what the new federal hemp rules mean for your five subscription

seen the headlines about new hemp regulations? not fake news, fam. if you're part of the five crew, here's the no-fluff breakdown — well before it touches your next order.

what's happening in washington

congress has been rewriting the rules on how hemp-derived edibles (yeah, including us) get regulated nationwide. the short version: starting december 11, 2026, hemp products sold in the u.s. are expected to fall under a new, lower THC threshold — currently landing around 3mg of total THC per serving. this is an industry-wide shift, not a five decision. every hemp brand in the game is dealing with this.

what this means for your subscription

we already mapped this out so your december order doesn't catch you off guard.

• subscribed to daily buzz or knockout sleep (5mg)? your sub auto-updates to our new reformulated version built for the lower threshold — same daily buzz you know, just recalibrated to stay compliant. no action needed on your end. you’ll receive two jars for the same price.

• subscribed to chill, surge, or vibes (10mg) or quick hits (15mg)? these are being discontinued — there's no way to reformulate them down to the new limit and keep the experience intact. we're reaching out 1:1 with what's next for you.

• subscribed to any seltzers? also getting discontinued under the new rules. same deal — we'll be in your inbox with alternatives before your next shipment.

• want to stock up at current strength before the switch? you can bump your subscription up before december and lock in your fav products at today's formulation while supplies last.

what's not changing

still third-party tested. still made the way we've always made it. still shipped straight to your door, no dispensary line required. this is a potency shift the whole industry has to make — not a change in how we source or build five.

what to do now

nothing urgent, ngl. if your sub is affected, we're emailing you directly with your specific next steps over the next few months. want to get ahead of it? check your account anytime or hit the FAQ below.

questions? hit up our support team anytime.

FAQ

why is this happening? new federal legislation is lowering the THC threshold for hemp-derived products nationwide. it's an industry-wide change — not specific to five.

when does this take effect? the current federal timeline points to december 11, 2026. we'll update this page if that shifts.

do I need to do anything right now? nope. if your subscription is affected, we'll email you directly with next steps before anything changes on your account.

I'm subscribed to daily buzz or knockout sleep (5mg). what happens to my order? your subscription auto-updates to the reformulated version starting with your first december shipment. same product, recalibrated to the new threshold. no action needed to stay subscribed. you’ll receive two jars for the same price.

I'm subscribed to chill, surge, or vibes (10mg) or quick hits (15mg). what happens to my order? these SKUs are being discontinued — there's no compliant way to bring them down to the new threshold and keep them, well, hitting like they used to. we'll reach out with alternative picks and a simple way to choose in your account before your next order ships. pausing or cancelling is always an option too.

what about seltzers? all seltzer SKUs are being discontinued under the new rules. we'll follow up with alternatives before your next shipment.

can I stock up before the change? yep — bump your subscription quantity before december to grab product at today's formulation while it lasts.

is five shutting down? no cap, we're not going anywhere. we're adjusting the lineup to stay compliant with the new federal threshold. everything else — quality, testing, the vibe — stays the same.

will pricing change? existing subscribers get grandfathered into current pricing on unaffected products. new purchases and subscribers may see different pricing on reformulated products. 

where can I see what's changing on my account? log into your account anytime to check your subscription. we'll also be sending segment-specific emails as december gets closer.

who do I talk to with questions? our support team's got you — reach out anytime.