Cannabis conundrum: Legal doesn't mean clean; illicit isn't always dirty
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Josh Swider, CEO of Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs, remarked, "Normally, the illicit market is just buying from the legal market brokers. It's not like there really are two different markets..." This insight highlights the interconnectedness of both markets.
The California Department of Cannabis Control stated, "The legal market's oversight and accountability measures ensure far greater consumer safety than the unregulated alternative," underscoring the importance of regulation.
The analysis suggests unregulated products tend to be pesticide-free due to artificial THC forms like Delta 8 and HHC, which may have unknown health risks.
Of 16 products tested from unlicensed sources, half contained no quantifiable pesticide levels, questioning the perceived safety advantage of legal cannabis products over illegal ones.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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