Emerging US Cannabinoid Market Sales Driver Could Drive Lawful Use Legislation Off The Rails

Delta-8 THC is a close chemical cousin to the substance recognized for intoxicating effects. Its effects aren't a settled question, along with whether it meets definition of hemp stated in 2018 farm bill.

While whether delta-8 meets definition of hemp under 2018 farm isn't known, but hemp-derived cannabinoid product marketers are "staying afloat because of delta-8," says Hemp Industry Association counsel. • Source: FDLI

The emergence in the US of an ingredient that may or may not meet the statutory definition of hemp could douse the flames of apparently strong support in Congress for making lawful the use of hemp-derived cannabinoids in dietary supplements.

The ingredient, delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, is a close chemical cousin to the substance frequently identified simply as THC – delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol...