Source: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/federal-ban-hemp-thc-products-could-limit-cbd-access
Overview
Analysis warns that even CBD products labeled ‘THC-free’ could be impacted if testing reveals minimal THC or synthesized cannabinoids. States like Texas and Kentucky, with robust hemp industries but no recreational programs, may bear the brunt. A 2023 study found CBD products frequently contained small THC amounts even when claiming otherwise. NORML’s Paul Armentano called the approach ‘a sledgehammer when they should have used a scalpel.’ Regulation is preferable to an outright ban.
Clinical Perspective
💊 YOUR ‘THC-FREE’ CBD MAY NOT BE SAFE
A critical concern for every CBD consumer:
🔬 2023 study: CBD products frequently contained THC even when labeled THC-free
💊 New limit: 0.4mg total THC per container
⚖️ Trace amounts could make products illegal
📈 Texas: huge hemp industry, no rec program
🌿 Kentucky: major hemp state, limited medical
‘A sledgehammer when they should have used a scalpel.’ —NORML
States without recreational cannabis will be hit hardest. Regulation ≠ prohibition.
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