WLDFF - University of Connecticut Opens Hemp Testing Lab
Interested parties heaved a sigh of relief in December 2018 when the Farm Bill was passed. The legislation made legal the cultivation of industrial hemp, the plant that produces cannabidiol (CBD). The cannabinoid has been surfing the waves recently, mostly due to its power as a natural alternative to pharmaceuticals. Over the years, users have claimed to get relief from a variety of conditions like chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia after using CBD products.
The 2018 Farm Bill was a game-changer, opening up the market to sellers with the ability to cater to the immense demand for CBD products. However, the industry remains unregulated, and quality control has become an issue. For the cannabis plant to be classified as hemp, it has to have less than 0.3% THC. Anything higher is considered marijuana, which is still a regulated substance. Due to the lax regulations governing the industry, consumers cannot be sure of the quality of the products they purchase, and a lot of companies have been putting out...
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