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Europe Raises THC Levels For Hemp Food Products In Major Breakthrough For Industry

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This European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recommendation has led to numerous cross-border cargoes being seized and destroyed by customs officers across the EU – suppressing the appetite of the larger food companies. Read full article.

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Cannabis Administration And Opportunity Act: What The Proposed Federal Cannabis Laws Would Mean For Hemp

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On July 14, 2021, Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the discussion draft of historic federal cannabis legalization legislation, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). While unlikely to pass in this Congress, the momentous legislation gives us a roadmap for how the U.S.

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Corporate cannabis companies lobby for caregiver crackdown in Michigan

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The Michigan Cannabis Manufacturers Association, the trade group leading the crackdown efforts, formed in 2019 to “operate exclusively for the promotion of the cannabis manufacturers by promoting the common business interests and general welfare of the industry,” according to articles of incorporation filed with state records.

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What CBD Shutdowns Mean and How to Fix the Problem

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Ultimately, while the 2018 Farm Bill clarified that hemp is not a controlled substance – and the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) has no authority over it – the legislation did not resolve lingering questions related to federal food and drug regulations which protect consumer safety, as overseen by the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”).

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Legislation to Expedite Cannabis Cultivation Introduced in New York

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Another significant regulatory change was creation of the Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) to oversee the industry, which had previously been regulated by the Nevada Department of Taxation. There’s a subcommittee on social equity, one on public health, one on public safety, and one on the cannabis industry and market stability,” Martin said.

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California Regulated Cannabis: Reboot in 2020!!

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The LA Times published an article on December 24 th that begins, “Two years after California began licensing pot shops, the industry remains so outmatched by the black market that a state panel recently joined some legalization supporters in calling for significant changes — perhaps turning again to voters to address the problems. .

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Guest Article: The Legal Status of CBD Oil in Spain

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Several shops in Spain were raided, and CBD oil-based products were confiscated as AECOSAN, Spain’s food and safety authority, had updated its legislation that prohibited the sale and distribution of products containing CBD sold as food supplements.

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