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try) one can find a wide discrepancy in to keep us up-to-date on current ing,” Teagle said. tion,” David Perez commented, “and an
standard operating procedures, however, thoughts and regulations and the antici- As for the future, Teagle sees a contin- assurance of quality product for the end
Sawgrass is cGMP certified (current good pated effect on our business,” she ued evolution of hemp laws in the state user.”
manufacturing practise) which sets the explained. of Florida and beyond. “Based on the Americanna Labs employs knowledge-
bar higher than many. value of our collaborative relationship to able chemists and technicians who utilize
“We found that the Americanna team Americanna Scope date, I would never hesitate to request state-of-the-art technology and equipment
(MD’s, PhD’s, microbiologists, chemists “We provide comprehensive cannabis changes or additions to our cannabinoid to certify potency, safety, purity and clean-
and business entrepreneurs) led by testing for potency, homogeneity, micro- testing panel to keep us on the front edge liness of regulated cannabis products and
Steven (CEO) and David (COO) Perez, bial contamination, heavy metals, myco- of product quality, safety and compli- insures homogeneity and efficacy of prod-
shares our guiding principle to avoid toxins, residual solvents, and pesticides ance,” he said. uct dosage. The result is a certified end-
shortcuts or cutting corners in testing on all forms of cannabis from flowers to Americanna is a DEA registered lab product free of contaminants, including
methodologies. This ensures repro- oils and tinctures to edibles,” and achieved ISO/IEC 17025:2017 pesticides, microbiological agents, chemi-
ducible, reliable results to guarantee Americanna’s CEO Steven Perez accreditation, the world’s highest level of cals and heavy metals.
quality, potency and safety of our cus- explained. Our clients include cultiva- quality standards and the foundation of With a commitment to a global client
tomers’ products. We go beyond the tors, dispensaries, inhalable formulators, good science in testing laboratories. base they maintain a continually updated
required compliance testing and share and nutritional and herbal supplement “I am convinced that Americanna’s knowledge base of rules and regulations
invoices and analyses with our clients to manufacturers around the globe.” quest for application of scientific data which vary from state to state and country
earn their trust,” he said. In spite of that pedigree scope, Teagle tops their list of business guidelines; but, to country. As a pharma-grade laboratory
Sawgrass Quality Assurance leader, and Ward claim that the personal com- when you are sitting across the table with review and approvals from a full
Amy Ward agreed, “The Perez brothers munication outreach between the com- from the Perez brothers, you often forget range of agencies, clients are assured that
represent the business and we work in panies makes them feel like they are the that you are not their only client! Their quality systems are in place at the highest
close collaboration with them to share sole focus of attention. “Americanna is timely communication - both proactive levels.
information. In turn, they recognize our not only willing to share their expertise and reactive just inspires confidence. “We have partnered with scientific agen-
commitment to our clients and bring but always seek our input and respond to Their customer service is ahead of most; cies within the industry and validated our
good science to their testing protocols feedback for custom refinement,” Teagle and, their comprehension of current and methods with peers presenting white
and transparency to business relation- said. future aspects of cannabis testing regula- papers and webinars to help standardize
ships.” “For example, they recognize that how tions – both regionally and nationally - methods within the industry,” Steven
“For example, Florida’s hemp laws a report is designed and organized can be sets them apart from most of their com- Perez noted, and will pursue all avenues
(enacted in January 2020) and regula- helpful to clearly share vital data with petitors,” Teagle said. for research and delivery of information to
tions have been fluid in their formulation clients who may have limited time to Americanna is a division of ADPEN, and our clients.
over the past several years, but the com- digest it. They do not force a one size fits partners with Agilent Technologies, a glob-
munication between the Americanna all template on their customers but al leader in patented instrumentation for For more information,
team and Sawgrass was constant and on- instead present with the facts that are life sciences. visit americannalaboratories.com
target with an upfront explanation of the important to differing audiences to “Our COA delivers clients a premiere or call (904) 549-5948.
why’s and how’s of testing methodologies improve transparency and understand- testing investment in their brand reputa-

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