Source: NCSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, 2/7/21

At the most recent NC Industrial Hemp Commission meeting on Friday, January 29, the topic of DELTA-8 THC was discussed. Following this meeting, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) has updated their FAQs page, which includes the following:

Is Delta-8 THC Tested for in Hemp in North Carolina?
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Pilot Program does not regulate or screen for Delta-8 THC when sampling hemp for compliance. Instead, the North Carolina Industrial Hemp Pilot Program samples and tests for the total Delta-9 THC levels, including any potential conversion of THCA into THC. This approach is in-line with USDA’s January 19, 2021 Final Rule, titled “Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production Program.” USDA explained that there is no need to screen for Delta-8 THC because the concentration of Delta-8 THC in hemp is basically undetectable and contributes nothing significant to the total THC content.

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