Bulk CBD Calls for Reform as Federal Hemp Product Ban Threatens U.S. CBD Market

Industry leader highlights consumer safety, economic impact, and need for regulatory clarity

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Bulk CBD Distributors, a leading provider of hemp-derived CBD products, responded to recent federal legislation that would effectively ban the vast majority of hemp-derived consumer products, including many popular CBD formulations, when it takes effect in November 2026. The company is urging lawmakers to adopt a balanced regulatory framework that protects consumers without dismantling the established, multi-billion-dollar hemp CBD industry.

Why it matters

A blanket ban on hemp-derived CBD products will not make consumers safer, but rather push them into unregulated black-market channels or force them into state-legal cannabis markets with limited access and higher costs. This could have a significant impact on the millions of Americans who use CBD products for wellness and therapeutic purposes.

The details

The U.S. Congress inserted a provision into the continuing appropriations bill that redefines 'hemp' under federal law to impose a strict 0.4 milligram total THC per container limit for finished products. Under this new standard, many existing CBD products, including full-spectrum tinctures, topicals, and edibles, would fall outside the definition of legal 'hemp' and thus be prohibited at the federal level. This could lead to reduced product availability, higher prices, supply chain upheaval, and risk for hemp farmers and businesses that rely on cannabinoid extraction.

  • The new federal legislation is set to take effect in November 2026.

The players

Bulk CBD Distributors

A leading provider of high-quality hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products.

John Piccone

A representative of Bulk CBD Distributors.

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What they’re saying

“Millions of Americans use CBD products for wellness and therapeutic purposes. A blanket ban on hemp-derived products will not make consumers safer; it will just push them into unregulated black-market channels or force them into state-legal cannabis markets with limited access and higher costs.”

— John Piccone

“CBD has helped countless individuals find relief and enhance their wellbeing — sensible policy should reflect that reality.”

— John Piccone

What’s next

Bulk CBD is urging lawmakers to delay or revise the prohibition timeline, including proposed legislation to extend the compliance deadline and to craft sensible standards for cannabinoid product safety, testing, and labeling.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for a balanced regulatory framework that protects consumers without dismantling the established hemp CBD industry, which supports farmers, manufacturers, and customers nationwide.