Columbia Basin Bioscience Awarded ASTM Certification
Oregon-based hemp producer Columbia Basin Bioscience (CBB) has become the first extraction facility to be certified by ASTM’s CANNQ/HEMPQ Certification Program, a program receiving input from state Attorneys General and law enforcement.
ASTM International’s CANNQ/HEMPQ Certification Program is the first independent, Good Manufacturing Process (GMP) system and product safety certification for the cannabis and hemp industry. The program is managed by the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI), an affiliate of ASTM International, in partnership with The GMP Collective.
“We are proud to be the first hemp operator to receive this designation,” said Alan Cleaver, CEO of CBB. “The certification advocates for the widespread adoption of sound manufacturing practices, something we have engineered into everything we do. This serves as a great framework for regulatory agencies to adopt in order to move this industry forward.”
CBB is one of the country’s largest vertically-integrated hemp operators, processing organic hemp on an unmatched industrial scale, and producing the highest quality CBD and CBG ingredients.
“CBB’s value-added procedures will support safe and reliable cannabis products and processes,” said Tricia Hock, director of certification operations, SEI. “It has never been more important to have a comprehensive program for cannabis and hemp organizations and businesses that supports consumer health and safety and verifies the adherence to best practices.”
The certification program is open to cultivators, extractors, and producers, allowing industry stakeholders to:
- Efficiently test cannabis flower samples using ASTM standards;
- Leverage ASTM’s Quality System GxP Certification Platform to track and manage data;
- Scientifically verify that participants products and facilities adhere to the strictest industry safety standards;
- And, demonstrate participants commitment to consumer and patient health and safety.
The certification program is part of a broader collaborative initiative among ASTM International, the American Trade Association of Cannabis and Hemp (ATACH), PH&S, and SEI.
