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⚠️Psilocybin among contaminants found in intoxicating Delaware hemp products! Secret shoppers in Delaware were able to purchase 🚫illegal – and potentially dangerous – intoxicating hemp products found to contain mold, pesticides and even psilocybin, the psychedelic ingredient found in magic mushrooms. News outlet Our Delaware and the National Clinical Director Consortium (NCDC), a cannabis trade group, conducted the secret-shopper survey at two-dozen unlicensed stores around the Delaware cities of Dover, Smyrna and Wilmington. Of the 🌿30 products purchased at retail stores, only 19 were sold with labels, according to the groups behind the survey. All of the hemp products purchased for the survey were found to have issues ranging from inaccurate dosing or potency to inaccurately claiming products contained less than 0.3% THC – the threshold that separates 🌿hemp from marijuana under federal law – to not listing the cannabinoids present. 83.3% of samples violate the Farm Bill. 63.3% of samples included synthetic cannabinoids. 23.3% of samples included contaminants known to be harmful. 100% of samples had label issues. The 2018 Farm Bill 🌿legalized hemp by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, but federal lawmakers who voted to legalize industrial hemp likely didn’t intend for manufacturers to create or extract intoxicating compounds and use them in consumer goods. #CBDSafety #IntoxicatingProducts https://lnkd.in/g9kQGhb8

If hemp-derived cannabinoids are federally banned, state-licensed THC producers/distributors benefit. That isn’t hard to understand. If you have industry players that have to follow rules (testing, etc) and then you have competition that doesn’t have to follow those rules, it creates a competitive imbalance. Currently, as an operator in MA, NJ or NY, your local law enforcement will tell you that they have no ability to punish/regulate a bodega selling hemp-derived THC products across the street from your licensed and regulated dispensary. It seems like closing the loophole that was created by the 2018 Farm Bill is the most effective way to help the cannabis industry. Fighting hemp regulations state-by-state would be inefficient and would create more irregularity when it comes to how hemp producers have to operate. Would it be helpful to have a national policy on the cannabis plant that made sense? Yes. Do I want the cannabis industry to rationalize their regulations? Yes. Do I think hemp producers have taken advantage of a loophole (I.e. no attorney or honest hemp producer would argue that the intentions of the 2018 Farm Bill was legalize hemp products w/ >0.3% THc/THCA)? Yes. I know every single hemp producer with any scale today had to shop for an attorney to tell them what they were doing was OK (they paid someone lots of $ to lie to them!). Banning hemp derived products is good for the consumer too. For every legit hemp producer in the U.S. selling quality products that may actually have a positive effect on their consumer, there are 100 producers in India, China, Brazil that are mass processing dirty hemp into products that are either outright dangerous or the active ingredients have been rendered useless bc they are no longer bio-available to humans. If you really believe “weed is for the people”, don’t you want it to be safe and effective?

What are 'synthetically derived cannabinoids'? A saw that earlier this month California Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry introduced AB 2223: Cannabis: industrial hemp. In the Bill there is a new definition of ‘synthetically derived cannabinoid’ that I wanted to comment on briefly. Attached below are the exact Bill text for this definition (1) and limits set on these products (2). I think this is an important change, because it essentially establishes a regulatory system in California for all of the products like delta-8-THC that are created synthetically. The Bill does not prohibit these products per se, but requires manufacturers present consumer safety data before they can be sold and to abide by the same requirements as products sold in the dispensary system by integrating them into that system. This seem like a reasonable approach that prioritizes consumer safety. It also just seems common sense — regulate 'intoxicating' products the same way. I’m happy to see a Bill coming about that includes this language. –––– Bill Text 1 –––– “Synthetically derived cannabinoid” means a substance that is derived from a chemical reaction that changes the molecular structure of any substance separated or extracted from the plant Cannabis sativa L. A synthetically derived cannabinoid does not include any of the following: (1) A naturally occurring chemical substance that is separated or extracted from the plant by a chemical or mechanical extraction process, as long as that naturally occurring chemical substance does not undergo a change in molecular structure. (2) Cannabinoids that are produced by decarboxylation from a naturally occurring cannabinoid acid. (3) Any other chemical substance approved by the department in regulation. –––– Bill Text 2 –––– A person shall not manufacture, distribute, or sell an industrial hemp product that contains synthetically derived cannabinoid unless explicitly approved by the department in regulation. –––––––––––––––– https://lnkd.in/g_hAzxGH #cannabis #thc

Have you read about the most recent battle taking place in the cannabis industry? It’s no longer a straightforward fight between regulated cannabis (marijuana) and hemp. Nope. The cannabis industry- not the government- has upped the ante. Today it’s marijuana vs hemp derived cannabinoids AND fiber/grain hemp vs hemp derived cannabinoids. If the goal was to make cannabis even more difficult for the government and public to understand- then consider us #winning !! I’m super interested to hear people’s thoughts on this article. However, it feels important to also point out how this industry as a whole (cannabis, marijuana, hemp derived cannabinoids, fiber, grain + anything and everything else) continues to #sabotage itself internally. It’s certainly entertaining for outsiders to watch, but until it stops, nothing will improve for anyone. We can’t all compete with one another. How this hasn’t become totally apparent is beyond me! Outsiders see it for sure. I hear about it frequently from folks working in government and adjacent industries. Never in my mind when I stepped into this space 14 years ago did I think the industry itself would become what’s preventing progress. But here we are.

California's new hemp bill could be a game-changer but for who? New bills like that in California could bring much-needed clarity to the market but at the same time potentially squash intoxicating derivatives. The proposed changes include stricter regulations to ensure product safety and quality, as well as clear guidelines for hemp-derived CBD products. These measures could significantly impact both businesses and consumers. What are your thoughts on the current hemp market and these proposed changes? https://lnkd.in/grRZ2Bzu #HempIndustry #Regulations #CBD #California #MarketTrends

Hemp stakeholders, including the U.S. Hemp Roundtable, meanwhile, recognize that the current statute has allowed an unregulated cannabinoid market to proliferate—sometimes inviting bad actors to the table. But rather than impose an outright ban, which would have a major economic impact on an already struggling market, they’ve proposed enacting robust regulations to mitigate public health and safety concerns. #farmbill #hemp #cannabinoidmarket #cannabinoid #cbd #hempregulations #ushemproundtable https://lnkd.in/dVEBYeHU

In 2016, Massachusetts legalized cannabis, resulting in over 300 dispensaries. This year, THC-infused hemp beverages hit the market. Slow sales and huge costs arose. Minnesota's hemp edibles bill, which took effect in 2022, established standards for other states. Today, synthetic cannabinoids continue to raise safety concerns. Massachusetts should regulate THC products, impose limits on dangerous compounds, and establish testing standards. Age limitations, testing requirements, and appropriate taxes are all possible suggestions. Instead of prohibiting, focus on regulating for safety and accessibility. How will Massachusetts deal with the growing environment of THC products? Read more: https://bit.ly/3TWYPlR #BlazingSEO #MassachusettsCannabis #THCInnovation #RegulatingTHC #HempVsMarijuana #FutureOfCannabis In 2016, Massachusetts legalized cannabis, resulting in over 300 dispensaries. This year, THC-infused hemp beverages hit the market. Slow sales and huge costs arose. Minnesota's hemp edibles bill, which took effect in 2022, established standards for other states. Today, synthetic cannabinoids continue to raise safety concerns. Massachusetts should regulate THC products, impose limits on dangerous compounds, and establish testing standards. Age limitations, testing requirements, and appropriate taxes are all possible suggestions. Instead of prohibiting, focus on regulating for safety and accessibility. How will Massachusetts deal with the growing environment of THC products? Read more: https://bit.ly/3TWYPlR #BlazingSEO #MassachusettsCannabis #THCInnovation #RegulatingTHC #HempVsMarijuana #FutureOfCannabis

CANNRA Calls for Definitions and Regulations on HempThe Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) has sent a letter to Congress outlining changes it would like to see to the 2023 Farm Bill. The organisation has stated that the changes would address the range of federally unregulated hemp-derived cannabinoid products available in the hemp marketplace. Introduced in 2018 the Farm Bill authorised hemp production and directed the U.S. #CannabisCommunity #MedicinalCannabis #cbd #thc #sativa #indica #dispensary #weed #WEEDSLISTS.COM #cannabisadvertising #cannabisnews #cannabismarketing #420 #cannabisculture #MarijuanaAdvertising #cannabiz #marijuana #cannabis #dope #pot

U.S. hemp stakeholders have warmed over an old list of industry priorities for the next U.S. Farm Bill, continuing to ignore the elephant in the room: products that contain delta-8 THC and other intoxicating compounds made from hemp-derived CBD. The priorities, issued under the banner of the U.S. Hemp Rountable (USHR), come as delay of the 2023 Farm Bill has opened up a window for further lobbying and debate over hemp extracts and downstream products. #hemp #hempproducts #hempindustry #cbd #cbdproducts #thc #future

Check it out: As highlighted in a recent Marijuana Moment article, #hemp industry advocates are calling on Congress to hold a hearing addressing the FDA's slow progress on CBD regulation. The industry is eager for regulatory clarity to foster growth and innovation. Let's ensure a thriving #CBD market by supporting accountability and clear guidelines. Learn more about the push for regulatory action here: https://lnkd.in/gYpqaPmw #CannabisIndustry #HempIndustry #HempCommunity