Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are working to develop better, more accurate testing methods for determining THC levels in hemp crops.
Expected to be completed by the end of the year, the research is aimed at addressing concerns from both hemp growers and law enforcement about the poor accuracy of current testing methods.
The research will focus on the development of isotope dilution, gas chromatography–mass spectrometry methods, extraction protocols, a single laboratory validation study, and evaluations of benchtop and portable infrared spectrometers used in the lab and in the field.
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