Analysis of Pesticides, Herbicides and Fungicides in Cannabis

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According to World Health Organization (WHO) Pesticides are chemical compounds that are used to kill pests, including insects, rodents, fungi and unwanted plants (weeds). Pesticides are used in public health to kill vectors of disease, such as mosquitoes, and in agriculture, to kill pests that damage crops.

Analysis of Mycotoxins in Cannabis

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Mycotoxins are naturally occurring toxins that are produced by species of fungi, some of which are highly carcinogenic. Mycotoxins are a known risk within the food safety industry and have been linked to kidney and liver damage, reproductive disorders, and immune suppression.