Desperately Seeking Test-Labs

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A Radio-Canada investigation found there are too few testing labs nationwide, and far too few labs testing only cannabis. As a result, delays on lab results range from weeks to months.

• Producers say delays are so long it affects the freshness and taste of their crops.
• The introduction of edibles and extracts to the market will only worsen the situation.
• The Canadian Cannabis Growers Association says Health Canada's "over-cautious" licensing process has contributed to . . .
  

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