September 18, 2025

Retail Cannabis Often Less Potent Than Advertised, Study Suggests

 Retail Cannabis Often Less Potent Than Advertised, Study Suggests

Sales of legal recreational and medical cannabis in the U.S. exceeded $33 billion last year.

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 co…