California Testing Authority LLC to Use zNOSE for Medical Cannabis Testing and
Certification
NEWBURY PARK, Calif., Sep 30, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Electronic
Sensor Technology Inc. (ESNR) (EST) a leading provider of ultra-fast vapor
analyzers, and California Testing Authority LLC, (CTA) an innovative leader in
certification of cannabis for medical use, announced today that CTA will be EST's
exclusive customer in California for the testing and certification of medical
cannabis.
Using EST's zNOSE, CTA will conduct on-site testing of medical marijuana to
insure the product is free from excessive molds, spores, insecticides and other
pathogens. In addition, CTA will test the concentration of the three primary
cannabinoids found in marijuana and provide the clinic with labels containing
information on the strength and character of the marijuana being dispensed.
Cannabis or medical marijuana has been shown to have several well-documented
beneficial effects. Among these are: the amelioration of nausea and vomiting,
stimulation of hunger in chemotherapy and AIDS patients, lowered intraocular eye
pressure (shown to be effective for treating glaucoma), as well as general
analgesic effects (pain relief).
About Electronic Sensor Technology:
Founded in 1995, Electronic Sensor Technology has developed and patented a
chemical vapor analysis process. EST's product provides near real-time analysis
of gasses detecting volatile organic compounds in amounts as low as one part per
trillion. EST's product has been shown to detect salmonella and e-coli
contamination of food sources; chemical warfare agents such as Sarin and Agent
Orange and Chemical pollutants in the environment.
About California Testing Authority
California Testing Authority LLC, (CTA) is a mobile certification and
pre-screening service with a focus on the medical marijuana industry. The company
offers mobile solutions for medical marijuana collectives to help meet and exceed
local and state ordinance requirements. CTA provides mobile testing for potency
levels of three primary cannabinoids found in marijuana: tetrohydrocannabiniol
(THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and cannabiniol (CBN). In addition, safety testing is
provided to detect above-average levels of molds and pathogens commonly found in
medical marijuana. Our clients receive the benefit of detailed medicine bottle
labels with on-the-spot printed results so collective owners can feel confident
that patients are informed and public safety issues are addressed. These
certified labels are rapidly becoming the standard for purchasing medical
marijuana and we believe will soon become mandatory by law.
SEC Filings and Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements, including the Company's
expectations regarding its ability to develop and access capital markets and its
ability to achieve expected results in the chemical detection and analysis
industry. The forward-looking statements are identified through use of the words
"potential," "anticipate," "expect," "planned" and other words of similar
meaning. These forward-looking statements may be affected by the risks and
uncertainties inherent in the chemical detection and analysis industry and in the
Company's business. The Company cautions readers that certain important factors
may have affected and could in the future affect the Company's beliefs and
expectations and could cause the actual results to differ materially from those
expressed in any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of the company.
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SOURCE: Electronic Sensor Technology, Inc.
CONTACT: Electronic Sensor Technology Inc.
William Wittmeyer
805-480-1994
650 714 0823 cell
1125-B Business Center Drive
Newbury Park, CA 91320
California Testing Authority LLC
Pouya Moghavem
877-362-8283
858-204-7384 cell
4695 MacArthur Ct. 11th Floor
Newport Beach, CA 92660 |
