Last updated: May 13, 2026
Your Supplier Refuge When Hemp Rules Change
If your hemp supplier is going dark after November 12, 2026, Steve's Goods is taking on a limited number of qualified private-label CBD brands in 2026. We are a licensed Kentucky hemp manufacturer engineered compliance-first from day one — no reformulation scramble required.
Key Facts
- Private-label and white-label manufacturing from an 8,000-unit MOQ
- Licensed Louisville, Kentucky facility · 3,700 sq ft · operating since 2016
- COA on every batch — ISO-17025 third-party labs, full cannabinoid + heavy-metal + microbial panel
- 30-day onboarding from intake to validated production
- Direct founder access on every formulation call
What “H.R. 5371 Ready” Means at Steve's Goods
H.R. 5371 (119th Congress) caps total THC at 0.4 milligrams per finished container, measured as the product reaches the consumer. Enforcement begins November 12, 2026. You can read the bill text on Congress.gov.
Steve's Goods was engineered for that math from the engineering origin of the company, not retrofitted to it. Our compliant product platforms — broad-spectrum gummies, CBD isolate concentrates, CBN sleep formulations, CBG daytime formulations, and a vegan pectin chassis — were designed to sit inside the federal cap with documented ISO-17025 lab confirmation per batch. We are not a reformulation project.
Manufacturing that fits your situation
- Your current supplier won't survive the cap
- We accept private-label transfers with 30-day onboarding, COA validation, and formula intake before any production batch.
- You need a documented compliance binder for your bank or retailer
- Every batch ships with a third-party COA and an audit-ready compliance binder you can hand to a processor, retail buyer, or attorney.
- You sell across state lines and need state-by-state coverage
- State-legal status on every order is backed by HempData (separate company, same founder), a live regulatory data layer — not a static spreadsheet.
- You need a higher-CBD SKU without higher trace THC
- The CBD isolate platform delivers higher-dose CBD SKUs with engineered trace below the 0.4 mg per-container ceiling defined by H.R. 5371.
Evidence — operating numbers we publish
Steve's Goods has run hemp manufacturing in Louisville, Kentucky since 2016. The figures below are pulled from our own production log and lab-results archive, not from industry averages.
| Operating benchmark | Steve's Goods (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Years of continuous Kentucky hemp manufacturing | Since 2016 |
| Licensed facility footprint | 3,700 sq ft, Louisville, KY 40216 |
| Minimum order quantity per private-label run | 8,000 units across up to four SKU variants |
| Standard onboarding window, signed intake to first validated batch | 30 days |
| Federal total-THC ceiling per finished container we engineer to | Under 0.4 mg, per H.R. 5371 |
| Cannabinoid platforms in current production | CBD, CBG, CBN — isolate and broad-spectrum bases |
| Third-party lab tier on every batch | ISO/IEC 17025-accredited |
External references: H.R. 5371 (Congress.gov) · USDA Hemp Production Program.
What we validate for you on every batch
The checklist below is what ships with each production run, in the binder format your bank, retailer, or attorney is most likely to ask for.
- ISO/IEC 17025-accredited Certificate of Analysis covering the full cannabinoid profile per finished container.
- Total-THC ceiling check — finished-container math documented under the H.R. 5371 0.4 mg cap before lot release.
- Heavy-metals panel (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury) reported in ppb against the action limits in USP <232>.
- Microbial panel (total aerobic count, yeast & mold, coliforms, Salmonella, E. coli) reported against USP <2021>/<2022> limits.
- Pesticide screen on the USDA hemp-program target list, with method and limit of detection on the COA face.
- Residual-solvent panel on every extract input lot used in the run.
- Lot-traceable label proof — the printed lot ID on each unit ties back to the COA PDF in your shared drive.
- HempData state-rule snapshot — the destination-state regulatory profile is logged against the order before it leaves the warehouse.
Case study — an East Coast private-label brand we onboarded
An East Coast tincture brand contacted us in March 2026 after their contract manufacturer notified them that their current SKU would not survive the H.R. 5371 finished-container math. They needed a 30 mg-per-serving CBD tincture they could keep selling past November 12, 2026, with documentation their distributor could review.
The discovery call confirmed fit on day one. Formula intake mapped their existing tincture to our CBD isolate platform, which engineers higher-dose CBD SKUs while keeping trace under the federal cap. A sample batch ran in week three; ISO/IEC 17025-accredited COAs came back inside spec for cannabinoids, heavy metals, and microbials. First validated production landed inside the 30-day window, with the audit-ready compliance binder handed off to their distributor before the next purchase order cleared.
Brand name redacted at the customer's request; we can share the COA structure and binder format on a discovery call once we have a signed NDA.
What changes after November 12, 2026
| Cannabinoid category | Status after November 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC, Delta-10 THC, HHC, THCP and other synthetic isomers | Prohibited in finished hemp consumables |
| CBD, CBG, CBN (isolate or broad-spectrum) | Compliant — COA required to confirm under 0.4 mg total THC per finished container |
| Broad-spectrum hemp extract | Compliant — COA required per batch |
Source: H.R. 5371, 119th Congress, finished-container total-THC limit. See Congress.gov.
Who qualifies for the Supplier Refuge program
- You're a CBD brand currently selling private-label gummies, tinctures, capsules, or topicals.
- You can commit to an 8,000-unit MOQ across up to four SKU variants per batch run.
- You operate in a state where finished hemp consumables remain lawful under state law.
- You can hand us your current SKU list, milligram ranges, and monthly volume on the discovery call.
How it works — 30-day onboarding
- Week 1 — Discovery call. 15 minutes, founder-led. We confirm fit or tell you on the call if we are not a fit.
- Week 2 — Formula intake. You send specs, target dosages, and current COAs. We map to one of our compliant platforms.
- Week 3 — Sample run. A small batch ships to you and a full ISO-17025 panel runs in parallel.
- Week 4 — Validated production. Once samples and the COA are approved, the first production run goes on the calendar.
Frequently asked questions
When does H.R. 5371 take effect?
November 12, 2026. The bill text is on Congress.gov. The only responsible planning assumption is that the November 12, 2026 enforcement date holds as written.
Which cannabinoids are affected?
Delta-8 THC, Delta-10 THC, HHC, THCP, and other synthetic isomers are prohibited in finished hemp consumables. CBD, CBG, CBN, and broad-spectrum products remain compliant when third-party COAs document under 0.4 milligrams of total THC per finished container.
How do I apply for the Supplier Refuge program?
Email wholesale@stevesgoods.com or call 720-239-1490 with your SKU list, milligram ranges, monthly volume, and what your current supplier has told you about November 12. We schedule the 15-minute discovery call within two business days.
What is the minimum order quantity?
8,000 units per batch run, with up to four SKU variants per run. R&D-only engagements are available separately at a flat project fee plus materials.
Where is Steve's Goods located?
Manufacturing is in Louisville, Kentucky at 1714 Brick Kiln Lane, Louisville, KY 40216. We ship private-label finished goods to brands in every state where finished hemp consumables remain lawful under state law.
Apply for a 15-minute capability call
Send your SKU list and we'll come to the call with relevant questions. Ready to secure your supply chain? Contact us at wholesale@stevesgoods.com or 720-239-1490.