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NJ Intoxicating Hemp Delta 8-THC Lawsuit Launched to Save Industry

Several companies have launched a lawsuit against the New Jersey intoxicating hemp Delta-8 THC industry bill ban. Governor Phil Murphy (D) recently signed the intoxicating hemp Delta-8 THC ban bill that the legislature passed in June. It was notable that Murphy expressed several reservations about it in a signing statement. The bill would have effectively […]

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THC-O: A New Cannabis Derivative. But Is It Safe?

Since the 2018 farm bill passage, cannabis enthusiasts have explored the world of hemp-derived cannabinoids. Recently, a new and relatively unknown compound has emerged, and it’s in all the local smoke shops, quick marts, gas station stores, bodegas, and beyond: THC-O / THCO.  THCO / THC-O acetate, this derivative of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is being marketed […]

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State Senator Introduces Bill to Regulate NJ Delta-8 THC & Hemp Products

State Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth) introduced legislation to regulate NJ Delta-8 THC and similar hemp-derived products. “There are unregulated, psychoactive hemp-derived products being sold with zero product safety or marketing standards in our communities,” O’Scanlon said. “You can get this stuff online, at the gas station, the pharmacy, bodega. It’s everywhere now.” “I sincerely hoped […]

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FDA Warns Companies Labeling Delta-8 THC Products Healthy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to five companies selling products with Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as health products. This is the first time the FDA has issued warning letters for products containing Delta-8 THC. They say Delta-8 THC has psychoactive and intoxicating effects and may be dangerous to consumers. The FDA […]

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Does Delta-8 Flower Reduce Joint Pain?

Delta-8 flower can help with joint pain. It contains CBD and THC which are naturally found in cannabis. These chemicals have anti-inflammatory properties, which help alleviate inflammation and pain in joints. Delta-8 flower is a natural substance that naturally occurs in plants in the form of essential oils. You can also use it in the […]

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Delta-8 THC Concerns Raised by CDC, Echoed by NJ Cannabis Trade Association

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a report warning of issues with the Delta-8 THC manufacturing process that the NJ Cannabis Trade Association (NJCTA) is echoing. “Hemp-derived Delta-8 THC has exploded in popularity in 2021. It has been touted as a ‘legal high.’ But Delta-8 products have also raised concerns over their legality, […]

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Delta-8 THC Crackdown Supported by Major Cannabis Industry Players

Influential cannabis companies and interest groups have come out in favor of the crackdown on the hemp extract cannabinoid Delta-8 THC. The substance has become controversial. It differs from the federally illegal Delta-9 THC but can still induce a high. In 2018, the federal Farm Bill legalized the industrial form of cannabis known as hemp. […]

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