THC

Regulatory Calls Intensify as Delta-8 THC Poses Health Risks, Leads to Hospitalizations

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NEWARK, N.J. – Amid rising concerns over the unregulated sale of Delta-8 THC products, experts like Bruce Ruck, managing director at the New Jersey Poison Control Center, stress the urgency for oversight. According to Ruck, incidents involving severe reactions to these products, which often mimic popular snacks, have escalated, posing significant risks to both adults and children. Delta-8 THC, a chemical cousin of marijuana’s main psychoactive component, has been linked to multiple adverse health events, said Ruck. He reported approximately 16 cases this year at the Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School, where individuals experienced … Read more

Climbing Kites and Field Day Brewing Challenge New THC Regulations in Court

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Des Moines, Iowa – Local businesses Climbing Kites and Field Day Brewing are taking legal action to challenge recent modifications to state regulations that now impose stricter controls on the production and sale of THC-infused products. Referred to colloquially as the “THC rule changes”, these modifications have sparked significant debate and concern among stakeholders in Iowa’s burgeoning THC market. Representatives from Climbing Kites, a well-known THC products manufacturer, alongside Field Day Brewing, which has recently ventured into THC-infused beverages, jointly filed a petition seeking to nullify the new rules enforced by state regulators. Both companies … Read more

Iowa’s New THC Regulations Stand Firm in Court Despite Industry Pushback

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DES MOINES, Iowa — A recent decision by a federal judge has upheld Iowa’s new regulations on consumable hemp products containing THC, denying multiple challenges from industry stakeholders. The companies involved have expressed concerns, arguing that the law’s provisions were overly vague and potentially unconstitutional. The litigation surfaced shortly after Iowa legislated strict guidelines on THC levels permissible in consumable products. Under the new law, these items are restricted to containing no more than 4 milligrams of THC per serving and a maximum of 10 milligrams in each container. This decision is part of a … Read more