Investing in the Product: Defining Quality As a Defining Success Factor
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Highly Informed Podcast
In this episode, host Jon Purow interviews Arthur de Cordova, CEO of Ziel, about the company's microbial reduction technology for the cannabis industry. They explore Arthur's diverse background, the adaptation of Ziel's technology from textiles to cannabis, and the evolution of their business model. The conversation delves into regulatory challenges across states, the importance of microbial control in the supply chain for safety and compliance, and the financial risks of contamination. They also discuss market dynamics, such as oversupply and price compression, and look at the evolving European cannabis market.
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Cannabis Radio Podcast
In this episode we welcome back Arthur de Cordova, CEO of Ziel, to discuss the company's presence in the German cannabis market. We explore the differences between the medical market in Europe and the recreational market in the United States, emphasizing the importance of quality and regulatory compliance. We also touch on the potential role of the FDA in safeguarding quality in the US cannabis industry. Arthur highlights Ziel's innovative microbial control solution and their sleek RFX machine.
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Europe Vs North America Panel Discussion
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EXCLUSIVE: Is Germany Setting A New Cannabis Standard For Europe? Expert Weighs In.
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Collectors Edition
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iGrow News
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Key Takeaways:
- GMP Certification for Ziel’s RF Technology: Ziel receives the first EU GMP approval for microbial control in cannabis using Radio Frequency technology.
- Significance of GMP in the EU: GMP certification is a strict requirement for cannabis importers, producers, and exporters in the EU, reflecting a high standard of product processing.
- Advantages of Radio Frequency Over Ionizing Radiation: RF is a non-ionizing, organic-compliant process, avoiding additional labeling and lengthy registration processes required for ionizing radiation-treated cannabis.
- Strategic Positioning in the EU Cannabis Market: This certification positions Ziel to meet the growing demand for microbial control in the European cannabis industry.
- Innovative RFX Technology: The RFX, introduced in 2023, is highly efficient in cannabis processing, maintaining the unique properties of different strains.
Ziel’s Groundbreaking Radio Frequency Technology in Cannabis Microbial Control
Achieving GMP Certification in the EU
Ziel’s Radio Frequency (RF) technology has been recognized with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification for controlling microbial pathogens in cannabis flowers. This certification, under the European Medicines Agency (EMA), is crucial for all entities dealing with cannabis in the European Union (EU), indicating compliance with the highest standards in product processing.
Advantages of Radio Frequency Technology
RF technology, being non-ionizing, is compliant with organic processes and does not require the stringent additional labeling and licensing mandatory for ionizing radiation methods like X-ray, gamma, and e-beam. This makes RF a more streamlined and cost-effective option for cannabis decontamination in the EU, particularly in markets like Germany, which have lengthy and costly registration processes for ionizing radiation-treated cannabis.
Impact on the EU Cannabis Market
The GMP certification of Ziel’s RF technology marks a significant milestone for the company and the EU cannabis industry. This approval facilitates a clear pathway for cultivators and processors to integrate microbial control into their operations, which is crucial for participating in the rapidly growing European cannabis market.
The RFX: A New Solution in Cannabis Processing
Introduced at the MJBiz Conference in Las Vegas in 2023, Ziel’s next-generation cannabis microbial control solution, the RFX, boasts a high pass rate and industry-leading volume throughput. The technology is particularly suited for organic cannabis cultivation, preserving the unique enzymatic properties of different cannabis strains.
Collaboration and Design Excellence
The RFX represents a collaboration between Ziel and STALAM, a leading manufacturer of RF equipment. Its design, crafted by Ammunition Group under the leadership of former Apple industrial design director Robert Brunner, combines sleek aesthetics with functional excellence.
Unique Process and Benefits
Ziel’s proprietary process, patented for treating cannabis with RF technology, involves oscillating water molecules to generate consistent heat, effectively reducing microbial presence without compromising the quality of the cannabis flower. This process represents a significant innovation in treating agricultural products, including cannabis.
Cannabis Business Times
Ziel’s Radio Frequency technology received its first Good Manufacturing Practice certification for microbial control in cannabis within the EU market.
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Ziel’s Cannabis Microbial Control Radio Frequency Technology Obtains EU GMP Certification
Written by Madeline Colli
In a recent press release (1), Ziel announced that their Radio Frequency (RF) technology was granted a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification in the EU market in regard to their microbial control with pathogens in cannabis flower. “GMP defines the minimum standard that medical manufacturers must meet in their product processing operations under the European Medicines Agency (EMA) which coordinates and standardizes GMP activities at the European Union (EU) level. All entities that import, produce and/or process, or export cannabis to and within the EU are required to be GMP certified, representing a substantial investment and commitment to comply with these regulations,” according to their statement (1).
“We are delighted that our radio frequency technology has received the first EU GMP approval for microbial control,” Arthur de Cordova, CEO and Co-Founder of Ziel (1). “We are well positioned in the EU to solve a problem every cultivator needs to address if they want to secure a presence in the rapidly growing European cannabis market.”
Radio frequency is non-ionizing and is compliant with organic processes (1). The European market is structured differently than the US. Radio frequency, in Europe, is not required to supply additional licensing or labeling to be utilized in cannabis decontamination. In Germany, they mandate registration for all cannabis strains that are going to be treated with radiation before being distributed (1). This costs nearly $5,500 in US currency through an administrative fee applied to each strain and also has a grueling process that can take up to 12-18 months (1).
Cultivators and post-harvest processors will now be able to use Ziel’s radio frequency technology to propagate cannabis in the EU and be able to export to the EU as well. Ziel has a microbial control solution product called RFX which has a greater than 99% pass rate and largest volume throughput in the cannabis industry (1). The technology can process 160 lbs of cannabis within 8 hours. RFX can also be utilized in organic cannabis cultivation because the enzymatic properties seen in cannabis strains are able to be preserved. “The RFX is the result of seven years of operational experience successfully processing hundreds of tons of flower using Radio Frequency technology in North America,” de Cordova mentioned (1). “This expertise has been harnessed to create a sleek, compact design that runs on single phase power and delivers the highest throughput in the industry. All at the lowest processing cost per pound.”
Cannabis Science and Technology article, linked here.