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The potency of some cannabis products sold by legal retailers may be lower than what is reported on the label, according to a study released Wednesday, as researchers say a discrepancy in labeling could negatively affect the multi-billion-dollar industry.
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Researchers from the University of Northern Colorado analyzed 23 samples of cannabis flower from 10 dispensaries in Colorado and found that 16 (70%) samples had at least 15% lower concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)—the molecule that causes cannabis’ psychoactive effects—than advertised.
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