Gamma irradiation: Gamma irradiation is one method used to reduce microbial contamination in cannabis products. Patients may see it mentioned when comparing “irradiated” and “non-irradiated” batches.

Helps decode product and forum language.

More common in specialist and product-information settings than NHS guidance.

It is a quality-control process, not a marker of whether a product will suit a person clinically.

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