Federal ban on most intoxicating hemp products set to take effect

A federal ban on most intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoid products is approaching, following Congress's rewrite of the federal definition of hemp in late 2025. While a delay for naturally derived hemp THC products has been approved until December 11, 2026, synthetic and lab-converted cannabinoids like delta-8 and HHC will still be subject to a ban effective November 12, 2026. The new law introduces a 'total THC' standard, limiting finished hemp products to 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container, a measure expected to render approximately 95% of currently sold hemp-derived cannabinoid products federally unlawful.