MO hikes allowable amount of vitamin E acetate, culprit in marijuana vape crisis

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Missouri regulators have raised the allowable limit for vitamin E acetate in regulated marijuana products from 0.2 parts per million to 5 parts per million, sparking concern from stakeholders including the state’s chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).

Previous regulations required vitamin E acetate testing for cannabis concentrates and inhalables, but the updated rule applies to concentrates, infused plant material, pre-rolls and vapes.

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25 times more vitamin E acetate allowed

According to Kansas City TV station KCTV, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ rules for licensed marijuana operators took effect March 1 and allow 25 times more vitamin E acetate in finished marijuana products, including vapes.

Missouri NORML Coordinator Dan Viets told KCTV that “there

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