How the New Federal Hemp Definition Would Change Testing — And Why It Absolutely Affects CBD

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There is a lot of confusion right now about the proposed change to the federal definition of hemp. Many people are saying, “This won’t affect CBD.” That is not true. The proposed language would replace today’s delta-9-only test with a strict total THC test. That single shift puts CBD flower, full-spectrum oils, minor-cannabinoid formulas, and even many therapeutic products used by families and children at risk.