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Peer-review Blinded Assay Test (P-BAT): a framework for trustless laboratory quality assurance for state-regulated cannabis markets.

Stuart Procter1, Grayson L Baird1, Jason Iannuccilli2

  • 1PureVita Labs LLC, 153 James P Murphy Ind Hwy , West Warwick, 02893-2382, United States.

Journal of Cannabis Research
|January 20, 2025

View abstract on PubMed

Summary
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A new Peer-review Blinded Assay Test (P-BAT) framework ensures cannabis lab accuracy by having labs test competitor products blindly. This trustless system prioritizes consumer safety and accurate product labeling over industry incentives.

Keywords:
CannabisLaboratory fraudQuality assuranceTransparent

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Area of Science:

  • Cannabis Science
  • Laboratory Quality Assurance
  • Consumer Safety

Background:

  • Cannabis testing aims to protect consumers by limiting hazardous contaminants and providing accurate labeling.
  • Existing industry incentives create conflicts of interest, potentially compromising laboratory accuracy in favor of cultivators and distributors.

Discussion:

  • The proposed Peer-review Blinded Assay Test (P-BAT) is a novel validation process for cannabis testing laboratories.
  • P-BAT involves blinded self-review and peer-review, where laboratories test competitor products without knowing the source or label values.

Key Insights:

  • This trustless system incentivizes laboratories to prioritize accurate testing and consumer well-being over industry demands.
  • P-BAT is cost-efficient, transparent, nearly self-funded, and adaptable to states with multiple laboratories.
Trustless
  • The framework indirectly addresses issues like product adulteration and poor storage practices.

    • Outlook:

    • Publicly available P-BAT data will empower consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.
    • Implementing P-BAT can foster greater accountability among laboratories, aligning their interests with end consumers.