Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

Consistent with the definition of “hemp” under the Agricultural Marketing Act, this exception would only apply to extracts from the plant Cannabis sativa L. link] extracts. Notably, this restriction only applies to dietary supplements and foods. Cosmetics containing CBD are not subject to this particular provision.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 24, 2023

Christopher Simpson, a deputy director at the Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center, believes that overall, the risk of DDE in cannabis is likely low. “To The post Cannabis Farms Rebound After Pesticide Scare: D.C.’s ’s Battle Against DDT Contamination appeared first on Cannabis Central.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 2019

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. percent THC and free of unsafe contaminants; and. (b)

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

This post provides an overview of the regulatory framework of alcoholic beverages, including pre-manufactured industrial hemp-infused drinks and “homemade” alcoholic drinks infused with CBD oil or extracts. Drinks Infused with CBD Oil or Extracts. Pre-Manufactured Alcohol Beverages Infused with Hemp.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

On the heels of the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announcing a Second Notice for proposed amendments involving provisions to the Illinois Industrial Hemp Act that would regulate and redefine how THC and THCA levels are measured (essentially banning hemp and hemp products in Illinois), Rep. We’ve worked closely with Rep.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Department of Agriculture (USDA) applies to other legal consumer products. As a direct effect of cannabis’ federally illegal status, states that have enacted legalization are continuously scampering to find a way of amplifying safety procedures for the marijuana being sold inside their borders. . for extracts.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 17, 2023

Although we commend the OLCC on pursuing public safety, there were many details surrounding the recall that should be clarified. However, if a concentrate or extract fails, there are remediation options. The recall was for approximately 1/3 of 1 pound of flower being sold at 1 retail location in Bend, Oregon.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FDA. The federal hemp framework was established by the passage of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). The FDA is currently in an ongoing process evaluating the science and safety of CBD and hemp derivatives in order to determine potential regulatory pathways for hemp.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 24, 2019

A New Definition of “Industrial Hemp” Currently, the California Health and Safety Code defines “industrial hemp” as follows: “Industrial hemp” means a crop that is limited to types of the plant Cannabis sativa L. Department of Agriculture a hemp production plan. Below are some of the highlights of the bill.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

The bill clarifies that products made from the resin of the cannabis plant are legal for medical purposes under state law, including extracts, concentrates, oils, tinctures, and edible products, amongst others. Update : HB 2149 was approved by the Public Safety Committee on 2/20. AZ resident? NH resident? OK resident? South Carolina.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 23, 2019

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. Processors must comply with all applicable health and safety standards.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 2, 2019

This would also require the Department of Agriculture and Markets to create new regulations around extract production. Because of increasing consumer demand and interest from farmers, processors and manufacturers, specific guidelines are needed to guarantee the safety of the complete supply chain.”.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 15, 2021

Another factor that increased CBD’s popularity was the FDA approval of an antiepileptic cannabis-based drug named Epidiolex — a highly concentrated CBD extraction mixed with sesame oil and some flavoring. But the main issue with hemp derived products and their safety is less about the CBD and more about everything else in them.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2019

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.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

The Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA), among other things, consolidates the licensure and regulation of commercial medicinal and adult-use cannabis activities and requires the Department of Cannabis Control to administer its provisions. DIGEST KEY. 20210AB1656_99.

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Veriheal

JUNE 1, 2023

Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Research Service (USDA’s ARS) and North Dakota State University (NDSU) detected low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) in some parts of the animal, notably in muscles, kidneys, livers, and fat tissues.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 25, 2021

(NASDAQ: FLGC) (“Flora” or the “Company”), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, is pleased to announce that it has received the Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (“GACP”) certification by the Control Union Medical Cannabis Standard (“CUMCS”). About Flora Growth Corp.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

On November 20th, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (“WSDA”) released the hemp cultivation plan (the “Plan”) that it intends to submit to the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) along with a corresponding set of hemp regulations (“Hemp Rules”). This post will provide an overview of Washington’s hemp plan.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The latest “drop” comes in the form of an August 1 memo from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (“WSDA”) titled Restrictions on the use of hemp CBD as a food ingredient. Food and Drug Administration, Washington State Department of Agriculture, and Washington Department of Health.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 1, 2021

announced on July 30 that the company’s CW Labs science division and Colorado State University’s (CSU) College of Agricultural Sciences have completed the first of three collaborative metabolomic hemp studies to decode the complex chemical profile of full spectrum hemp extracts—made from the company’s patented hemp cultivars. .

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 25, 2024

However, the production of medical cannabis involves a meticulous process to ensure quality, potency, and safety for patients. Quality Control in MMJ Production: Quality control is paramount throughout every phase of medical marijuana production to guarantee uniformity, potency, and safety.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 16, 2019

A CCA is an incorporated agricultural cooperative owned by cannabis growers. CCAs were created by the Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”). The express reason for the CCA legislation was to provide small cannabis cultivators with the benefits of agricultural cooperatives.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 1, 2019

Hemp Authority today announced the first awards of its Certification Seal to 13 outstanding companies that have met the stringent standards the industry laid out for quality and safety. Quality assurance and safety must come first, and that’s why we set off on this journey,” said Marielle Weintraub, PhD, president of the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 30, 2020

. (“Charlotte’s Web” or the “Company”), the world’s most trusted hemp extract and market leader in hemp-derived cannabidiol (“CBD”) wellness products , is pleased to announce that David Panter has joined the Company as Chief Operating Officer, effective March 30, 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 13, 2022

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will continue to oversee hemp cultivation in the state. The majority of Michigan’s licensed hemp processors perform cannabinoid extraction and have no route to handle temporarily concentrated THC and residual THC.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 8, 2021

Simultaneously, we are developing additional products based on our Colombian extracts, whose efficacy and safety are backed by real-world evidence from over 20,000 prescriptions,” comments Alvaro Torres , CEO and Director.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

These provisions will allow state regulatory systems to continue to address safety concerns, production methods, facility inspections and final product testing for potential impurities. Sections 202 and 203 designate the federal Department of Agriculture as the appropriate regulator for the raw cannabis plant as it is growing.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 8, 2021

Hemp Acres has built 3 facilities specialized for each hemp commodity, totaling 40,000 sq ft of food grade hemp processing facilities, designed to handle 50,000 acres of contracted hemp throughout the midwest for grain, fiber, and botanical extracts. Smith owns and operates a Minnesota-based CBD extraction facility.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2019

to the Health & Safety Code. The State of California also created three agencies to regulate the entire legal cannabis industry in California [4] retail dispensaries, distribution and testing labs, manufacturing and extraction, and cultivation [5]. of Food and Agriculture [“CDFA”]. [5] of Food and Agriculture [“CDFA”]. [5]

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry manages import and export regulations, including issuing permits for plant materials. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry issues import permits for cannabis plants and seeds.

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Medicinal Genomics

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A new study found that 98% of cannabis labs surveyed use qPCR for microbial detection, making it the gold standard for microbial safety testing in the industry. These results indicate a decisive migration away from traditional plating techniques, which were the preferred technology in the early days of cannabis safety testing.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The membership subsequently met with the USDA’s new Hemp Work Group, and White House officials that serve the President on agriculture and drug control policy. Among the provisions in her Hemp Advancement Act: THC potency and testing: The bill would raise the THC limit in both hemp crops and hemp extract during the production process.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 22, 2020

Effective January 1, 2020, the state of Florida began regulating CBD products, including their labelling with respect to the number of milligrams of hemp extract contained in a product. Third, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 explicitly recognized the FDA’s authority to regulate products containing cannabis-derived compounds.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

Oregon lawmakers approved a series of bills that will continue the transformation of the OLCC’s regulatory responsibilities from an agency focused on oversight of the alcohol industry to a regulator engaged in consumer protection of alcohol and cannabis products, control of adult intoxicants, and upholding public health and safety laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 27, 2022

If a government chooses this lane, they have a responsibility to ensure safety, quality, and consistency. This is by and large what we’re seeing with hemp in the United States since the passage of the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bills, mainly through the extraction of non-psychoactive cannabinoids, like cannabidiol (CBD).

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

do not require authorisation under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 (“ Novel Food Regulation ”) to be placed on the market in the EU, provided the plant variety is registered in the EU Catalogue of Varieties of Agricultural Plant Species and the tetrahydrocannabinol (“ THC ”) content does not exceed 0.2% 1] [link]. [2] 3] [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

The Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis) positions will perform applicant and licensee inspection of physical facilities, adherence to program regulations, development of guidance documents and statement of findings and other duties ensuring licensees are complying with public health and safety best practices.

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