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Cannabis

Cannabis Track

Regulatory Oversight of Synthetic Methods in the Hemp Industry

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CENTRAL TIME
Location: Reunion A
This presentation explores a decade of innovation in the legal cannabinoid industry, focusing on methods of synthetic cannabinoid production and their implications. It reviews natural extraction, semi-synthesis, and total synthesis of cannabinoids such as Δ8-THC, THCO, and THCP. Emphasis is placed on consumer safety and environmental concerns related to impurities and waste, highlighting the importance of robust testing and quality control. Established analytical methods and regulatory frameworks are discussed as tools for ensuring product safety, market transparency, and advocating for a well-regulated synthetic cannabinoid market that protects public health while encouraging responsible innovation.