If you've been following hemp industry news, you've seen headlines about new federal legislation affecting hemp-derived THC products. Let's cut through the noise.
What Actually Happened?
On November 12, 2025, President Trump signed spending legislation that sets a 0.4 milligram total THC limit per container and redefines legal hemp to include all THC isomers (Delta-8, THC-A, THC-P, etc.)—not just Delta-9.
To put that in perspective: most hemp gummies contain 2.5-10mg of THC. Our SUMO Gummies? 420mg per piece. This isn't a minor regulatory adjustment—it's a fundamental reshaping of federal hemp policy.
The effective date is November 12, 2026—exactly one year from signing.
What This Means for You Right Now
Short answer: Nothing changes today.
We're operating business as usual. Your favorite products are still available. Orders are shipping. The industry has a full year to navigate this transition, and a lot can (and will) happen in that time.
- You can still purchase HALF BAK'D products through our website and authorized retailers
- Product quality and testing remain unchanged
- We're working closely with distribution partners to ensure supply chain continuity
- We're monitoring state-by-state regulations for additional pathways forward
Our Stance
We're not going to pretend this doesn't present serious challenges. But we've built this brand on transparency, quality, and innovation—and those values don't disappear because of policy shifts.
Here's where we stand:
- We're engaging with industry coalitions advocating for sensible hemp regulations
- We're working with legal experts to understand all compliance options
- We're exploring every viable path forward—from reformulation to state licensing opportunities
- We're committed to supporting our retail partners through this transition
This is largely a political landscape right now, and legislation can shift significantly over the course of a year. We've seen it happen before in this industry.
What You Can Do
If you value access to hemp-derived products, now is the time to make your voice heard.
- Contact your representatives and let them know you support the hemp industry
- Support hemp advocacy organizations working on legislative solutions
- Continue supporting hemp brands during this critical period
Our Promise to You
Transparency: We'll keep you updated on developments and how they affect our operations.
Quality: As long as we're making products, they'll meet the same rigorous standards you expect.
Advocacy: We'll use our platform to support sensible hemp regulation.
The Bottom Line
The hemp industry has faced obstacles before—from state-level bans to payment processor challenges. We've adapted, innovated, and persevered. This situation is bigger and more complex, but the principle remains: stay informed, stay engaged, and stay true to quality.
We built HALF BAK'D on the belief that consumers deserve premium, transparent, lab-tested hemp products. That belief hasn't changed. The regulatory landscape might be shifting, but our commitment to you remains solid.
We'll get through this together—one day, one decision, one congressional session at a time.
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