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Dive into Kaya Cast each week for candid conversations with the visionaries shaping the cannabis landscape. We sit down with industry trailblazers to uncover their hard-earned insights and incredible experiences—arming retail entrepreneurs with the know-how and motivation to build a cannabis business they'll love.
How Synthetic Cannabinoids Are Putting Dispensaries at Risk
Kaya Cast
44 minutes
2 months ago
How Synthetic Cannabinoids Are Putting Dispensaries at Risk
In this eye-opening episode of the Kaya Cast Podcast, host Tommy Truong sits down with Josh Swider, co-founder and CEO of Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs, to uncover the complex and often misunderstood world of synthetic cannabinoids in the cannabis and hemp industries. Josh draws on over a decade of experience as an analytical chemist to explain how synthetic cannabinoids like Delta-8, Delta-9, THCP, and others are created, the safety risks posed by unknown byproducts, and why many products on the market today may not be derived from actual plants. They discuss the challenges facing regulators, how consumers can distinguish synthetic versus natural cannabinoids, and the alarming lack of enforcement and safety standards—especially in states without legalized cannabis. Josh also shares practical advice for extraction businesses on improving yields and maintaining quality through rigorous testing and process control. This episode is a must-listen for dispensary owners, manufacturers, and cannabis professionals committed to product safety, consumer education, and the future of a responsible cannabis industry.
Find out more about Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs at: https://infinitecal.com/michigan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-swider/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/infinitecal/?viewAsMember=true
00:00 Introduction to Kaya Cast 00:22 Meet Josh Swider: Background and Expertise 01:04 The Evolution of the Hemp Industry 02:00 Synthetic Cannabinoids: A Growing Concern 05:37 The Chemistry Behind Synthetic Production 09:25 Safety and Regulation in Synthetic Cannabinoids 14:09 Consumer Awareness and Industry Challenges 20:37 Regulatory Landscape and Future Outlook 22:29 The Importance of Buying from the Right Vendor 23:11 Dangers of Mislabeling and Contaminants 24:56 Legal and Regulatory Challenges 26:41 Health Risks and Synthetic Compounds 29:19 Trusted Providers in the Hemp Beverage Industry 31:27 Safety Concerns in Synthetic Production 36:31 Improving Extraction Yields 42:32 Final Thoughts and Industry Standards
Dive into Kaya Cast each week for candid conversations with the visionaries shaping the cannabis landscape. We sit down with industry trailblazers to uncover their hard-earned insights and incredible experiences—arming retail entrepreneurs with the know-how and motivation to build a cannabis business they'll love.
