Cannabis compliance for processors and manufacturers

Missouri Hemp Law HB 2641 Survives Federal Challenge: What Changes on Nov. 12

A federal court dismissed the challenge to Missouri's HB 2641 on Nov. 4. THCA flower and solid edibles become marijuana under state law on Nov. 12; drinks follow the federal Dec. 11 date.

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DEA Registers 900+ Medical Dispensaries: What the Nov. 29 Supply-Chain Deadline Requires

DEA issued its first registrations to state-licensed medical dispensaries and told every timely applicant to trade only inside the DEA system by Nov. 29.

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Illinois Hemp Product Manufacturer License: What IDOA Requires Before the Nov. 12 Hemp Act

Illinois hemp manufacturers should file for a $5,000 IDOA license by Nov. 9 to keep operating when the Hemp Act starts Nov. 12. Here is what products must meet.

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Metrc vs BioTrack: Which States Use Each and What It Means for Your Software (2026)

Most licensees do not choose between Metrc and BioTrack; the state does. Here is which system each market uses as of October 2026 and what that means for POS and ERP software.

Distru vs Canix vs Flourish: Cannabis ERP Compared for 2026

Distru, Canix and Flourish compared on Metrc and BioTrack sync, pricing, wholesale ordering and labor costing, plus what Canix's Trym acquisition means and where Growlink fits.

LeafLink vs Apex Trading: Cannabis Wholesale Platforms Compared (2026)

LeafLink pairs a wholesale marketplace with payments and banking. Apex Trading sells flat-rate wholesale software. Here is how they differ on fees, traceability and fit.

Oklahoma's Nov. 1 Edible Shape Ban and Labeling Rules: What Processors and Dispensaries Must Change Under HB 4454

OMMA says products made or transferred on or after Nov. 1 must meet HB 4454 labeling and the edible shape ban; dispensaries may sell compliant stock on hand as of Oct. 31.

California's Pesticide Recall Chain Reaches Downstream Licensees: Three New DCC Notices and the Third-Party Biomass Problem

California's Department of Cannabis Control published three further adulteration recalls on September 14 and 15. One names a licensee that bought the cannabis from someone else — and that is the part operators need to read.

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A $2 Million Fine for a Camera Pointed at a Wall: Michigan, Pennsylvania and the September Enforcement Record

A camera pointed at a wall cost a Michigan processor two licences and $2 million. In Pennsylvania, the gas-station THC channel is now a corrupt-organizations case.

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Where Is Delta-8 Legal? All 50 States in 2026, and the Two Federal Dates That Change the Map

A state-by-state table of delta-8 legality in 2026, plus the December 11 federal date, and why roughly half the states on the map may not follow it.

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Maryland's New Packaging Rules Are Live — and the Draft Behind Them Could Cost You a Conditional License. Comment Closes September 30

Two live obligations in one state — packaging rules already in force, and a draft that turns a missed MCA email into a lost conditional license. Comment closes September 30.

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Is CBD Legal in Texas? 2026 Rules for CBD Oil, Gummies, Flower and Retail — and the Two Deadlines About to Narrow the Answer

Hemp CBD is legal in Texas under chapter 443, but the answer narrows on two dates: Texas already counts THCA toward total THC, and federal law counts total THC per container from December 11. Which SKUs are exposed.

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THC-P vs THC: Potency Claims, Legal Status, and Which Federal Date Actually Applies (2026)

THC-P occurs naturally in trace amounts and is sold as a CBD-derived synthetic — and that combination puts it in a different federal bucket than most 'synthetics.' Here is how it compares with delta-9 THC on chemistry, law and testing.

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FDA Opens a Botanical Drug Docket — the First Federal Invitation in Years for Cannabis-Extract Developers (Comments Due November 3)

The notice never says cannabis, but the botanical pathway is the one whole-plant extracts travel. Comments close November 3 — before anyone knows whether cannabis becomes Schedule III.

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Hemp Ban by State 2026: December 11 Is Federal, but States Did Not Wait

P.L. 119-103 moved most of the federal hemp redefinition to December 11, but Missouri and Illinois still hit November 12, New Jersey November 13, and Virginia, Ohio and Texas already bind harder.

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7 Delta-8 Compliance Trends Businesses Should Watch Before December 11

The 0.4 mg per-container cap is smaller than a single Delta-8 gummy. Seven trends operators should be tracking before the federal definition changes.

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The Federal Hemp Ban: What Changes Nov. 12, What Waits Until Dec. 11

Congress delayed most of the hemp redefinition to Dec. 11, but the synthetics exclusion still hits Nov. 12, and FDA has not published its lists.

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THCA vs THC: The Legal Difference — and Why Dec. 11 Erases It Federally

THCA is legal as hemp only because of how THC is measured. That changes when total-THC testing arrives Dec. 11, 2026.

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Delaware Writes the East Coast Playbook for Taxed THC Drinks

Gov. Meyer signed a dual-channel THC drinks law: dispensaries and liquor stores both sell, with state packaging, testing and advertising rules attached.

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The Hemp Ban Has a Rival: Inside the Barr–Craig Lawful Hemp Protection Act

Barr and Craig filed the first real vehicle to avert December 11, with a 1% total THC standard and alcohol-style rules for THC drinks. THCA flower is left out.

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Four Months to the Hemp Cliff: CAOA, the Sheehy Signal, and the Paths to Averting December 11

CAOA was filed July 16 with a hemp-recriminalization block. Sen. Sheehy says a bipartisan fix can pass. Four months out, here are the realistic paths.

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HHC-A vs. HHC: Understanding How Laws Treat Each Compound Differently

Though HHC and HHC-A share a chemical lineage, they are distinct compounds with different potency levels and legal statuses. Understanding the gap between "not yet illegal" and "confirmed legal" is essential for any consumer navigating today's complex cannabinoid market.

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Ohio's Hemp-Drink Ban on Hold: Federal Judge Grants TRO as SB 56 Faces a Commerce Clause Challenge

A federal judge granted 10 hemp companies a temporary restraining order on June 15, pausing Ohio's SB 56 hemp-drink ban while a dormant Commerce Clause challenge proceeds.

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The 0.4 mg Per-Container Hemp THC Cap, Explained: An Operator Compliance Guide Before December 11, 2026

The federal hemp definition changes on December 11, 2026: total-THC measurement replaces delta-9-only, and a 0.4 mg per-container cap applies. Most THCA flower, delta-8, and intoxicating hemp products will not meet the new definition. Operator compliance guide.

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Canada 2026 Packaging + Label Flexibilities: How to Use QR Codes Without Creating New Compliance Findings

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The White House Asks Congress to Delay the November Hemp Ban: What Operators Should Know

The executive branch urged Congress to soften the November hemp cliff — the strongest signal yet that the redefinition could move.

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Cannabis SOP Templates 2026: Cultivation, Processing & Retail Compliance Guide

Cannabis SOP templates for 2026 cover cultivation, processing, and retail, providing the documented procedures regulators require for licensing and inspections.

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NFPA 420 & UL 8139: Cannabis Fire Safety Standards Explained for Facility Operators

NFPA 420 sets fire safety requirements for cannabis extraction, storage, and retail facilities; how it pairs with UL 8139, local fire codes, and operators.

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Cannabis Lab Testing Standards Tighten in 2026: Potency Audits, Lab Shopping Crackdowns, and ISO 17025

Cannabis lab testing standards in 2026 are tightening through potency audits, lab shopping crackdowns, and broader ISO 17025 accreditation expectations.

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Conflict Minerals and Electronics in Vape Devices: Supplier Due Diligence Workflow

Vape hardware sourcing now requires conflict minerals diligence on smelters, refiners, battery components, and contract manufacturers across global electronics.

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Cannabis Product Recall Insurance: What Underwriters Require in 2026 Applications

Cannabis recall insurance underwriters in 2026 require documented product risk profiles, supplier controls, traceability evidence, and response readiness.

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HTS Codes for Cannabinoid Inputs: Import Classification Errors That Trigger Seizures

Cannabinoid input HTS classification errors trigger customs detentions and seizures when product taxonomy, broker data, and CBP documentation are inconsistent.

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Customs Detentions 101: Building an Evidence Packet for CBD and Hemp Shipments

Hemp and CBD importers facing US Customs detentions can resolve holds faster with a coherent evidence packet covering classification and lab data.

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2D Barcodes for Cannabinoids: How GS1 Digital Link and ‘Sunrise 2027’ Are Forcing Label Redesign in 2026

GS1 US Sunrise 2027 pushes cannabinoid and hemp brands to adopt 2D barcodes and Digital Link QR codes for POS scanning, COA delivery, and recall readiness.

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Hemp 'Chemical Conversion' in 2026: The Evidence Standard for Proving 'Naturally Derived' vs. 'Synthetic' Cannabinoids

Why 2026 enforcement treats many hemp products as synthetic or artificially derived, and what evidence proves cannabinoids are naturally derived from hemp.

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2026 OSHA Heat Illness + Indoor Grows in California: Engineering Controls, Acclimatization, and Recordkeeping Inspectors Will Ask For

California's OSHA indoor heat illness rule applies year-round to cannabis cultivation and extraction — engineering controls and records inspectors want.

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Canada 2025–2026: Preparing for Digital or Unified Excise Stamps—A Practical Roadmap for Cannabis Beverages

Canada signaled a shift from 13 province-specific cannabis excise stamps toward a unified national stamp, with packaging and co-pack implications for beverages.

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Federal Spotlight 2025: GAO’s Food‑Contact Substance Critique—Packaging Risk for THC/CBD Beverages

A GAO report urging FDA to strengthen its Food Contact Substances program raises packaging migration and audit risk for THC and CBD beverage brands.

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Ontario’s Blue Box Shake‑Up: 2025 EPR Cost Pressures and Labeling Implications for Cannabis and THC Beverages

Ontario Blue Box EPR transition under O. Reg. 391/21 is adding 2025 cost pressure and labeling scrutiny for THC and CBD beverage producers in the province.

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Canada 2025: EPR Hits Cannabis Vapes—Battery Take‑Back, PRO Enrollment, and Cross‑Province Rules to Watch

Canada 2025 Extended Producer Responsibility rules pull battery-powered cannabis vape devices into PRO enrollment, take-back, and SKU-level battery reporting.

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Canada 2025 Packaging Refresh: QR Codes, Transparent Windows, and Co‑Packs—Do’s and Don’ts

Health Canada March 12, 2025 amendments permit QR codes on cannabis labels, transparent packaging windows for defined formats, and co-packs under conditions.

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Alberta 2025: Inside AGLC’s THC Potency Audit—Common Failures and How to Fix Them

Alberta AGLC 2025 secondary testing program shows potency variance and labeling issues drive most compliance breakdowns rather than contamination findings.

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Ontario 2025: OCS THC Potency Testing Pilot Results—Label Accuracy and Supplier Audits

Ontario's 2025 OCS THC potency testing pilot exposes label inflation in high-THC SKUs and reshapes supplier audits across the regulated adult-use catalog.

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Lead‑Free by Design: 2025 Procurement Specs for Vape Hardware That Survive Prop 65 and Retailer Audits (California)

California Proposition 65 exposure on vape hardware in 2025 demands a procurement-led lead-free program with wetted-part controls and lot-level verification.

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Battery Rooms in Grow Ops: NFPA 855, UL 9540A, and Local Fire Permits in Late 2025 (California)

California indoor cultivation battery rooms in late 2025 face fire-permit scrutiny under NFPA 855, UL 9540, UL 9540A, and the International Fire Code framework.

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Wildfire Smoke Taint and 2025 Harvests: Testing, Labeling, and Recall Triage for Outdoor Cannabis and Hemp in Oregon

Oregon outdoor cannabis and hemp operators face 2025 wildfire smoke taint risks; practical guide to testing, labeling, and recall triage before packaging.

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UK Plastic Packaging Tax in 2025: Cost and Data Impacts for CBD/THC Drink Imports

UK Plastic Packaging Tax rose to 223.69 GBP per tonne on 1 April 2025 and indexes to 228.82 GBP per tonne on 1 April 2026 for under-30-percent recycled plastic.

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California’s New Indoor Heat Rule Hits Cannabis Facilities: Warehouse, Grow, and Beverage Plant Requirements Before Winter 2025

Cal/OSHA 8 CCR 3396 Indoor Heat Illness Prevention rule has applied since July 23, 2024, covering cannabis cultivation, extraction, and beverage facilities.

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California Title 24 + IFC 2024: Designing Extraction Labs and Grow Rooms for Energy Compliance Without Violating Fire Code

California's 2025 Title 24 energy code and 2025 Fire Code based on IFC 2024 are colliding for extraction labs, CO2 grow rooms, and indoor permits.

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GFSI or Bust: Why THC‑Beverage Co‑Packers Need SQF/BRCGS in 2025

In 2025, retailers and marketplaces require GFSI-benchmarked SQF or BRCGS certification before stocking hemp-derived THC beverages from co-packers.

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FDA’s 2025 ‘Natural Colors’ Push: Label and Claims Risks for THC & CBD Beverages

FDA's 2025 focus on naturally derived color additives raises label risk for THC and CBD beverages using spirulina, beet, or no-artificial-color claims.

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Greece 2025: Parliament Eyes Investment and Export Boost for Medical Cannabis—What GMP Exporters Must Prepare

Greece's 2025 push to expand medical cannabis exports hinges on EU-GMP readiness across GACP cultivation, EudraLex Volume 4 manufacturing, and release.

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EPA’s September 2025 Aquatic Benchmarks Meet Cannabis: Emulsifiers, Pesticides, and Wastewater Permit Risks

EPA's September 2025 Aquatic Life Benchmarks update indirectly raises wastewater, pretreatment, and pesticide risk for cannabis and hemp processing.

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Colombia’s 2025 Shift: Pharmacies Cleared to Dispense Medical Cannabis Flower—GMP, Labeling, and Export Impacts

Colombia's Decree 1138 of October 27, 2025 recognizes dried medical cannabis flower as a finished product, opening pharmacy dispensing and exports.

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Canada 2025: No More 60‑Day Notices for New Dried/Fresh Cannabis—What It Means for CBD Flower and THCa

Health Canada removed the 60-day Notice of New Cannabis Product for dried and fresh cannabis in 2025, speeding flower launches without easing testing.

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Metals and Can‑Liner Migration in THC/CBD Beverages: 2025 Testing Plans to Prevent Recalls

Aluminum can liner migration and emulsion drift are emerging recall drivers for THC beverages in 2025, with California posting packaging-tied recalls.

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Co‑Manufacturing Hemp and Cannabis Under One Roof: Licenses, Segregation, and GMP to Prevent Cross‑Contamination (2025–2026 Compliance Guide)

Co-manufacturing hemp and state-regulated cannabis under one roof in 2025 demands documented segregation, GMP controls, and verifiable diversion safeguards.

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BPA and PFAS in Can Liners: A 2025 Vendor Spec and Testing Plan for THC Drinks

THC beverage brands in 2025 face BPA-NI and PFAS-free can liner attestations, driven by EPA PFAS rules, state packaging bans, and retailer vendor specs.

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FSMA 204 + Metrc: A Dual‑Traceability Playbook for Hemp‑THC Beverages in 2025

Hemp-THC beverage operators must align FDA FSMA 204 Food Traceability Rule records with state Metrc track-and-trace before the January 20, 2026 deadline.

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Kosher and Halal for Cannabinoid Beverages: What’s Certifiable, What Isn’t, and How Audits Work in 2025

Kosher and halal certification for cannabinoid beverages in 2025 hinges on ingredient acceptability, audit readiness, and change-control at scaling co-packers.

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Nanoemulsions Under FSMA: Hazard Analyses, Challenge Studies, and Shelf‑Life Plans That Survive 2025 Audits

Nanoemulsified cannabinoid beverages face heightened 2025 FSMA scrutiny under 21 CFR Part 117, requiring updated hazard analyses and shelf-life challenge plans.

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Are Cannabis Terpenes the Next VOC Target? Air Permits, Odor Rules, and Ozone SIP Pressures in 2025–2026 (California)

California cannabis terpene emissions face 2025 to 2026 air-permitting scrutiny as VOCs under Clean Air Act ozone planning and SIP nonattainment pressure.

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FDA’s 2025 Food Colors Agenda Meets THC Drinks: Natural Color Additives, Labeling, and GRAS Traps

FDA's 2025 Human Foods Program signaled new natural color additive guidance, exposing THC beverages to color additive premarket review and misbranding risk.

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USP <1568> Is Back: Quality Considerations for Cannabis Research Products in 2025–2026

USP republished draft General Chapter 1568 and the proposed CBD monograph in Pharmacopeial Forum 51(3) for September to October 2025 cannabis research review.

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Voluntary Cannabinoid Labeling Standards Are Here: How to Use ASTM D37 to Reduce Retail Risk in 2025

ASTM D37 voluntary cannabinoid labeling standards give U.S. retailers a defensible framework to reduce label-driven enforcement and litigation risk.

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Do Cannabis Extraction Facilities Trigger EPA’s New RMP Rule? LPG Storage, PHA/SA, and 2027 Planning

Cannabis extraction facilities storing bulk butane or propane may cross EPA Risk Management Program thresholds, triggering PHA and 2027 planning duties.

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CO2 Safety in THC Beverage Facilities: OSHA, NFPA 55, and Local Fire Code Compliance for 2025–2026

Bulk CO2 systems in hemp-derived THC beverage facilities trigger OSHA, NFPA 55, and local fire code obligations operators must address in 2025 and 2026.

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Pesticide Residues in Food‑Grade Hemp: EPA Tolerances, State Cannabis Lists, and FSMA Supply‑Chain Controls in 2025

Food-grade hemp ingredients must meet EPA pesticide tolerances under FFDCA while reconciling state cannabis residue lists and FSMA supply-chain rules.

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Greece 2025: New Pharmaceutical Safety-Feature Rules—Serialization and Repackaging Controls for Cannabis-Derived Medicines

Greece's 2025 Falsified Medicines Directive update adds new serialization and repackaging controls for cannabis-derived prescription medicines.

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Morocco’s Breakout Year: First Legal Exports and 67 Approved Cannabis Products—ANRAC Compliance for 2025–2026

Morocco logged its first legal cannabis exports in 2025 with 67 ANRAC-approved products under Law 13-21, opening medical and industrial supply channels.

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After the D.C. Circuit Pauses Parts of EPA’s PFAS Rule: What THC and CBD Beverage Plants Must Change Now

EPA's September 2025 request to the D.C. Circuit to vacate parts of its PFAS drinking water rule reshapes water testing duties for THC and CBD beverage plants.

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India Opens the Door to Hemp Foods: FSSAI's 2025 Standards and What Exporters Must Do

India's FSSAI now recognizes hempseed, flour, oil, and protein as foods in 2025, opening exporter pathways with strict residual cannabinoid and labeling limits.

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TSCA PFAS Reporting Delayed to 2026: What Cannabis and Hemp Brands Should Inventory Now

EPA pushed TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting to an April 13, 2026 start date, giving cannabis and hemp packaging supply chains time to inventory exposure.

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TSCA PFAS Reporting Pushed to 2026: What Cannabis and CBD Brands Must Inventory in Packaging, Coatings, and Devices

EPA extended TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting to October 13, 2026, giving cannabis and CBD brands time to inventory packaging, coatings, and device exposure.

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New OSHA HazCom Rules for Cannabis Manufacturing: GHS Rev. 7 Labels, SDS Updates, and 2025–2026 Deadlines

OSHA's GHS Revision 7 HazCom update took effect July 19, 2024, with 2025-2026 deadlines that reshape SDS, labels, and training for cannabis manufacturers.

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Climate Disclosure Comes for THC Drinks: California SB 253/261 and Scope 3 Packaging Emissions Planning

California SB 253 and SB 261 climate disclosure laws are pushing 2025 Scope 3 packaging data requests down to THC beverage co-packers and aluminum suppliers.

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COA QR Codes 2.0: Using GS1 Digital Link to Survive 2025 QR Recall Checks and Marketplace Audits

Cannabis COA QR codes in 2025 must move beyond static PDF links toward GS1 Digital Link to survive batch-level recall checks and retailer marketplace audits.

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Shelf‑Life Proof for Nano THC Drinks: 2025 Testing Plans That Satisfy Auditors and Retail Chains

Nano THC beverage brands in 2025 must back labeled milligram strength with full shelf-life stability data to satisfy state auditors and major retail chains.

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PFAS and RCRA Are Coming for THC Drinks: Managing Filters, Washwater, and Packaging Waste in 2025–2026

EPA 2024 PFAS drinking water standards and expanded RCRA waste rules force 2025-2026 filter, washwater, and packaging controls on THC beverage manufacturers.

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Cannabis Worker Safety in 2025: NIOSH Guidance Updates and What Cultivation, Extraction, and Beverage Facilities Must Change

NIOSH's 2024-2025 cannabis worker safety updates push cultivation, extraction, and beverage facilities to refresh SOPs against IFC, NFPA, and OSHA standards.

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Climate Disclosures Hit Cannabis: Preparing for CA SB 253/261 and Supplier Data from THC Drink Cans

California SB 253 and SB 261 climate disclosure obligations begin in 2026-2027, making 2025 the build year for cannabis THC drink supplier data systems.

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Wastewater and THC Drinks: Pretreatment, Surfactants, and Local Limits for Beverage Plants

THC and CBD beverage plants face 40 CFR Part 403 pretreatment scrutiny in 2025, with POTWs setting local limits for surfactants and cannabinoid residuals.

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CBP's 2025 De Minimis Shake‑Up: What Section 321 Reforms Mean for CBD and Hemp‑THC Imports

CBP's January 2025 proposed rule rewrites the Section 321 de minimis exemption, ending duty-free entry for low-value CBD and hemp-derived cannabinoid shipments.

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Canada 2025: CTLS Data Integrity Crackdown and Lighter CAPAs—What Licensees Must Fix Before 2026

Health Canada's July 2025 CTLS data integrity crackdown raises personnel and ownership reporting stakes for licensees while easing minor CAPA paperwork.

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Child‑Resistant Closures for THC Beverages in 2025: Reclosability, Multi‑Serve Containers, and CPSC Pitfalls

THC beverages in 2025 must use CPSC-tested child-resistant and reclosable closures under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act plus a patchwork of state mandates.

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Track‑and‑Trace Comes to Hemp THC: Metrc Onboarding for Cannabinoid Hemp in States Converging With Cannabis Systems

Rhode Island, Nevada, and other states in 2025 are forcing hemp-derived THC beverages, edibles, and concentrates into Metrc seed-to-sale and licensed cannabis.

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California AB 8 Would Move Intoxicating Hemp Into the Cannabis Market—Sunset Dates, Dispensary-Only Sales, and Compliance Timeline

California AB 8 in September 2025 would move intoxicating hemp products like delta-8 and THCa into the regulated cannabis system and ban synthetic cannabinoids.

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IFC 2024 Arrives: New Extraction and Hazardous Location Rules That Will Reshape Cannabis Processing in 2025–2026

The 2024 International Fire Code and 2023 NEC Article 512 reshape cannabis extraction hazardous-location compliance for permits renewing in 2025-2026.

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NFPA 420 Is Coming: A 2025 Readiness Checklist for Grow, Extraction, and Beverage Facilities

NFPA 420, the first stand-alone fire and life-safety standard for cannabis grow, extraction, and beverage facilities, is slated for a 2027 first edition, with readiness steps for hazards and inspections.

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Europe's ICS2 Release 3 Hits CBD and Hemp Shipments: House‑Level ENS, HS Codes, and Seizure Risks in Late 2025

Europe's ICS2 Release 3 requires house-level entry summary declarations and HS codes for CBD and hemp shipments, raising seizure risk for exporters.

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NFPA 660 Arrives: Combustible Dust Rules Cannabis and Hemp Processors Must Implement Before 2026

NFPA 660 consolidates combustible dust standards in 2025, forcing cannabis and hemp processors to update SOPs before 2026 permit renewals and audits.

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ASTM D37's New Vape Ingredient Safety Standard: Terpenes, Flavorants, and Retailer Liability in 2025

ASTM D37's new vape ingredient safety standard sets rules for terpenes and flavorants, raising retailer liability for non-conforming cannabis vapes.

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USP’s Draft CBD Monograph Reopened in 2025: What May Change in Specs, Impurities, and Testing Methods

USP reopened its draft CBD monograph in 2025 with public comment closing July 31, 2025, signaling new specs, impurity limits, and testing method shifts.

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Portugal 2025: INFARMED Tightens Import/Export of Medical Cannabis—New Docs, Timelines, and GMP Proof

Portugal's INFARMED tightened 2025 import and export rules for medical cannabis, adding new documents, timelines, and compliance steps for licensees.

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FDA Human Foods Program 2025: Reading the Guidance Agenda for CBD in Foods and Supplements

The FDA Human Foods Program 2025 guidance agenda signals tighter post-market scrutiny on CBD, CBN, and CBG and expanded adverse event reporting integration.

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FDA’s BVO Ban and THC Beverages: Reformulation Deadlines, Emulsifier Alternatives, and Label Fixes

The FDA brominated vegetable oil ban forces THC and hemp beverage brands to reformulate emulsions, update labels, and document supply chain attestations.

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North Dakota 2025: Medical Cannabis Edibles Arrive—Packaging, Labeling, and Dosing Readiness

North Dakota's 2025 medical cannabis edibles rollout introduces packaging, labeling, and dosing requirements that dispensaries and processors must meet.

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Israel 2025: Medical Cannabis Rules Expand Specialist Authority—A December Go‑Live Compliance Map

Israel's 2025 medical cannabis rules expand specialist prescribing authority with a December go-live, adding steps for importers and pharmacies.

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CBD Topicals & MoCRA in 2026: FDA Registration, Listing & 15-Day Adverse Event Rules

MoCRA covers CBD topicals in 2026 — FDA facility registration, product listing, safety substantiation, and 15-day adverse event reporting are required.

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OSHA's Heat Illness Standard Is Nearing: What Indoor Grow Ops and Processing Facilities Must Build Into 2026 SOPs

OSHA's upcoming heat illness standard will require indoor grow ops and processing facilities to add hydration, rest, acclimatization, and monitoring.

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