Weekend reading: cannabis edibles

Legal issues about CBD and THC edibles continue to be in flux, and not only in the United States.

• DOJ, DEA Reschedule Medical Cannabis Products: The rescheduling follows a 2025 executive order from President Donald Trump, which called on the U.S. Attorney General to “take all necessary steps to complete the rulemaking process related to rescheduling marijuana.” READ MORE
• France bans CBD edibles, European agency agrees on ‘reproductive toxicant’ classification:  France has banned CBD edibles and convinced the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) that CBD should be treated as a reproductive toxicant, adding pressure on an “already fragile and highly uncertain” market…. Read more

One big issue is their safety, since nobody is checking to see what is really in the products.

• The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is warning consumers not to eat TRE House brand Magic Mushroom gummies, chocolate bars and syrup. These products contain synthetic psychedelic compounds that may cause severe illness, hospitalization or even death.

In the meantime, lots of new cannabis-fortified foods are on the market.

• Grön Brings Chocolate Bars to New Jersey:  Grön brings to New Jersey a collection of five chocolate bars, each built around a clear, effect-based experience. READ MORE
• Death Row Cannabis Expands into Nevada: The Nevada launch brings Death Row Cannabis into one of the most dynamic cannabis markets in the country, positioning the brand to capitalize on the state’s high-volume, tourism-driven economy. READ MORE  
• nuEra Introduces Pickle-Flavored Edibles:  Available now at nuEra Chicago, the 10 mg THC-infused gummy is a reimagining of a classic edible. READ MORE

And there is a whole new category of drinks: hemp spirits; these are non-alcoholic.

• Señorita Debuts 1777 Hemp THC Spirit:With notes of agave, lime and dragon fruit, 1777 comes in a 750 ml bottle and includes 10 mg of hemp-derived THC per 1.5-oz. serving. READ MORE
• High Rise Beverage Co. Expands Infusions Lineup: The brand’s Raspberry and Orange THC infusions, available in 750 ml bottles, join the original Citrus flavor. READ MORE
• Twofold Introduces THC Spirits:  Twofold is presented in a 750 ml bottle and designed for structured cocktail use. READ MORE 

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This is information, not recommendation.  Be careful about these products.

• • Their doses are unregulated; start small and wait two hours before taking more.
  • Keep them securely away from children.
  • Don’t let pets consume them.