Date & Time
Friday, November 7, 2025, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Session Type
Breakout Session I
Name
Tracking the Trends: Ten Years of Marijuana and Hemp Oversight in Oregon and California
Description

The growing popularity of marijuana and hemp-derived products has led to a proliferation of new products worldwide including numerous states in the U.S. Proliferation has subsequently led to the lack of clear regulations for hemp-derived products as well as misrepresentation regarding THC content and associated possible harms. This presentation will explore two major reports, one from Oregon and one from California, that tracked marijuana and hemp trends and assessed cannabis regulation and market integrity legalization, which included compliance, potency accuracy, and pesticide contamination. Additionally, both reports exposed widespread misrepresentation in hemp-derived products, including deceptive labeling, unverified potency claims, and the sale of intoxicating items marketed as hemp which indicate an urgent need for better regulatory control and additional caution and education regarding the consumption of marijuana and hemp-derived products.

Chuck Hayes