I was curious if you guys think testing requirements on cannabis are too strict, considering that I cannot find any testing requirements for tobacco. I see that they are proposing testing requirements for tobacco though.

In California, legal cannabis has to be tested for potency, pesticides, microbes, metals, etc, but I’m not finding evidence that any of this testing is required for tobacco. Why hold one of these products to such a higher standard? Especially if testing costs drive up the cost of legal weed and drives users to the black market.

Personally I agree with requiring testing for both tobacco and cannabis.

Just wanted to hear your thoughts as the most recent bill my state attempted to pass legalizing cannabis included testing requirements, which I thought was odd in a state where I know the testing requirements for tobacco would not be any more stringent than federal guidelines. My state hates regulation and doesn’t prioritize public health.