, ensuring their safety requires more than just skilled extraction—it requires residual solvent testing. Without it, products risk failing regulatory standards, harming

November Update at CATLAB, LLC As the autumn leaves settle and industry activity enters its final quarter, CATLAB, LLC is reaffirming its dedication to serving Maine’s medical and adult‑use cannabis sector with steadfast integrity, quality, and trust. Located at 19 Levesque Dr., Eliot, ME, CATLAB, LLC offers certified analytical testing—covering potency, cannabinoid profiling, contaminants, and more—for growers, processors, and retailers

Contaminants, Microbes, and Mold: Hidden Threats in Production & How to Avoid Them When it comes to cultivation and production, quality and safety go hand in hand. While every grower wants their harvest to shine, the hidden threats of contaminants, microbes, and mold can quickly derail even the most carefully managed operation. Beyond impacting the

Best Practices for Storing Flower & Extracts for Accurate Lab Results When it comes to lab testing, the quality of the sample you send is just as important as the analytical process itself. Even the most advanced testing equipment can only measure what’s in the sample you provide—meaning improper storage before submission can skew results.

How to Choose the Right Cannabis Lab for Your Business CATLAB, LLC – Maine’s Trusted Cannabis Testing Partner When you’re running a cannabis business—whether you’re growing, processing, or retailing—the lab you choose for testing is a critical decision. Your lab’s quality and reliability can impact compliance, product safety, branding, and customer trust. Here’s a step‑by‑step

Navigating State Regulations and How Lab Testing Helps As the cannabis industry continues to grow across the United States, one of the most complex challenges producers, processors, and retailers face is navigating the ever-changing patchwork of state-specific regulations. From potency limits to contaminant thresholds, each state has its own compliance requirements—and staying on top of

The Role of Pesticide Testing in Ensuring Safe Cannabis Products As the cannabis industry continues to grow and evolve, product safety and consumer protection remain top priorities. One of the most critical aspects of cannabis quality assurance is pesticide testing. At CATLAB, LLC, we understand the importance of delivering clean, compliant, and trustworthy products to

How Terpene Profiles Affect the Consumer Experience When it comes to choosing the perfect product, most consumers focus on THC or CBD percentages—but there’s another key factor that shapes the experience: terpenes. These aromatic compounds play a powerful role in the way products taste, smell, and even how they make you feel. At CATLAB, LLC,

What You Need to Know About Potency Testing in Cannabis Products The cannabis industry is rapidly growing, and with it, the demand for safe, reliable, and consistent products. One of the most critical factors contributing to the safety and reliability of cannabis products is potency testing. Potency testing ensures that cannabis products, whether they are