within the Controlled Substances Act . The level of Delta-8 found in marketed Delta-8 products that are hemp-derived exceeds any natural Delta-8 amounts by going through a synthetic process . Since it is synthetic , it could fall into the Controlled Substances Act as a
Controlled Substance Analog . It is essentially a man-made derivative from hemp that is purposefully made to avoid the law with the intent for the product to fall into hemp regulation . However , many say the law specifically is about less than 0.3 % Delta-9 THC .
CBD Stores and some dispensaries offer Delta-8 and D-9 products in various forms . CBD American Shaman carries a line of Zen Master Delta-8 and D-9 products , from THC nano gummies , to water solubles tinctures , honey , to flower , and pre-rolls .
Many state and local governments are still defining it . In Missouri , we are currently blessed with the ability to get medical marijuana , so patients have access to the real thing . In Kansas , for example , it ’ s a different story because even if law enforcement officials have a personal opinion that differs , they must follow the law as written . Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt issued the following opinion on December 2 , 2021 , to attempt to clarify the State ’ s stance for the KBI and other local law enforcement departments .
Delta-8 THC comes within the definition of a Schedule I controlled substance and is unlawful to possess or sell in Kansas unless it is made from industrial hemp and is contained in a lawful hemp product having no more than 0.3 % total tetrahydrocannabinols ( THC ). Unlawful hemp products include cigarettes , cigars , teas , and substances for use in vaping devices . Delta-8 THC derived from any source other than industrial hemp is a Schedule I controlled substance and unlawful to possess or sell in Kansas . Other federal and state laws and regulations place additional limits on the legality of products containing THC and other cannabinoids .
When it comes to legality , we just want everyone to be cautious and research any possible ramifications . Even if you think you are safe consuming a Delta-8 product derived from hemp , law enforcement field and lab tests do not distinguish it from cannabis , and it is moving more and more to be regulated like marijuana . Again , please just do your own research before consuming .
Processing and Toxins
Again , Delta-8 THC is a naturally occurring cannabinoid , but Delta-8 is only found in extremely low concentrations , usually less than 0.1 % in industrial hemp . As mentioned in its naturally occurring levels , Delta-8 THC may have its own potential benefits for users . Delta-8 THC interacts with the Endocannabinoid System receptors in its own way compared to CBD or CBG , even though it is in low concentration , which is why it can assist with the entourage effect and increase the effectiveness of the other cannabinoids . In short , most Delta-8 that is being marketed and found in stores today is actually from hemp-derived CBD . It can also be done with other cannabinoids , but the majority comes from excess inventory of CBD , which has been heated for long periods and transformed into Delta-8 THC ; this is where the higher concentrations of Delta-8 THC are made .
CBD is typically extracted from hemp , which is more plentiful and cheaper for cultivators to grow and more affordable for consumers . Then it is put through several processes to synthetically turn the CBD Isolate into Delta-8 . The State of Oregon has released the following on this process . The extracted CBD is mixed with an acidic catalyst and heated for a period of time . This process converts much of the CBD to Δ8-THC via “ isomerization .” This process produces known and unknown byproducts . It is unclear whether , or to what extent , the Δ8-THC manufacturers attempt to purify the product to remove the byproducts or the catalyst .
So , the process of heating the CBD changes its chemical structure . From the legal point of view , the hemp product originally started out under 0.3 % THC but now will test well over . However , this process is not only where the legal definition can change , but it is also the point where potentially harmful toxins can enter the product .
Manufacturing byproducts are created from the process . This byproduct is not consistently known and can differ from various manufacturers depending on their exact processes . Everyone should think for themselves and question what the FDA and other medical institutions have to say , often for the simple fact of conflicts of interest . However , it should be noted that the FDA did put out a warning about the potential for harmful chemicals that various manufacturers often use across the country to transform their products to have high concentrations of Delta-8 THC . The following is taken from the FDA on September 14 , 2021 . The natural amount of Delta-8 THC in hemp is very low , and additional chemicals are needed to convert other cannabinoids in hemp , like CBD , into Delta-8 THC ( i . e ., synthetic conversion ). Concerns with this process include :
Some manufacturers may use potentially unsafe household chemicals to make Delta-8 THC through this chemical synthesis process . Additional chemicals may be used to change the color of the final product . The final Delta-8 THC product may have potentially harmful by-products ( contaminants ) due to the chemicals used in the process , and there is uncertainty with respect to other potential contaminants that may be present or produced depending on the composition of the starting raw material . If consumed or inhaled , these chemicals , including some used to make ( synthesize ) Delta-8 THC and the by-products created during synthesis , can be harmful .
Manufacturing of Delta-8 THC products may occur in uncontrolled or unsanitary settings , which may lead to the presence of unsafe contaminants or other potentially harmful substances .
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Labeling
With choice , there must also be truthful disclosure . Labeling and testing have been another issue with Delta-8 products to help customers understand what is in the product .
Delta-8 is primarily labeled according to hemp labeling rules , as most of it is derived from CBD from hemp . Those rules typically only require the content of CBD and THC ( Delta-9 THC ) to be expressed and disclosed on the label . When purchasing a Delta-8 THC product , if the THC content is not expressly
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