Trace levels of contaminants safe in medical cannabis, AZ officials say

By MJBizDaily Staff
- Updated

Be at the forefront of the latest cannabis scientific research. Submit a research abstract to present by Dec. 16, or register to attend the The Emerald Conference by MJBizScience, March 1-3 in San Diego.

 

Extremely small amounts of some heavy metals, pesticides, microbial growths and residual solvents are safe in medical cannabis, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Other experts, however, argue there isn’t enough scientific evidence to say with certainty what levels of contaminants are not harmful, the Phoenix New Times reported.

Related Stories From MjBiz

All U.S.

Missouri begins licensing medical marijuana transportation firms
missouri medical marijuana

All U.S.

Ohio medical cannabis conditions deadline approaching

All U.S.

New Jersey judges halt medical marijuana application process
All U.S. Briefs