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Are terpenes safe? What cannabis brands need to know in 2025

The cannabis industry faces mounting pressure as state-by-state regulations tighten testing requirements for contaminants in 2025. Recent product recalls tied to pesticide contamination have exposed critical gaps in formulation practices across the market, prompting a growing conversation around what are we consuming, and proceeding further to also include conversation around which terpenes are safe in what amounts for cannabis consumers.

World of Terpenes EditorialNovember 20, 2025

Terpenes Basics

Terpenes vs cannabinoids: The science behind the difference

When most people think about cannabis, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD) dominate the conversation. Yet these two compounds represent just a fraction of cannabis chemistry. The plant produces over 550 distinct phytochemicals, including hundreds of cannabinoids and terpenes , each with unique biological activity. Understanding terpenes and cannabinoids requires recognizing a fundamental distinction — these […]

World of Terpenes EditorialNovember 20, 2025

Terpenes Basics

What are terpenes? A formulator’s guide to cannabis compounds

Cannabis formulators know that cannabinoids tell only part of the story. Terpenes – aromatic compounds responsible for the plant’s distinctive profiles – represent the missing variable in precision formulation. With over 200 identified terpenes in Cannabis, these volatile molecules determine not just aroma and flavor, but influence how products perform. Recent analytical advancements in gas […]

World of Terpenes EditorialNovember 20, 2025