The December 11 U.S. hemp rule change counts total THC, including THCA, and...

https://en.mercopress.com/2026/10/14/new-us-hemp-rules-take-effect-december-11-shifting-demand-for-south-american-exporters

The December 11 U.S. hemp rule change counts total THC, including THCA, and caps hemp-derived THC at 0.4 mg per container. That narrows the market for intoxicating products and may shift demand toward non-intoxicating formulations