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OCM Takes Over New York’s Hemp Cannabinoid Program. Now What?

Canna Law Blog

If you follow this blog, you may recall that in the spring of 2020, New York enacted A08977 , which instructed DOH to develop the Program. Limiting the sale of cannabinoid hemp products , including out-of-state products, to those that meet manufacturing, packaging and labeling, and testing requirements mandated under the Rules.

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Washington Q&A: Hemp Processor Registration and Hemp Extract Certification

Cannabis Law Report

On April 16, 2021, Governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5372 (SB 5372), “An Act relating to hemp processor registration and a hemp extract certification into law.” SB 5372 went into effect on July 25, 2021, and creates a voluntary registration and certification program that hemp processors can opt-in to in the Evergreen State.

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Main Street Marijuana joins voluntary industry testing program

Cannabis Chronicles

The signs come from an industry-led program called OK Cannabis, which offers testing services to detect pesticides and heavy metals in cannabis end products — the type of fully processed and packaged goods that consumers will find on store shelves. They’re hard to miss: a giant red OK logo on a black background.

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

MMJ Recs

Marijuana Processing Techniques Once the cannabis plants reach maturity, they undergo processing to extract the beneficial compounds, such as cannabinoids and terpenes. Common methods include solvent extraction, such as using ethanol or CO2, to isolate cannabinoids like THC and CBD.

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Can Seaweed Reduce the Scourge of Plastic Waste? Packaging Leader DS Smith Looking to Use Seaweed as Alternative Fiber Source

Cannabis Law Report

Seaweed project part of company’s $140M circular economy research, development program. That’s what sustainable paper and packaging leader DS Smith now is exploring to determine if seaweed fibers can be used as a raw material in paper and packaging products amid increasing demand for recyclable goods from business customers and consumers.

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You Own a Cannabis Business? 6 Packaging Trends in 2024

The Joint Blog

In the dynamic and rapidly expanding world of cannabis, where innovation and adaptability are paramount, packaging trends are instrumental in defining a brand’s identity and consumer experience. This article examines six packaging trends that will have an impact on the cannabis market in the coming year.

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Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis), Office of Cannabis Management 250 Broadway, New York

Cannabis Law Report

Reporting to a Program Specialist 3 (Cannabis), the Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis) positions will be responsible for overseeing and participating in inspecting, auditing, and performing a full range of compliance duties for the region assigned (Albany/Buffalo/NYC). Duties Description. Perform full range of supervisory functions.