<h2>Florida's Enhanced Hemp Compliance: A New Era of Safety</h2>
<p>In a significant stride towards cannabis safety, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has commenced rigorous enforcement of new hemp regulations. Spearheaded by Commissioner Wilton Simpson, "Operation Safe Summer" has seen the removal of nearly 11,000 non-compliant hemp packages within its first week. This crackdown exemplifies Florida's commitment to safeguarding children from potentially hazardous and misleading hemp products. According to Simpson, these measures target those attempting to exploit loopholes in the law, ensuring that all cannabis-related businesses adhere to strict safety and quality standards.</p>
<p>The initiative primarily focuses on hemp products alluring to minors, including those with animal, human, or cartoon shapes. By tightening control on packaging and marketing, Florida aims to eliminate high-potency, intoxicating products that could pose risks to younger consumers. This proactive approach signals a stern warning to non-compliant businesses: compliance with state regulations is non-negotiable within the Sunshine State's evolving cannabis market.</p>
<h3>New Regulations Reshape Florida's Hemp Landscape</h3>
<p>Recent amendments to the Florida Administrative Code, specifically Rule 5K-4.034, introduce several crucial updates. These include bans on certain color additives and mandatory child-resistant packaging compliant with ASTM International standards. Certificates of analysis now require detailed laboratory information, including total delta-9 THC concentrations and verification of any prohibited substances or pathogens. Furthermore, restrictions have been placed on marketing and advertising strategies for hemp-derived products meant for human consumption.</p>
<p>Enhanced labeling regulations demand precise household measurement indicators for serving sizes and the incorporation of scannable barcodes or QR codes linking directly to these certificates. Additionally, water activity for cannabis flowers or leaves must meet a specific standard of 0.60 (±0.05), reinforcing the state's rigorous approach to product safety.</p>
<h3>Legislative Backing and Industry Compliance</h3>
<p>The enforcement of these standards follows a comprehensive reminder issued by the Commissioner in anticipation of the new guidelines effective from June 16, 2025. Throughout this period, aluminum beverage cans with tab tops were scrutinized, confirming their general compliance with ASTM standards, barring any modifications. Since the onset of enforcement activities, more than 738,000 hemp packages have been flagged for non-compliance with child-protection mandates.</p>
<p>The 2023 legislative session's SB 1676 further solidified these efforts by instituting age restrictions for hemp purchases and banning marketing directed at minors. This legislative framework underscores Florida's dedication to maintaining high safety standards across its cannabis industry, as demonstrated by inspections uncovering over 83,000 packages deemed inappropriate for children.</p>
<p>Canna Daily News remains your reliable source for the latest cannabis industry developments, continuously covering shifts in policy that impact the cultivation, marketing, and consumption of hemp and CBD products nationwide.</p>
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