In late May 2024, the US House Committee on Agriculture voted to approve an amendment to the draft of the 2024 Farm Bill (1). Essentially, hemp-derived products containing intoxicating cannabinoids, including Delta-8-THC, hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), and THC-O, would become illegal (2). Today, the committee passed a five-year Farm Bill that promotes trade, supports crop insurance, and protects the farm safety net. Safeguarding Consumers in the Era of Intoxicating Hemp and Synthetic Cannabinoids: A GMP Collective Webinar Read more about testing and regulation complications arising from intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids. Restrictions on hemp-derived products have increased across the nation in recent months, including in states such as Iowa and Georgia.

Source: Forbes May 31, 2024 22:50 UTC