Gov. Gavin Newsom Intensifies Scrutiny On Illegal Hemp Products, Calls To Safeguard Youth
California Governor Gavin Newsom has directed the Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to address concerns regarding the sale and distribution of mislabeled hemp products. This directive seeks to enforce consumer safety laws, especially to prevent minors from accessing both hemp and marijuana products.
“Mislabeled and misleading products have no place in the marketplace, particularly when they jeopardize the health and safety of our children,” Newsom said in a press release.
New Compliance Measures For Hemp Products
In California, state-specific regulations govern both the hemp and cannabis industries. The Sherman Act enforces rigorous standards on the composition, labeling, and marketing of industrial hemp products, supplementing the federal