Michigan Bans Harmful Oil In Marijuana Vapes, Retailers Told To Remove Them From Shelves
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) announced a ban on diluting agents used in vape pens, that has been shown to harm consumers, reported Detroit Free Press.
According to CRA’s technical bulletin issued Thursday, starting on Oct.1 the cannabis oil used in vape pens will need to be tested for medium chain triglycerides oil (MCT) , which is derived from coconut oil, before products are allowed to be sold.
“From a public health and safety standpoint, the potential for adverse effects with MCT oil underscores the importance of safety guidelines for product development,” Brian Hanna, executive director of the CRA, stated.
Josh Swider, co-founder and CEO of Infinite Chemical Analysis Lab, said he is “happy to see regulators taking action and putting the priority (of) public safety over anything else.” In March, Swider noted that about 30% of cannabis vape pens and edibles tested in his his lab contained …