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Virginia Announces New Policy Allowing the Production of Hemp Extracts

Cannabis Law Report

Under a new policy announced by the Northam Administration, the Commonwealth of Virginia will soon officially authorize hemp processors to produce hemp extracts for human consumption. VDACS will soon issue, through its food safety program, rules for hemp processors to follow when producing hemp extracts.

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The Process of Producing Medical Marijuana and Ensuring Quality

MMJ Recs

Key standards and certifications for cannabis cultivation include: Good Agricultural Practices (GAP): Implement GAP guidelines to ensure safe and sustainable agricultural practices throughout the cultivation process. Extraction methods vary in complexity, efficiency, and safety, with each offering unique advantages and drawbacks.

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California Splits from the FDA: CBD Now Permitted in Food, Beverages and More

Cannabis Law Report

That is not to say, however, that the inclusion of CBD in “industrial hemp products,” a term that encompasses cosmetics, food, food additives, dietary supplements, or herbs for human or animal consumption that contain industrial hemp, is totally unregulated in California. Department of Agriculture (if sourced from outside California).

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US Hemp Roundtable: Regulation & Policy Updates in 4 States

Cannabis Law Report

Last week, our friends at the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) met with three members of the Idaho Department of Agriculture to address the Department’s plan to take enforcement action against hemp and hemp-derived animal feeds and remedies. We will continue to monitor the task force’s meetings for developments.

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Hemp CBD Across State Lines: Virginia

Canna Law Blog

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Today we turn to Virginia. Under Virginia law , “hemp product” means.

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This Israeli machine is the Nespresso of weed

The Cannigma

And little wonder why; the Americans and Cannabis Consumption Survey found that 53% of respondents had increased their consumption of edibles. It’s also hard to find solventless oils , which are widely considered the purest form of extraction, as many brands looking to cut costs use alcohol or chemical extraction.

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California: Valencia County commissioners OK cannabis ordinance

Cannabis Law Report

Kumar said there is a younger generation of farmers who are learning to grow cannabis, pointing out that unlike places in the city of Albuquerque, Valencia County is historically agricultural and has the potential to be a popular place to grow cannabis. This is a very agricultural state,” he said. Valencia-County-Cannabis-Regulations.