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Browse our complete collection of cannabis and hemp insights below. This page brings together all published articles covering policy and regulation, business and economy, legal and justice, industry innovation, and culture and community. Each post is created to educate and inform operators and industry stakeholders by breaking down complex topics into clear, practical insights. Scroll down to explore the full library and stay informed on the issues shaping the industry.
White House CBD Meetings Put Federal Compliance Back In Play
The White House has scheduled four meetings on FDA’s pending CBD compliance and enforcement policy. That does not make the rules final, but it is a real federal signal that labels, claims, and distribution risk deserve a fresh review.
Federal CBD Compliance Review Moves Forward
The White House has scheduled an April 1 review of FDA’s proposed CBD compliance and enforcement policy. That does not make the rules final, but it is a real federal signal that labeling, claims, and distribution risk deserve a fresh look.
Michigan Lab Data Integrity Complaints Put COAs Under A Microscope
Michigan filed formal enforcement complaints against a licensed cannabis testing lab, raising data integrity and COA reliability concerns. For operators, this is a reminder to tighten traceability, diversify lab exposure, and stay recall ready.
Colorado Cannabis Recall After Retesting Finds Chlorfenapyr
A Colorado health advisory triggered a voluntary recall after a cannabis concentrate batch that initially passed testing was later found to contain chlorfenapyr above limits. Here is the operator checklist to respond fast and tighten lab risk controls.
California Condemnation Order Shows Why Track And Trace Protects Your License
California issued a final condemnation order requiring destruction of embargoed inventory after inspectors documented missing UID traceability and unsourced materials. The lesson is simple: track and trace is the product.
California Voluntary Vape Recall Highlights Traceability And Misbranding Risk
California issued a voluntary recall for Luigi integrated vaporizers after DCC said the distillate could not be traced to a verified source. The operator lesson is simple: traceability is the product.
Oklahoma Mandatory Recall Shows How Lab Errors Become Supply Chain Risk
Oklahoma issued a mandatory recall tied to unreliable yeast and mold testing results from a licensed lab. Here is the operator playbook to audit by batch number, quarantine fast, and stay inspection ready.
Washington Cannabis Packaging And Labeling Enforcement Under WAC 314 55
Washington is treating packaging and labeling as inspection ready compliance, not optional guidance. Here is what WAC 314 55 requires for Not for kids symbols, universal symbols, and inhalable ingredient disclosure, plus a weekly checklist to stay ahead.
IRS Section 280E Still Applies While Rescheduling Is Pending
The IRS says Section 280E still applies because cannabis rescheduling is not final. Here is what operators should do now to protect cash flow, documentation, and lender confidence.
DEA Cannabis Rescheduling Is Still Pending In 2026 And Cannabis Remains Schedule I
No new DEA rescheduling final rule has been published during this window, so cannabis remains Schedule I at the federal government level. Here is the operator plan: keep executing under today’s rules and stay ready to pivot if a final rule lands.
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Story Cannabis will stop accepting products tested by two Arizona cannabis laboratories after regulatory findings involving testing accuracy and potency. The decision shows how laboratory quality can affect retail access, inventory, supplier trust, product liability, and consumer confidence even beyond minimum state testing requirements.