The phrase "0.3% THC on a dry-weight basis" has defined hemp regulation for years. But once hemp becomes a beverage, gummy, or other finished consumer product, applying that same standard becomes far more complicated. This article explores the science behind dry-weight testing, reviews a real Certificate of Analysis, and examines how Texas's new hemp testing rules intersect with laboratory methods and finished products.

New Texas hemp rules may quietly restrict THC manufacturing by limiting raw material inputs. Here’s what businesses need to know.