Due to recent changes in state law there is a burgeoning industry in California for legal cannabis products. One challenge for farmers moving from the black market into the legal arena is dealing with rigorous standards and testing for pesticides. Yesterday I was asked by a friend if my pipe tobacco is subject to the same pesticide regulations as cannabis. I've always assumed that there must be some government regulation of pesticide content in pipe tobacco but really have no idea what the laws are. His question got me curious about the topic, especially because much of what we smoke are blends made from several components that are sourced from all over the globe.
Does anybody know what the deal is with pesticides on tobacco leaf sold in the USA? Are pesticides allowed to be used on tobacco farms? Is all tobacco tested for dangerous pesticides, both domestic and imported?
Does anybody know what the deal is with pesticides on tobacco leaf sold in the USA? Are pesticides allowed to be used on tobacco farms? Is all tobacco tested for dangerous pesticides, both domestic and imported?