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Update on Industrial Hemp Legislation in California

Cannabis Law Report

In deferring to the FDA’s position on CBD, CDPH noted that until the FDA rules that industrial hemp-derived CBD oil and CBD products can be used as a food, or California makes a determination that they are safe to use for human and animal consumption, CBD products are not an approved food, food ingredient, food additive, or dietary supplement.

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CBD Ban: Brits Take Up Fight And Send Lawyers To Brussels

Cannabis Law Report

In the case of CBD, this includes extracts, oils and other derived products that are intended for ingestion by humans. They are taking issue with the change by the EU in its submission for the term ‘cannabinoids’ states: “Extracts of Cannabis sativa L.

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Medicinal properties of CBD

Alchimia

A study published in February 2015 in the Pharmacology & Pharmacy journal showed that a CBD-rich extract from cannabis plants is much more efficient than CBD used in its pure form , mainly due the presence of other cannabinoids, terpenes and other molecules that greatly increase the dosage/efficiency ratio of CBD.

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Terpene Spotlight: Geraniol

FloridaMarijuana.net

According to this article on History.com, in the late 1800s cannabis extracts (oils) were commonly sold in doctors’ offices and in pharmacies as an aid for patients “with stomach problems and other ailments.”. Speak to a certifying medical marijuana physician to determine the recommended strain and method of consumption.

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What is THC? Here’s everything you need to know

The Cannigma

In recent years, CBD (cannabidiol) started gaining popularity, eventually leading to the creation of an entire industry, with countless CBD infused products available, from oils, to bath bombs , dog treats and even infused fabrics. Being an extremely safe drug doesn’t mean there are no risks associated with cannabis consumption.

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Article – Hogan Lovells: Regulation of cannabis in Italy: Use in food and cosmetics

Cannabis Law Report

While a law enacted in 2016 promotes the cultivation of hemp as a mean to preserve biodiversity, and to reduce the environmental impact in the agriculture, hemp-derived products for human consumption are still subject to restrictions. Traditional cultivation of hemp in Italy . In Italy, the matter is regulated by the Presidential Decree No.

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Report: “Key pharmacological differences between side effects of refined, pharmaceutical CBD formulations and whole plant extracts:”

Cannabis Law Report

However, there are indications from studies done with cannabidiol-rich cannabis extracts in Israel that indicate that less side effects (46%) are achieved with a natural cannabis plant extract containing a 20:1 ratio of CBD to THC. The CBD-rich extract group had a lower effective dose on average, 6.1