Aspen Green Review

The potency question, stated carefully

Forbes Health runs an independent CBD testing programme through Nova Analytic Labs in Portland, Maine, and commissioned testing of Aspen Green's Bliss full-spectrum gummies. Reporting of that result indicates the measured CBD per serving was below the figure implied by the label. We could not access the Forbes article directly to read the numbers, and the secondary summaries we found contradict one another about what the label figure even was — so we are deliberately not quoting a shortfall. Treat this as a flag rather than a finding: a reputable outlet's testing has raised a question, it has not been resolved to our satisfaction either way, and the way you settle it for your own purchase is to open the certificate of analysis for your batch and compare the cannabinoid numbers to the packaging.

What to check before you buy

• •Pull the batch COA and compare the cannabinoid figures to the label before repeat-ordering
• •Note the THC milligrams per serving, not just the percentage by weight
• •Do not use the full-spectrum line if you are drug tested for any reason
• •Check your state's hemp rules — they vary independently of federal law
• •Avoid bulk-buying the THC drinks ahead of the 12 November 2026 change
• •Tell your prescriber, especially if you take a GLP-1 or anything cleared by the liver

Is the USDA organic certification real?

Yes, and it is the strongest thing about this brand. USDA Certified Organic is a federal certification requiring audited compliance across growing and handling — it is not a self-declared badge or an industry-association seal, and it is notoriously difficult and expensive for CBD companies to obtain because of how hemp is grown and processed. Aspen Green carries it on its oils and gummies. Combined with naming Botanacor as its testing laboratory and publishing certificates that cover pesticides, heavy metals and residual solvents alongside cannabinoid and terpene profiles, this is a materially better evidence package than most CBD brands offer. If organic sourcing matters to you, this is one of the few brands where the claim is externally verified.

Is there a question about how much CBD is actually in these products?

There is an open one, and we want to be careful about how we put it because we could not verify it at source. Forbes Health commissioned independent laboratory testing of Aspen Green's Bliss full-spectrum gummies through Nova Analytic Labs in Portland, Maine. Secondary reporting of that result indicates the measured CBD per serving came in below the figure implied by the label. We were unable to load the Forbes article directly to read the numbers ourselves, and the secondary accounts we found are internally inconsistent about what the label figure was — so we are not going to state a shortfall percentage we cannot stand behind. What we can say is that a credible outlet's independent testing has raised a potency question about this product, and the sensible response is to read the certificate of analysis for your own batch and compare the cannabinoid figures to the label before deciding whether the premium price is justified.

How much THC is in these products?

More than most buyers expect from something marketed as CBD. The Bliss gummies are listed at 100mg CBD+CBDV and 5mg THC+THCV per gummy. Five milligrams of THC is a genuinely psychoactive dose — it is a standard low-to-moderate edible serving, not a trace residue. The company describes the effect as promoting euphoria and tranquillity, which is an honest description of what 5mg of THC does. The products remain under 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight, which is what makes them federally compliant under the 2018 Farm Bill framework, but percentage by weight and milligrams per dose are very different measures. Treat the full-spectrum gummies as a mild THC edible that also contains CBD, and dose accordingly — half a gummy first.

Will these show up on a drug test?

Quite possibly, and to its credit Aspen Green says so. The company's own labelling notes that the products are not recommended for individuals subject to drug testing and that use may result in a positive result. That is a clearer warning than many hemp brands provide, and it should be taken at face value. If your employment, professional licence, custody arrangement or legal situation depends on passing a THC screen, do not use the full-spectrum products. The topicals are the lowest-risk format, but if the consequences of a positive test are serious, the safest choice is to avoid hemp products altogether.

What happens to these products on 12 November 2026?

It depends which product. Congress narrowed the federal definition of hemp in December 2025, and effective 12 November 2026 hemp means no more than 0.3% total THC rather than delta-9 alone, with synthetic cannabinoids excluded. The change targets intoxicating hemp products. Aspen Green's THC drinks and its higher-THC items sit in that path; the CBD-dominant products are less exposed but still worth checking, since a 5mg THC gummy is precisely the kind of low-percentage-by-weight, meaningful-dose-by-milligram product the total-THC standard was written to capture. Federal agencies have not published detailed enforcement guidance, so the practical effect is uncertain. Do not build a large standing order around the THC line before the deadline.

Does CBD help with weight loss?

No. There is no credible evidence that CBD causes weight loss, and Aspen Green does not market it that way. If you found this page while researching GLP-1 medication, CBD is not an alternative, an adjunct or a substitute for it. Some people use CBD for sleep or general wellbeing, which are reasonable reasons to try it — weight management is not one of them.

Can I use this alongside a GLP-1?

Ask your prescriber, and be specific about which product. Two things matter. CBD inhibits several cytochrome P450 liver enzymes that metabolise a great many prescription medicines — semaglutide and tirzepatide are peptides and are not primarily cleared that way, so the direct interaction with the GLP-1 itself is limited, but if you take anything else regularly the question is real. More practically, CBD can cause diarrhoea and appetite changes and can elevate liver enzymes, while GLP-1 medications already produce substantial gastrointestinal side effects; overlapping them makes it harder to tell what is causing what, and on a GLP-1 persistent abdominal symptoms can matter clinically. Add the 5mg THC in the full-spectrum line, which stimulates appetite, and the combination works against what your medication is doing.

Is it worth the price?

That depends on how much you value the certification. At $139.99 for an oil and $89.99 for gummies, Aspen Green is at the expensive end of a category where competent products sell for considerably less. What you are paying for is USDA organic certification, a named laboratory and a comprehensive contaminant panel — genuinely scarce in CBD, and worth something if provenance is your priority. What makes the value question harder to settle is the potency question raised by the Forbes-commissioned testing: a premium price for a premium product is defensible, but only if the milligrams on the label are the milligrams in the jar. Read your batch COA before committing to a repeat order.

Who should not use these products?

Anyone pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding — the FDA advises against CBD and THC use in these circumstances. Anyone under 21, given the THC content. Anyone with liver disease, since CBD can raise liver enzymes. Anyone subject to drug testing. Anyone with a personal or family history of psychosis, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder should avoid the THC-containing products. Anyone taking prescription medication should check interactions first, particularly blood thinners and anti-seizure medicines. And do not drive or operate machinery after taking a 5mg THC product. This page is information, not medical advice.