Bio-Rad
SPEAKER
SAFETY
A Review of Mycotoxins in Cannabis Flower
In most states with legal cannabis frameworks, testing for five different mycotoxins - aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, & G2 and ochratoxin A is required. The levels of ochratoxin A and the combined levels of aflatoxin compounds must not exceed 20 ppb to achieve a passing result. This presentation examines detection and failure rates for these mycotoxins in cannabis flower across twelve US states (CA, CO, HI, IL, MD, MO, MS, NJ, NM, NV, OR, and WA). This work also highlights a growing body of literature that suggests mycotoxins derived from Fusarium spp. are prevalent microbial contaminants in cannabis flower and cannabis products.
Learning Objectives:
- The five mycotoxins that most states currently test for rarely exceed the 20 ppb action level in cannabis flowers.
- There are other mycotoxins derived from Fusarium spp. that are more commonly found in cannabis flowers and cannabis products
BIO
Kyle Boyar is a scientist with a background in neuroscience, microbiology, and analytical chemistry with 12 years of experience in the science of cannabis. He has continuously been on the forefront of the field having been employed by numerous reputable cannabis testing firms including SC Laboratories, Medicinal Genomics, TagLeaf LIMS, and the reference lab for the State of California at UC San Diego. He also previously served as Vice Chair of the American Chemical Society’s Cannabis Chemistry Subdivision (CANN) and as Chair of the ElSohly Award, the first scholarship of its kind for cannabis scientists. As a public speaker, Kyle has spoken at numerous leading cannabis conferences such as Emerald Conference, MJ Unpacked, CannMed, Cannabis Science Conference, and the Institute of Cannabis Research. He has also been featured on PBS NOVA and hosted as a guest lecturer at numerous educational institutions including UC San Diego, UC Santa Cruz, UC Irvine, New York University, and the University of Minnesota. Kyle is currently employed as an International Field Application Scientist with Bio-Rad Laboratories and leads the field efforts for cannabis with the Food Science Division in North America. He also serves as a Board Member for the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC), an advisor to TagLeaf LIMS, and as an educator with Curious About Cannabis.
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