The December 11 U.S. hemp change counts total THC, including THCA, and caps it...

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The December 11 U.S. hemp change counts total THC, including THCA, and caps it at 0.4 mg per container. It narrows compliant product options and shifts demand toward THC-free formulas. THC-free inputs with batch lab reports are the clearest path.