SC Labs US Licensed Cannabis Laboratory est. in 2010 Servicing CA, CO, MI & OR 866.435.0709 | ISO 17025 (CA, CO, MI) and ORELAP (OR) Accredited

SC Laboratories is one of the first independent analytical institutions to recognize the importance of promoting cannabis safety through education, testing and certification. Our goal is to encourage the cannabis industry to demand the highest level of safety management and contaminant control practices available.

What does it take to build a trusted lab while an entire industry is taking shape?Alec Dixon, Co-Founder of SC Labs, joi...
01/05/2026

What does it take to build a trusted lab while an entire industry is taking shape?

Alec Dixon, Co-Founder of SC Labs, joins the James Loud Podcast to reflect on the lessons learned, the evolution of cannabis testing, and why transparency still matters.

Watch now: https://hubs.ly/Q03Zy6Nc0

About the podcast: James Loud, a renowned breeder, author, and advocate, explores cannabis genetics and breeding with diverse guests from the cannabis industry and beyond. 2024 Podcast of the Year winner at the International Cannabis Awards.

Wishing you growth and resilience in the new year. Here’s to building something meaningful in 2026!
12/31/2025

Wishing you growth and resilience in the new year.

Here’s to building something meaningful in 2026!

Honestly, those trees are vibing harder than the reindeer at midnight.Here’s to cozy nights, bright lights, and holidays...
12/25/2025

Honestly, those trees are vibing harder than the reindeer at midnight.

Here’s to cozy nights, bright lights, and holidays that hit just right.

Friendly reminder: Our labs will be closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day (Dec 25-26). Happy Holidays!

Transparency is becoming a market differentiator, and our CA Select pesticide panel gives brands a way to demonstrate le...
12/17/2025

Transparency is becoming a market differentiator, and our CA Select pesticide panel gives brands a way to demonstrate leadership and gain a competitive edge in California's rapidly evolving market.

We’ve updated this panel to provide a more complete picture of product purity and supply-chain consistency, especially for those looking for ECCO compliance.

With 156 pesticides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators (PGRs), it not only covers all ECCO analytes…it includes additional compounds used in other regulated states, offering the broadest coverage in California.

Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q03Yt5sY0

Consider it highly effective conflict resolution…holiday style.Happy Thanksgiving from SC Labs! We hope your day is fill...
11/27/2025

Consider it highly effective conflict resolution…holiday style.

Happy Thanksgiving from SC Labs! We hope your day is filled with good food, good laughs, and good company.

Friendly reminder: Our labs will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and operating with reduced staff on Black Friday. Have a safe and elevated holiday! 🌿🍂

🎃👻 Hopefully the ghosts aren’t the only ones in high spirits this Halloween!Whether you’re out haunting the town or keep...
10/31/2025

🎃👻 Hopefully the ghosts aren’t the only ones in high spirits this Halloween!

Whether you’re out haunting the town or keeping it cozy, may your night be filled with good energy and great friends.

Got a killer costume or spooky setup? Drop it in the comments! 🕸️

The future of cannabis quality is being shaped right now by the people who understand it best. This MG Magazine article ...
10/20/2025

The future of cannabis quality is being shaped right now by the people who understand it best. This MG Magazine article breaks down new research on scent compounds, the role of preservation, and why quality can disappear after harvest if not protected. SC Labs’ Alec Dixon calls out the industry’s biggest blind spot: a missing cold-chain system.

“Without a [cold supply chain] preservation strategy, the industry faces a slow loss of customer satisfaction…Farmers invest their lives in growing this herb perfectly, but once it leaves their hands 80 percent of the value is lost. Shelf life is determined by how it’s treated on the way to the consumer.”
- Alec Dixon

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q03Pq70Y0

📍 Thinking about the Texas h**p market?Here’s what you’ll need to succeed under the state’s updated regulations:✅ Yersin...
10/09/2025

📍 Thinking about the Texas h**p market?

Here’s what you’ll need to succeed under the state’s updated regulations:
✅ Yersinia testing (new requirement)
✅ Full microbial panel coverage
✅ Fast, reliable results

At SC Labs, we check every box—so your products can enter Texas with confidence.

Trusted by h**p and cannabis leaders nationwide, we combine compliance expertise with fast TATs and 24/7 results access.

Ready to map out your Texas compliance strategy? We’re here to help.

What an amazing time at The Exchange in Portland followed by the Super Chill Golf Classic in Eagle Point! 🙌We had so muc...
09/26/2025

What an amazing time at The Exchange in Portland followed by the Super Chill Golf Classic in Eagle Point! 🙌

We had so much fun catching up with some of our favorite people and brands in the industry. Events like this remind us why we love being part of such a passionate and innovative community. 💚

Already counting down the days until next year’s events—can’t wait to do it all again!

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What defines quality cannabis? 🌿In the latest Innovating Cannabis Podcast, host Pam Chmiel sits down with Alec Dixon, co...
08/18/2025

What defines quality cannabis? 🌿

In the latest Innovating Cannabis Podcast, host Pam Chmiel sits down with Alec Dixon, co-founder of SC Labs and Emerald Cup Judge, to explore the science, craft, and future of cannabis.

From judging award-winning strains to preserving terpenes through a cold supply chain, Alec shares what it really takes to elevate cultivation, products, and the industry as a whole.

🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://hubs.ly/Q03Df_sS0

Still buzzing from this year’s 🌿 CA State Fair Cannabis Awards!This year’s fair has wrapped up, and we’re still inspired...
07/31/2025

Still buzzing from this year’s 🌿 CA State Fair Cannabis Awards!

This year’s fair has wrapped up, and we’re still inspired. Huge congratulations to all the winners who rose to the top, and deep thanks to the State Fair team and its partners for another unforgettable event.

With over 600 incredible submissions representing some of California’s finest cannabis and cultivators, this year’s California State Fair Cannabis Awards reminded us just how far the industry has come—and where it’s headed.

Check out who won top honors, and tag a winner you know and celebrate with us!

https://hubs.ly/Q03zTQqQ0

We’re heading to CHAMPS Trade Show Las Vegas, July 23–26—and you can find us at Booth  #7094!If you’re creating the next...
07/11/2025

We’re heading to CHAMPS Trade Show Las Vegas, July 23–26—and you can find us at Booth #7094!

If you’re creating the next big thing in cannabis, h**p, infused beverages, or kratom, let’s talk about how precise, reliable testing and a highly reputable lab partner can help bring your vision to life.

👋 Swing by and connect with our team of experts.

Event info: https://hubs.ly/Q03wXhrV0

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