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GC Systems for Pesticide Testing
In Cannabis & Hemp Products
Pesticide Residues Are a Growing Concern
Cannabis cultivation is expanding but pesticide use in production often goes unregulated. This leaves patients at risk of inhaling or ingesting harmful residues that remain in flower, oils, or edibles.
For dispensers and producers, failing to detect pesticides risks patient safety, compliance issues, and costly legal action just like the pharmaceutical industry has faced for undeclared contaminants.
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WHY PESTICIDE TESTING MATTERS
Patient Safety
Residues can trigger allergic reactions or long-term health effects, especially in patients with compromised immune systems. Routine GC testing safeguards your customers and protects your reputation.
Product Quality
Consistent pesticide screening ensures batch-to-batch quality and product integrity. Even small producers can achieve pharmaceutical-grade standards without needing a large laboratory.
Brand Protection
Accurate pesticide testing reduces the risk of recalls or lawsuits, while also building trust with patients, regulators, and business partners.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
As cannabis & hemp becomes more regulated worldwide, growers and dispensaries face rising pressure to meet pharmaceutical-grade standards. Documented pesticide screening supports compliance with MHRA, FDA, and EU-GMP guidelines demonstrating your commitment to transparent labelling and patient safety. Whether you are supplying medical dispensaries or wellness shops, our methods support compliance guidelines. We will help you document your process so that regulators and customers can see your commitment to safety.
CONSISTENT RESULTS WITHOUT COMPLEX SAMPLE PREP
Ellutia’s method uses straightforward liquid sampling the most efficient and representative approach for complex pesticide molecules in cannabis matrices.
Highlights:
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Liquid injection ensures better representation of large, non-volatile pesticides.
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Fast, reproducible results with minimal operator input.
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Compact footprint ideal for labs with limited bench space.
OUR ANALYTICAL SOLUTION
The 200 Series GC provides a practical, cost-effective solution for routine pesticide screening in cannabis & hemp. When paired with the EL3000A or EL3100A liquid autosampler, it delivers confident results with minimal manual handling.
Key Features:
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ECD for sensitive detection of halogenated pesticide residues.
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Supports repeatable analysis across different product types (flower, oils, edibles).
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Compact design and energy efficiency for space-limited labs.
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Ellution software for easy setup and data handling.
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Finance options available for UK customers – spread the cost of the 200 Series GC and autosampler over monthly payments.
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Download the Cannabis in Pesticides Application Note