A state review has identified weaknesses in cannabis testing, inspections and consumer alerts, raising questions about how effectively Colorado keeps potentially unsafe products off dispensary shelves. Colorado’s cannabis safety system has significant gaps that could allow contaminated or inaccurately labeled products to reach consumers, according to a state performance audit released October 19. The review examined oversight by the Marijuana Enforcement Division, known as MED, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Auditors identified problems across several layers of the system, including laboratory oversight, product testing, business inspections and the speed of public warnings. The findings put renewed attention on a basic...
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