Cannabix Technologies says its handheld Marijuana Breath Test system has moved a step closer to market, announcing that its Breath Collection Unit has officially passed electronic emissions testing required for devices sold in both the United States and Canada.
The approval, issued under FCC Part 15 rules in the U.S. and ICES-003 standards in Canada, confirms the unit meets federal limits on radio-frequency emissions. The company received an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited test report verifying compliance, marking what it called a major milestone as it works to commercialize the technology.
The Breath Collection Unit, paired with Cannabix’s proprietary single-use Breath Cartridges, forms the core of a system designed to collect stable breath samples for laboratory confirmation of recent marijuana use. The company says engineering refinements over recent months focused heavily on meeting these regulatory expectations ahead of planned market entry.
Testing was performed at QAI Laboratories in British Columbia, an accredited facility recognized by regulators in both countries for electrical safety certification. Cannabix notes that passing emissions testing is one of the foundational requirements before the device can be marketed or sold in North America.
The Marijuana Breath Test system is built to support forensic-level analysis using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Cannabix is developing the platform in partnership with Omega Laboratories, a longtime drug-testing provider with federal and international certifications. The two companies are working together to bring the breath-based THC detection system to customers in the U.S. and Canada.
Cannabix, which also develops alcohol breath-testing technologies, says its marijuana breath platform is intended for workplaces, law enforcement agencies and other settings where identifying recent THC use is relevant.
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