DB Labs, a cannabis-testing laboratory, has become the first and only ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited marijuanaanalysis lab in Las Vegas. Consumers might be asking themselves, so what does that mean for me? ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation is a standard used by testing and calibration labs, accreditation is required by most countries. Outside of the United States, calibration and test results will not be accepted from unaccredited labs. Within the United States, having the accreditation raises the bar for testing standards and assures customers that their products have been rigorously tested to ensure the safety and health of users. Unaccredited labs would be wise to follow suit, because receive ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation could become compulsory in the near future. Currently, only one other lab in Nevada -374 Labs- has received an accreditation. Susan Bunce, President at DB Labs, says, “As the first cannabis-testing laboratory in Nevada, DB Labs has always taken patient safety very seriously and has always tried to raise the bar. Now, being the first lab in Las Vegas to receive ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation, we are setting the gold standard and want to set a good example for other labs that can provide this elevated level of testing for users.”
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Bunce continued, “The world of cannabis testing is often compared to the Wild West: each lab uses state regulations to set their own standards, but this leaves a lot of room for subjective interpretations and leniency. This accreditation removes the ambiguity and guarantees a consistent level of testing to users. We are proud to be a part of that.” In Nevada, cannabis labs are required to test for certain contaminates like pesticides, heavy metals, mycotoxins, residual solvent, and microbials. However, these requirements do not list the same rigorous standards the accreditation requires. Bunce stated, “Eventually Nevada’s new, recreational users will realize that their cannabis contains more than the advertised THC number, and that it could contain harmful molds or other contaminates. There is so much more to cannabis that users need to be aware of, including the potential benefits of different strains.” "We at DB Labs are proud to become the first cannabis testing facility in Southern Nevada to obtain ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation. It's awesome to see that all the long hours, late nights and months of hard-work are paying off and being recognized.” Stated Glen Marquez laboratory manager for DB Labs.