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German courts confirm sales bans on CBD containing food

Cannabis Law Report

The Novel Foods Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 defines as “novel” any food which has not been used for “human consumption” to a significant degree within the EU before May 1997. In Germany, the regional/district authorities are responsible for monitoring and assessing the marketability of food and issuing sales bans.

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How Medical Marijuana is Cultivated, Processed, and Distributed in the USA

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From the moment a cannabis seed is planted to the point it reaches the hands of a patient, a complex and highly regulated process unfolds. Cultivators play a crucial role in nurturing the plant from seed to maturity. These regulations aim to maintain quality control, prevent diversion to the illicit market, and ensure patient safety.

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Exporting CBD Food Just Got Harder: The European Union Makes a Move

Canna Law Blog

We’ve been writing a lot on this blog about the regulation and sale of cannabidiol (“CBD”) products at the state and federal levels. The United States is not the only international actor, however, that is concerned with regulating the sale of CBD products, including CBD-infused foods. extracts of Cannabis sativa L.

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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Colorado

Canna Law Blog

A smaller but growing number of states also regulate the sale of products derived from hemp. Industrial hemp” or “hemp” means “the plant Cannabis sativa L. Labels must also include the statement “FDA has not evaluated this product for safety or efficacy,” and may not contain any health claims.

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You Ask, We Answer (Part 1): Questions From the California Cannabis Webinar

Canna Law Blog

I recently teamed up with my colleagues Hilary Bricken and Griffen Thorne to put on a free webinar answering all of your pressing questions about cannabis legal issues in California. Check out the replay here.) In this round of questions, we’ll tackle issues that relate to hemp and CBD.

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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Alaska

Canna Law Blog

A smaller but growing number of states also regulate the sale of products derived from hemp. Under SB 6, “industrial hemp” is defined as “all parts and varieties of the plant Cannabis sativa L. This post will summarize some of the highlights including cultivation, processing, sales, and hemp-derived products.

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CBD Oil Setback In Europe As Brussels Reclassifies Cannabis Derivative To Ban Sale

Cannabis Law Report

Europe’s booming CBD market is at risk of going bust after food officials recategorised cannabidiol as a novel food, effectively outlawing its sale across the union. The European Food Safety Authority said the substance must undergo further testing before it is approved, a process which could take two years. AUTHOR: Mark Taylor.

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