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Commercial Cannabis: Tested levels of THC lower than labeling on package 

The National Marijuana Initiative (NMI) in a partnership with the University of Mississippi, Natural Products Laboratory, conducted research into the actual THC potency of cannabis products in the commercial marketplace.  University researchers found that 70% of the commercial cannabis flower they analyzed, failed to meet the claimed THC potency level, as labeled, when sold. When compared […]

CDC Issues Health Warning: Delta-8 THC

Cannabis-based products with Delta-8 THC are gaining popularity in many markets as consumers believe that Delta-8 is a safer alternative when compared to its more potent cousin, Delta-9 THC. It’s important to remember that “safer” does not mean devoid of risks. A recent “Health Advisory” from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calls […]