An Open Letter To The New CCC Members About Testing And Transparency
June 2, 2026
Perhaps no process is more concerning than the vital overhaul of the regulations for testing cannabis
Perhaps no process is more concerning than the vital overhaul of the regulations for testing cannabis
“Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission to begin auditing THC potency on labels”
Delta‑8, delta‑9, THCA? A chemist breaks down commonly found THC compounds
“I’m going to err on the side of a smartly regulated system that protects public health and consumers.”
Consistent with prior analyses, most products contained THC percentages exceeding legal limits
A critical investigative tool, secret shoppers need to be used methodically, and with clear communication of how information is used
Long dismissed as an invisible and unutilized power, the state’s undercover cannabis purchasing program is being revisited
CCC approves protections following revelations that legal department pressured staff to soften findings around testing
“Who are we protecting? … Public health, public safety? Or … licensees by keeping them anonymized?”
With a ‘revolt’ of Independent Testing Labs afoot, Massachusetts cannabis regulators grapple with vacancy amidst hiring freeze
