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Kaycha Labs - Accredited Full-Service Cannabis Testing Laboratory

BY CRAIG HAMMON

Kaycha Labs (formerly EVIO Labs Florida) is the largest network of full-service ISO accredited cannabis testing laboratories in the
United States and has established the gold standard in testing with its reputation for accuracy, patient safety, method development, and val-
idation, thus further advancing the course of modern cannabis medicine. Kaycha Labs (Kaycha is the Thai word for cannabis) has a vision of
a broader healthcare commitment and has been driving the innovations needed to shape the future of modern cannabis medicine through auto-
mated, digital technology solutions.
“We’re excited to emphasize our wide-ranging business objective around challenging the way cannabis is tested and marketed between man-
ufacturers, consumers, and patients, with the goal of increasing access, lowering costs, and improving quality,” said Chris Martinez, Kaycha Co-
Founder, and President. “As a company with its roots in digital technology, such as our proprietary PureLIMS system, we are committed to
delivering breakthrough testing services that will help connect all the points in the care continuum,” says Martinez.
Kaycha Labs includes the company’s specialized hemp testing division, The Hemp Institute of Kaycha Labs, which is the largest
cannabis/hemp lab in the United States with over 20,000 tests completed monthly and the recipient of 15 Emerald Awards. Kaycha’s process Chris Martinez
controls meet ISO 17025, AOAC, cGMP, and GLP requirements, plus they provide QR Codes, 48 Hour Rush Results, Industry-Leading
Robotics, Proprietary PureLIMS, Client Portal, No Contracts, Live Sample Tracking, and Exceptional Customer Service. Kaycha Labs currently
has six labs in seven states with another eight states ready to come on board by 2020.
“We have a reputation for doing things differently and our vision is more expansive than just solving today’s cannabis testing problems. Our foresight and ingenuity have
moved us from a stand-alone laboratory to a new, high-functioning business model which operates nine labs in eight states, setting us on a course to advance modern
cannabis medicine. While unparalleled diagnostics remain at our core, our goal is to help empower consumers, patients, and industry partners alike. Our full-service offer-
ing goes beyond our labs; our people and expertise are impacting every area of cannabis medicine,” says Martinez.

Back Cover Story: PūrWell: A Medically Focused Hemp CBD Company

Continued from back page. That’s why companies such as PūrWell are looking for distinct advantages now. In
home health care providers.” addition to these sustainable farming techniques, what also distinguishes PūrWell in the
In just a short amount of time, the company has won multiple industry awards since cannabis marketplace are several things, according to Fedele.
its product launch in February. Last month, PūrWell won Best in Show at the Medtrade “Everything from our product line to our packaging is designed for the healthcare mar-
conference in Atlanta, Georgia, and earlier in the year it was awarded Best New Product ket,” says Fedele. “We have custom formulations, like our award winning PūrSl p, and
by Homecare Magazine. we offer free product samples to our physician partners.”
PūrWell also strongly believes in taking care of the planet, which is why its products The company also offers a variety of custom-tailored programs, including a no-cost-of-
come from organically grown hemp using sustainable farming techniques. All of the entry affiliate program for physicians who would like to generate revenue by recom-
hemp is grown, cultivated and products manufactured in one place, on its farm in mending PūrWell products, but aren’t quite ready to invest in inventory.
Colorado. Fedele notes that this ensures consistency in the products, which is a must in “For those practitioners who would like to sell our products in their office, we offer an
the medical field. industry leading, 120-day money back guarantee,” says Fedele. “Both programs are vir-
“We never use pesticides or harsh chemicals on our plants and all of our products are tually risk free, making it extremely easy to enter the market.”
tested by a 3rd party laboratory,” he says. “We offer full transparency by having a QR Since PūrWell was launched, the biggest challenge it had to face has been managing
code on each of our products that links to the Certificate of Analysis that corresponds the amount of time needed to provide adequate training and education to its wholesale
directly to that batch of hemp extract.” partners.
The farm also creates its own organic fertilizer that not only helps them grow beautiful, That’s why the company decided to create a comprehensive online Training Academy,
healthy, hemp but also helps balance the local ecosystem. in addition to weekly live webinars, as well as private educational workshops, adds
Looking ahead, Fedele believes that the cannabis and CBD industry will continue to Fedele. All at no charge to its wholesale customers.
grow at exponential rates.
“However, I anticipate the number of new companies in the marketplace to start to For more information, visit www.purwell.com.
decline over time, as much needed regulations are introduced and enforced,” he says.

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