The Hawaii Department of Health updated the rules covering hemp processing and manufactured hemp products in a bid to enhance safety and compliance with the hemp industry.
The Hawaii Department of Health has enacted significant rule updates dealing with hemp processing and manufactured hemp products. These updates are effective immediately, aiming to make the regulatory framework for hemp in the state more precise and ensure safe practices and more compliance in the market. Amendments focus mainly on improving testing protocols, refining labeling requirements, and more stringent guidelines for hemp product manufacturers. The DOH also presented new quality control measures that prevent contamination and ensure consistency in products. The changes were done after public consultations and through the establishment of the Hawaii Hemp Task Force, in a progressive move towards more robust oversight of the growing hemp sector.
