Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Got questions about M Six Labs, our CBD / Hemp Based products and services, or just CBD / Hemp in general? You’ve come to the right place. Here are our answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we’ve encountered as well as additional resources and contact information. If you’d like to talk with us directly, you can call us at (262) 825-5510 or email us at questions@msixlabs.com. If you send us an email, please give us up to 72 hours to respond.

COMMON CONSUMER QUESTIONS

It seems like everyone’s talking about CBD nowadays but what is it?  How is it made and what types of products can be made from it? Is CBD like THC or how does it differ from other cannabinoids? You can find the answers to those kinds of questions as well as more about M Six Labs’ products here.

CBD stands for cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. This differs from THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) which is psychoactive. CBD has become very popular due to its wide range of applications and products alongside its change in legalization status at the federal level in the United States after the 2018 Farm Bill was passed.

As the name implies, CBD edibles are products infused with cannabidiol that are consumed orally and absorbed through the stomach. Edibles can be brownies and cookies, candies, chews and gummies, sodas — really anything that you’d eat or drink. Edibles are different from other products you either smoke or vape, use topically like a lotion, or absorb sublingually like tinctures (though you can drop CBD oil from a tincture onto food and consume it that way).

You can browse our selection of CBD edibles through our online store.

A cannabinoid is a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant; of the almost 500 chemical compounds, roughly 66 of them are considered cannabinoids. The most commonly known one is Δ9-THC (specifically delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), but this also includes Δ8-THC (delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). Cannabinoids have a variety of effects, uses, and properties and, as such, have varying legalities depending on state or country.

For more information on if cannabinoids may be legal or illegal in your area, we recommend that you research your local, county, and state laws or legislature as cannabinoid-related laws have been changing frequently over the past decade and will continue to do so for quite some time.

Delta-8 (also known as delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol or Δ8-THC) is a less potent isomer of Δ9-THC with psychoactive properties. Delta-8 derived from hemp plants with less than 0.3% THC content is considered federally legal. It may be partially synthesized from cannabidiol (CBD) or directly harvested from the hemp plant. While Delta-8 from hemp was made legal federally in the 2018 Farm Bill, state laws are uncertain how to categorize or regulate this substance, even in states where cannabis products are recreationally legal.

For more information on if cannabinoids may be legal or illegal in your area, we recommend that you research your local, county, and state laws or legislature as cannabinoid-related laws have been changing frequently over the past decade and will continue to do so for quite some time.

Hemp (also may be referred to as industrial hemp) is a grouping of Cannabis sativa cultivars. They may be used in industrial applications such as feed, fiber, and hempseed oil for food or for medical purposes. Legally, for a cultivar to be considered hemp, it must have less than 0.3% THC content. However, hemp tends to have much higher concentrations of CBD, making it perfect for the United States’ burgeoning legal CBD industry.

For more information on if cannabinoids may be legal or illegal in your area, we recommend that you research your local, county, and state laws or legislature as cannabinoid-related laws have been changing frequently over the past decade and will continue to do so for quite some time.

Terpenes are chemicals found in all plants that determine their smell, taste, or what colors they have. Limonene, for instance, is associated with citrusy smells and flavors and is commonly found in the fruit rinds of lemons, oranges, and grapefruits. Pinene, as it’s named, is associated with pine smells.

Cannabis also has terpenes which are responsible for the different flavors, smells, and colors of a specific strain or plant.

While it might seem like these are interchangeable, hempmarijuana, and cannabis have different legal definitions and uses.

  • Cannabis refers to the plant itself. In federally legal industrial hemp, those would be Cannabis sativa cultivars.
  • Hemp is cannabis that has less than 0.3% THC content. Despite the low THC content, this plant is federally legal and has higher CBD content, making it perfect for processing into CBD products.
  • Marijuana is the colloquial term for cannabis that has more than 0.3% THC content and remains illegal federally as well as in some states.

Though there is some nuance to these definitions, this is a quick summary of their differences, especially as the industry tries to reinforce and clarify which terms to use for regulatory and legal purposes. We encourage you to research these regulations in your own state as the hemp and cannabis industries are evolving quickly.

CBD and THC are both cannabinoids found in cannabis plants. THC is the psychoactive substance most responsible for the high associated with marijuana use. This substance is illegal in the United States federally, though some states have legalized it for medical or recreational uses. CBD is a non-psychoactive substance; there is no high with CBD but some medical studies have shown a wide variety of uses — none of which we can remark on due to current regulatory standards. CBD derived from hemp is federally legal within the United States but some states may still consider it illegal regardless of where it comes from.

All of our CBD products are derived from hemp with less than 0.3% THC content and within federal regulations and guidelines. While some of these products may have trace amounts of THC under the federal limit, we do also sell THC-free products.

CBD extract is as it sounds: it’s CBD that’s been extracted from hemp that can then be processed and turned into other CBD products. The two main kinds of extracts are CBD isolate and CBD distillate. Distillate contains roughly 50-70% CBD with the remainder being other naturally found cannabinoids. Isolate, on the other hand, is virtually pure CBD with up to 99% CBD with trace amounts of the other cannabinoids. Both have different uses and properties. For instance, isolates are preferred when making THC-free products whereas distillates might want other cannabinoids for synergistic effects and purposes (called the “Entourage effect”).

M Six Labs wholesales and processes both CBD isolate and CBD distillate. Both are processed to have minimal (less than 0.3%) THC.

Full-spectrum and broad-spectrum CBD extracts are similar, but different, to isolates and distillates. Full-spectrum CBD is much like your typical distillates: it contains CBD alongside other cannabinoids and up to 0.3% THC content. Broad-spectrum CBD still contains different cannabinoids but is almost entirely (but not completely) THC-free. These are different from CBD isolate which is virtually pure CBD.

M Six Labs formulates, processes, retails, and white labels the following products:

We used to sell and ship smokeable products such as vape cartridges, pens, and flower for consumer use but regulatory changes in October 2021 have limited our sales of these products solely for B2B purposes.

Our products change frequently so be sure to check often or feel free to ask us if or when something you’re looking for will be in stock next.

COMMON BUSINESSES AND BRANDS QUESTIONS

Want to start your own brand selling CBD products but don’t have the means to make them yourself? Need help with fulfillment, wholesale, formulation, or branding? M Six Labs not only formulates and sells its own products, but we support other brands in the CBD space get started. Check out these business-related FAQs below or reach out to us at sales@msixlabs.com for more information specific to your business.

Any of the products you see in our store, we can create for your brand. If you’re interested in selling our Silver Lake product line, please contact us at sales@msixlabs.com.

You can also find various product documents and sales sheets on our B2B services page.

M Six Labs provides vertically-integrated support to every part of the industrial hemp industry. From the moment hemp seeds are sown to when the customer receives their high-quality CBD product, we can help other brands and businesses every step of the way.

Some of the main services we provide are:

  • Biomass Brokerage: whether you’re a farmer looking to sell hemp or a processing company looking to buy, we’re happy to help everyone within the CBD supply chain network and get their products where they need to be.
  • Agricultural Planning: we provide consultation for farmers looking to start producing hemp in a turn-key model; as long as you have the land, equipment, and storage facilities, we’re happy to arm you with the knowledge to make it all happen.
  • Product Formulation: if you have ideas for awesome CBD products but don’t know how to formulate the right blend, we’re happy to help you design your own CBD formulas or modify existing ones.
  • Product and White Label Services: need help getting your CBD business off the ground? We can consult on brand and graphic design and business strategy to kickstart your new venture.
  • Fulfillment Services: even if you prefer the purely ecommerce route, if you have a website, we’ll be happy to handle the fulfillment process for you and your customers. This lets you sell CBD products without having to manage inventory or worry about shipping.
  • Third-Party Testing: we make sure all of our products are within federal guidelines, using only DEA-certified labs throughout our testing process.

You can learn more about our business services here.

Yes! We do offer wholesale services. Please contact us at sales@msixlabs.com for more information.

In addition to formulating, retailing, and wholesaling our own products, we support other businesses within the CBD and industrial hemp industry throughout the entire process lifecycle. You can learn more about what we do in-depth on our B2B services page.

To ensure the quality and purity of our hemp-derived CBD products, we work with DEA-certified laboratories and remain compliant with all federal regulations. You can learn more about our testing here as well as look over the latest CBD product test results.