Updated November 9, 2026
Still confused about the hemp ban? You’re not alone, friends. There are a lot of headlines, a lot of dates, and a whole lot of “wait, does that include my CBD oil?”
We want you to understand what is actually changing and what it means for the products you buy from us. No panic ordering. No pretending we have answers that haven’t been settled yet. Let’s walk through it.
What is the “hemp ban,” exactly?
The 2018 Farm Bill definition generally draws the federal hemp line at no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight. Meeting that definition doesn’t, by itself, satisfy every food, product or state-law requirement. The Congressional Research Service outlines that background.
It is a change to the federal definition of hemp, passed in Section 781 of Public Law 119-37 in November 2025. Products excluded from that definition lose the federal hemp exemption from marijuana controls. This is more than a labeling change.
The new definition uses total THC, including THCA, at no more than 0.3% by dry weight. It also excludes finished hemp-derived cannabinoid products containing more than 0.4 milligrams per container of combined total THC, including THCA, plus other cannabinoids determined to have, or marketed as having, THC-like effects.
There are separate exclusions for cannabinoids the plant cannot naturally produce and naturally occurring cannabinoids synthesized or manufactured outside the plant. Other provisions cover viable seeds and intermediate cannabinoid products. Industrial hemp for fiber, grain and other specified non-cannabinoid uses remains included. That’s why “every kind of hemp is banned” doesn’t describe the law accurately.
The part that matters most: 0.4 mg in the entire container
As Grace explained in our group, the limit is for the entire package, not per serving, gummy, dropper or dose.
Think of a hypothetical bottle containing 30 servings with 0.1 mg THC in each serving. That adds up to 3 mg in the bottle. Each serving might sound like a tiny amount, but the bottle would exceed the 0.4 mg finished-product threshold. This is an example to explain the math, not the lab result for any Humble product.
The statute defines a container around the innermost retail packaging in direct contact with the product. The Congressional Research Service explains the product exclusions and container definition. Unusual packaging needs its own review; counting servings doesn’t establish compliance.
Also, 0.4 mg is not a cap on the amount of CBD. The CBD strength printed on the front of a bottle doesn’t tell you its total THC content. Those are different numbers.
November 12 or December 11? Both dates mean something.
The original law provided a 365-day implementation period. Then Section 2019 of Public Law 119-103, signed September 2, 2026, temporarily limited which changes apply before December 11.
- November 12, 2026: the exclusions begin for intermediate and finished cannabinoid products containing cannabinoids the cannabis plant is not capable of naturally producing.
- December 11, 2026: the broader definition changes are scheduled to apply, including the finished-product threshold and the separate exclusion for naturally occurring cannabinoids synthesized or manufactured outside the plant.
The extension is real, but it is not a repeal. These are the dates in the enacted laws reviewed for this November 9 update. Another proposal, announcement or hopeful headline does not change them by itself.
Does this really include regular CBD products?
Yes, it can. This is the part we don’t want getting lost in the conversation.
A full-spectrum CBD oil, gummy, pet oil or salve can contain naturally occurring THC. Our reading of the whole-container limit is that a product doesn’t have to be marketed for a high to exceed it. The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management’s federal-law explainer confirms the package threshold and explains that state-compliant products can still become federally noncompliant.
That is why we’re talking about products many of you have bought from us for years, not just THC gummies and drinks. In our group, you’ve asked specifically about pain salve and healing salve. Being a topical doesn’t create a blanket exemption: Section 781’s cannabinoid-product definition covers topical use too.
Our Humble Hemp Product Update lists the products affected by our current sales plan. That list is our customer-facing plan, not a claim that we’ve issued a legal compliance determination for every formula or batch.
What about THC-free CBD, CBN and other cannabinoids?
Some THC-free products may remain available. We cannot promise that yet. “THC-free” on the label alone doesn’t answer every question the new law raises. The formula, manufacturing method, relevant lab results, other cannabinoid exclusions and applicable rules all matter.
We aren’t going to tell you that every isolate, broad-spectrum, CBN or CBG product automatically gets a pass. We are still awaiting further clarification about individual products, and we’ll share confirmed availability as we have it.
What does this mean for Humble customers right now?
December 10, 2026 is our last ordering day on our public website for the affected products in our current plan, while supplies last. Beginning December 11, products covered by that plan will no longer be sold on our public website. Our product update has the current details and offer information.
That is our business sales plan. It doesn’t mean every product becomes unlawful solely because THC is detectable, or that every product labeled THC-free is automatically compliant.
We know this feels personal when a familiar product is part of your routine. Please ask us about the exact item you’re wondering about. We would rather help you understand it than have you feel like you need to guess or place a huge order out of fear.
If you’re planning ahead, read our long-term hemp product storage guide and follow your product’s label and manufacturer instructions.
Does buying it now guarantee I can keep using it later?
We can’t give that guarantee. Purchasing before a deadline doesn’t establish a personal possession exemption afterward. Federal and state rules can differ, and this article isn’t a state-by-state guide to possession, travel or shipping. The CRS enforcement explainer discusses why losing hemp status matters under federal controlled-substance law.
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And no, Humble Collective is not closing.
The good news? Humble Collective lives on. Our non-hemp products will continue on our public website, and we are putting care into what comes next.
We want a workable path for hemp products and clear information for the people who buy them. We’ll keep sharing confirmed changes through our Hemp Ban Update page. Until then, we’re planning around the law that has actually passed.
Questions about a particular product? Reach out to us. We’re happy to help.
Much love, friends!
The Humble Collective team
This is a dated explanation of federal changes and our current business plan, not individual legal advice or a product-specific compliance certification. State laws and other product requirements still apply.