How Much THC is in a Legal Delta 9 Product? A Guide to Compliance & Potency
A legal, hemp-derived Delta 9 product must contain no more than 0.3% THC by dry weight. How this percentage translates into milligrams (mg) depends on the total weight of the product, which allows for a potent yet compliant serving.
The Law Explained: The 0.3% “Dry Weight” Rule
The legal status of hemp-derived Delta 9 THC products hinges on a important legal concept: the 0.3% “dry weight” rule. This is the definitive standard used to differentiate legal hemp from marijuana at the federal level.
What the 2018 Farm Bill Says
The 2018 United States Farm Bill established the legal definition of industrial hemp. This federal law defines hemp as cannabis containing no more than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight. Cannabis exceeding this concentration is classified as marijuana and remains a controlled substance federally.
The Farm Bill also legalized all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers derived from industrial hemp, provided they meet the 0.3% dry weight threshold.
How “Dry Weight” Calculation Works
The “dry weight” calculation is key to understanding how a product can contain a significant amount of THC while remaining federally compliant.
Imagine a 3,500mg (3.5g) gummy. To be compliant with the 2018 Farm Bill, the THC content must be 0.3% or less of that total weight. In this example, 0.3% of 3,500mg is 10.5mg. This calculation allows for up to 10.5mg of Delta-9 THC in that single gummy, making it both potent and legal.
THC Potency in Nuleaf Naturals Products: A Breakdown
Nuleaf Naturals products are formulated to adhere strictly to federal compliance standards, making sure precise dosing and legal potency.
Delta 9 THC Gummies (5mg)
Each Nuleaf Naturals Delta 9 THC Gummy is precisely formulated to contain 5mg of hemp-derived Delta-9 THC. These gummies adhere to the 0.3% by dry weight rule, providing a potent serving while remaining federally compliant.
Delta 9 THC Oil (Varies by Serving)
Our Delta 9 THC oil is a whole-plant extract with a potency of 2.5mg/mL. Tinctures offer flexible dosing, allowing users to measure their desired potency per serving using the graduated dropper.
Wellness Applications of Hemp-Derived THC*
Our precisely dosed, legal THC products are formulated to promote overall well-being.* They can help:
- Support muscle recovery after exercise*
- Support rest and regular sleep*
- Promote calm*
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
