--- title: Test --- - ![image](https://us.sicpa.com/hubfs/doctor%20writing%20cannabis%20prescription%20shutterstock_313419206.jpg) ## [Cannabis Testing Fraud and How to Stop It](https://sicpa-2469405.hs-sites.com/supply-chain-security/cannabis-testing-fraud-and-how-to-stop-it?hsLang=en) by Staff Issuing a formal “Certificate of Analysis,” or COA with a cryptographic signature ensures the integrity of the product from growing to consuming. [Read ](https://sicpa-2469405.hs-sites.com/supply-chain-security/cannabis-testing-fraud-and-how-to-stop-it?hsLang=en) - ![image](https://us.sicpa.com/hubfs/Weed%20Plant_Low%20Quality.jpg) ## [New U.S. Poll Shows Cannabis Users Want Full Information & Assurance of Product Safety](https://sicpa-2469405.hs-sites.com/tax-and-compliance/new-u.s.-poll-shows-cannabis-users-want-full-information-and-assurance-of-product-safety?hsLang=en) by Staff The MJ Times features an article by the Chief Marketing Officer of SICPA, Karen Gardner. She discusses results from the company’s latest cannabis poll [Read ](https://sicpa-2469405.hs-sites.com/tax-and-compliance/new-u.s.-poll-shows-cannabis-users-want-full-information-and-assurance-of-product-safety?hsLang=en) - ![image](https://us.sicpa.com/hubfs/iStock%20vaccine%20administered.jpg) ## [Innovative, Responsive Vaccination Credentials are Key to Protecting Public Health](https://sicpa-2469405.hs-sites.com/government-services/innovative-responsive-vaccination-credentials-are-key-to-protecting-public-health?hsLang=en) by Staff Vaxtrac is a seamless, interoperable system for public health officials to manage and use vaccine credentials to preserve privacy, aid equity, & reopen. [Read ](https://sicpa-2469405.hs-sites.com/government-services/innovative-responsive-vaccination-credentials-are-key-to-protecting-public-health?hsLang=en) - ![image](https://us.sicpa.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Office%20folder%20with%20inscription%20Intellectual%20Property%20on%20Office%20Desktop%20with%20Office%20Supplies.%20Business%20Concept%20on%20Blured%20Background.%20Toned%20Image..jpeg) ## [How Important is Strong, Reliable Intellectual Property Security?](https://sicpa-2469405.hs-sites.com/trust-technologies/how-important-is-strong-reliable-intellectual-property-security?hsLang=en) by Staff According to previous research, IP accounts for more than 80% of a company’s overall value. Infringement in this area can erode fast & must be protected. 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Remember: - Bullets are great - For spelling out [benefits](https://us.sicpa.com/newslisttest#) and - Turning visitors into leads. ##### Rothschild And �lvarez Families Are Launching A New Winery In Rioja ###### Source: Forbes In mid-June a new winery building, or bodega, will open in Rioja in northern Spain and house the production of Mac�n wines. [Read More](https://www.forbes.com/sites/tmullen/2017/05/15/rothschild-and-alvarez-families-are-launching-a-new-winery-in-rioja/#31da39834ead) ##### Week in Review: Vermont OKs rec, judge sides with cannabis businessman & Florida lawmakers fail to set MMJ rules ###### Source: Marijuana Business Daily Vermont legislators legalize recreational marijuana, a judge rules in favor of a cannabis businessman at odds with San Diego�s prosecutor, and Florida lawmakers miss their deadline to set regulations for the state�s MMJ market. [Read More](https://mjbizdaily.com/week-review-vermont-approves-rec-judge-sides-cannabis-owner-florida-lawmakers-fail-set-mmj-rules/) ##### Experts stress importance of Seafood safety ###### Source: The Hans India A day-long international seminar was held at Bhimavaram on Seafood Safety on Wednesday. The seminar focused at educating the local traders about safety and regulatory environment in the export market. [Read More](http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Food/2017-05-11/Experts-stress-importance-of--Seafood-safety-/299088) ##### Wine country looking more like cannabis country in California ###### Source: Sacramento Bee Winegrapes have new competition: weed. [Read More](http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article149815769.html) ##### Illinois men admit to smuggling cigarettes over MN-WI border ###### Source: Red Wing Republican Eagle Two Illinois men accused of transporting the largest load of untaxed tobacco in Minnesota history have pleaded guilty to felony smuggling charges [Read More](http://www.republican-eagle.com/news/crime-and-courts/4265351-illinois-men-admit-smuggling-cigarettes-over-mn-wi-border) ##### Deadlines Loom in the March to Become Fully Compliant ###### Source: Pharmaceutical Processing The tracking systems resulting from DSCSA will complement the drug design control process, which includes guidelines that companies must follow in order to enter ingredients into the supply chain. [Read More](https://www.pharmpro.com/article/2017/05/deadlines-loom-march-become-fully-compliant) ##### How High Are Cigarette Taxes in Your State? ###### Source: Tax Foundation For this week�s map, we look at state cigarette tax rates across the country, which are levied on top of the $1.0066 federal rate per 20-pack of cigarettes. As of 2014, taxes accounted for almost half of the retail cost of a pack of cigarettes. [Read More](https://taxfoundation.org/state-cigarette-taxes/) ##### As Florida debates medical cannabis rules, some CBD firms already selling full-strength MMJ ###### Source: Marijuana Business Daily Florida lawmakers failed to agree Friday to rules governing the state�s upcoming medical marijuana industry. 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