Cannabis at a Crossroads: Navigating the New Era of Research, Regulation, and Industry Growth.

The article discusses recent developments in the cannabis industry, including the public comment period on the DEA's proposed rulemaking for the rescheduling of cannabis. The article highlights a press briefing by Americans for Safe Access (ASA), which focused on the patient perspective and the potential impact of rescheduling on cannabis research. The article also mentions various topics covered in the July/August issue of Cannabis Science and Technology, such as calibration science, regulations for hemp-derived cannabinoids, and optimizing lighting in indoor cannabis cultivation. Additionally, the article mentions a peer-reviewed study on the use of polysorbate 80 as an emulsifying agent in cannabis concentrate microbiology. The article concludes with a feature article on sustainable packaging in the cannabis industry. [Extracted from the article]