A Connecticut cannabis lab sued in Massachusetts claims they go beyond what tests are required by state law. A Connecticut cannabis testing lab that was recently sued is defending itself, saying it goes "beyond standard testing protocols."
Analytics Labs, one of eight cannabis testing laboratories named in the suit filed by MCR Labs, another testing lab, in Massachusetts Superior Court, is refuting claims from the lawsuit that stated Analytics Labs inflates its THC levels.
“We go beyond standard testing protocols by conducting multiple rounds of analysis on product samples, often performing duplicate and triplicate testing to ensure absolute accuracy and consistency in our results,” the statement said.
Analytics Labs is one of only two cannabis testing labs in Connecticut, responsible for testing every legal cannabis product sold in the state for both THC content and for a wide variety of chemical compounds, including contaminants such as mold.
The lawsuit alleges that Analytics Labs, along with the other eight named Massachusetts-based laboratories, fraudulently report inflated THC content and alter tests to report fewer contaminants, in an attempt to obtain more clients.
Analytics Labs has not yet filed a rebuttal to allegations in court and no hearing date has been scheduled as of Monday, according to court records.
But the company maintained in its statement that “we continue to stand firmly behind the scientific integrity of our work and our commitment to public safety.”
“While our team reviews recent claims raised by an industry competitor, we remain focused on our core mission: protecting consumer safety and advancing industry standards through science-based testing and education,” the statement said.
All cannabis test results in Connecticut are posted to the state’s cannabis brand registry.
CT cannabis lab refutes claim of ‘inflated’ THC levels following lawsuit
