Mycotoxins are contaminants that naturally occur in molds and fungi, which decompose organic matter. You can find molds that contain mycotoxins in a variety of crops such as nuts, spices, apples and coffee beans. You can also find mycotoxins in cannabis flower and its derivative products such as oils, edibles, tinctures and creams. Your hemp or cannabis products are especially at risk for mycotoxins in warm and humid environments.

Mycotoxins can be very harmful to humans, especially in cases of long-term exposure, so you want to be sure that your products are safe for use. Regardless of how carefully you produce and store your cannabis, or how much you trust your business partner’s cultivation methods, you can never be sure that your product is safe until you test with an accredited laboratory like ACS.