Published on:
– November 10, 2025
IgniteIt reported on mounting controversy surrounding a proposed federal spending agreement that includes provisions effectively banning most hemp-derived products containing trace amounts of THC or other intoxicating cannabinoids. The measure, introduced as part of negotiations to end the U.S. government shutdown, has sparked sharp divisions across the hemp and cannabis industries.
Here’s an excerpt from the coverage:
“Prohibition doesn’t work; it drives commerce underground, jeopardizes consumer safety, and threatens the livelihoods of thousands of legitimate operators who’ve built responsible businesses in this rapidly growing category.” – Evan Eneman, CEO of Iconic Tonics
The article explains that the proposed legislation would redefine how THC is measured in hemp products, potentially criminalizing the majority of products currently on the market—including many non-intoxicating, full-spectrum CBD goods. While some voices in the regulated cannabis sector support the ban as a correction to perceived loopholes in the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp advocates argue that prohibition would devastate a $30-billion industry and push consumers toward unregulated alternatives.
Industry leaders, trade groups, and manufacturers are urging lawmakers to adopt science-based regulation instead of outright bans, emphasizing the need for clear federal standards governing production, testing, labeling, and marketing. The bill still requires final congressional approval, and amendments to remove or revise the hemp provision are being actively pursued.
