Cannabix Technologies Announces Key Hardware Advancements to Marijuana Breathalyzer Technology
January 09 2025 - 8:45AM
Cannabix Technologies Inc. (CSE: BLO) (OTC PINK: BLOZF) (Frankfurt:
8CT) (the “Company” or “Cannabix”) developer of marijuana and
alcohol breath testing devices is pleased to report that it has
made significant updates to its Cannabix Marijuana Breathalyzer
(“CMB”) technology to meet suggested emerging regulatory
requirements in preparation for marketing. Cannabix engineers have
incorporated several new features to the Company’s Breath
Collection Unit (“BCU”) – a critical hardware tool used for
portable collection of delta-9 THC in breath (images below). These
developments come as the need for marijuana breath detection gains
intensity in the United States and globally.
Cannabix Breath Collection Unit (“BCU”) with
Breath Cartridge technology.
A recently published New York Times article, “As
Marijuana Use Grows, Effect on Road Safety Remains a Blind Spot”
(January 2025) highlights U.S. federal research into road
safety and cannabis use, and the lack of tools to detect
cannabis-impaired driving (1). Furthermore, the article discusses
the limitations of existing testing methods for delta-9 THC and the
increasing number of Americans consuming cannabis. The article
references a 2019 survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
where an estimated 14.8 million drivers (in the U.S) reported
getting behind the wheel within one hour after using marijuana, and
70% of Americans thinking it’s unlikely a driver will get caught by
police for driving while high on marijuana (2). Cannabix’s
marijuana breathalyzer technology is focused on “recent use”
detection of delta-9 THC as opposed to widely used urine, blood and
saliva methods (that can detect delta-9 THC many hours, days, or
even weeks after consumption) (3).
Rav Mlait, CEO of Cannabix stated, “Cannabix is at the forefront
of marijuana breathalyzer technology, and we anticipate that 2025
will hold significant milestones as the Company has matured its
technology, partnerships and business opportunities. In the U.S.,
cannabis legalization has grown to 39 states for medical use and 24
states legalized for recreational use. This represents a major
growth opportunity for Cannabix in the drug testing segment.”
New Cannabix Breath Collection Unit (“BCU”) with
Breath Cartridge technology.
Highlights:
- Cannabix provides updated images of
its Breath Collection Unit (“BCU”) and Breath Cartridge technology
with several new features to the Company’s marijuana breathalyzer
technology to meet industry and suggested emerging regulatory
requirements.
- Major updates and improvements for
the BCU include a smaller, lightweight, more ergonomic design and
new removable, long-lasting, rechargeable Li-ion battery, allowing
for easy battery replacement.
- The sample collection cartridge has
been modified to be able to collect a single sample or dual sample
consistent with federally regulated programs that require a
simultaneous A & B sample collection. Furthermore, a new
ambient air collection through a second cartridge is now
available.
- New “on demand” periodic quality
assurance check, a new startup self-check feature, and streamlined
user interface.
- Cannabix is quickly advancing its
marijuana breathalyzer technology, with key validation work well
underway in the United States.
References:
(1)
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/us/marijuana-driving-impairment.html
(2)
https://newsroom.aaa.com/2019/06/americans-dont-think-theyll-get-arrested-for-driving-high/
(3) Olla P, Ishraque MT, Bartol S. 2020. Evaluation of Breath
and Plasma Tetrahydrocannabinol Concentration Trends Postcannabis
Exposure in Medical Cannabis Patients. Cannabis and Cannabinoid
Res.; 99-104. About Cannabix Technologies
Inc.
Cannabix Technologies Inc. is a developer of
marijuana and alcohol breathalyzer technologies for law
enforcement, workplaces and laboratories. Cannabix is developing
delta-9 THC and alcohol screening devices. Delta-9 THC is the
primary psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. Breath testing for
delta-9 THC would allow employers and law enforcement
to identify recent marijuana use. Cannabix is the developer of
its Breath Logix Series of breath alcohol detection devices for
employers and a range of other settings.
We seek Safe Harbor.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
“Rav Mlait”
CEOCannabix Technologies Inc.
For further information, contact the Company at
info@cannabixtechnologies.com
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