L A B O R AT O RY & T E S T I N G S E R V I C E S
High-quality cannabis testing assured Chem-Science Laboratories has announced the establishment of its dedicated cannabis laboratory in KwaZulu-Natal.
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anaging director Vic Soffiantini explains that this development is a direct result of the need to meet the requirements that the exploding cannabis industry has created for high-quality testing locally. ‘We have invested in specialised equipment and professionals to bring the Cannabis Testing online,’ he
“Quantitative assays will be used to ascertain the volume of THC, CBD, CBC, CBG and /or CBN in the respective identification samples”
Quantitative assays will be used to ascertain the volume of THC, CBD, CBC, CBG and /or CBN in the respective identification samples. Samples can include final powders, tinctures and oil extracts. ‘Chem-Science Laboratories can perform a full spectrum test on your product giving you the potency, pesticide, residual solvent and terpenes all on one test sample. We aim to be a recognised accredited laboratory that complies with the current Good Laboratory Practice and ISO/IEC 17025,’ he concludes. •
enthuses. ‘Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) is in place to ensure correct control throughout the laboratory via our ISO 9001 Quality Management System.’
CHEM-SCIENCE AND BIOSCIENCE LABORATORIES
The business was started in the Durban North home of Vic Soffiantini, an experienced and qualified analytical chemist. Soffiantini has extensive experience analysing fertilisers, chemicals and working in the sugar and dairy industries. He also worked in various consulting laboratories. In 1991, the company moved to bigger premises at John Ross House in central Durban. During this time, many science students did their successful in-service training with the company. In 2004, the laboratories moved to larger premises in Umbilo Road, Durban. Chem-Science Laboratories initially consisted of two laboratories – the one chemical and the other microbiological. In March 2003, the microbiology laboratory broke away from ChemScience Laboratories and became a separate legal entity known as BioScience Technologies. Due to rapid expansion, it became necessary to upgrade the legal identity of the small business. ChemScience Laboratories became a fully established company in 2012. To date, both companies have trained well over 100 students and graduates. Soffiantini and his team are committed to establishing a competent base of future technologists and scientists for South African industries and research laboratories.
Chem-Science Laboratories – www.chemsciencelaboratories.com
Cannabis Potency Testing New and Now Available! Quantitative assays potency testing, to ascertain the volume and level of the cannabinoids THC-A; delta 9 THC; Total THC; CBD-A; CBD; Total CBD; CBN; CBC. As well as the toxic Terpenes!
Also, as required by some dispensers, doctors and clinicians:
Residual Solvents and toxic Heavy Metals Pesticide Residues Screening Microbiological examinations for Yeast, Mould, and the pathogens Coliforms & E.coli.
Contact us: info@chemsciencelaboratories.com or phone 031 206-1390.
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