North Coast Analytical's team is rallying around more stringent microbial testing for hemp grown for flower, as it can have the same contaminant issues like marijuana. When it comes to hemp testing, guidelines tend to be even looser, as federal regulations simply require pre-harvest cannabinoid potency testing. For now, the North Coast team is advocating for all cannabis companies to test their products for harmful pathogens, especially aspergillus, which can cause fever, chills, a cough with blood, and shortness of breath.