Updates of cannabis policy: research laws, THC drinks and product recalls

A new legislative proposal proposes to relieve restrictions on cannabis research

A cross-party effort is underway to facilitate research into cannabis and other substances for Schedule I. The representatives Dina Titus and Ilhan Omar introduced the evidence -based drug policy law of 2025 (EBDPA) and aimed to eliminate obstacles that are currently hinder scientific studies on these substances. The draft law is intended to abolish sections of the law on reauthorization of the Office for the National Drug Control Policy in 1998, which restricts research financing of Federal Research on Medicines in Appendix I. Proponents argue that this legislation decisively for understanding the effects of cannabis consumption, including health results and social effects, and for the information of future political decisions.

THC-infused drinks gain popularity in the middle of regulatory ambiguity

The market for THC-infected drinks is growing rapidly in the USA, with the products available in various states due to developing laws and consumer interests. These drinks, which often come from hemp, offer an alternative to traditional alcohol consumption. However, the regulatory landscape remains complex, since the laws of the federal and state governments differ in the legality and classification of these products. The 2018-derived products derived from Hanf that contained less than 0.3% DELTA-9 THC, but the development of synthetic cannabinoids and different state regulations has created a patchwork of rules that have to navigate manufacturers and consumers.

Arizona urgently pretends cannabis recall due to mushroom contamination

The Arizona Department of Health Services has announced a recall of certain cannabis products after contamination with Aspergillus has been determined, a mushroom that can be serious health risks, especially for people with a weakened immune system. Consumers are recommended to check product labels and advise themselves with health service providers if they have used one of the called back articles. This incident underlines the importance of strict quality control measures in the cannabis industry to ensure the security of consumers