The growing popularity of marijuana and hemp-derived products has led to a
proliferation of new products worldwide including numerous states in the U.S.
Proliferation has subsequently led to the lack of clear regulations for hemp-derived
products as well as misrepresentation regarding THC content and associated possible
harms. This presentation will explore two major reports, one from Oregon and one from
California, that tracked marijuana and hemp trends and assessed cannabis regulation
and market integrity legalization, which included compliance, potency accuracy, and
pesticide contamination. Additionally, both reports exposed widespread
misrepresentation in hemp-derived products, including deceptive labeling, unverified
potency claims, and the sale of intoxicating items marketed as hemp which indicate an
urgent need for better regulatory control and additional caution and education regarding
the consumption of marijuana and hemp-derived products.
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