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The Epidiolex Effect: Will Other CBD Drugs Receive FDA and DEA Approval?

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On September 28, the DEA designated Epidiolex —a plant-based CBD pharmaceutical manufactured by the UK-based GW Pharmaceuticals—a Schedule V drug in the government’s list of controlled substances. schedules were created by the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in 1970 and are interpreted and enforced by the DEA.

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How long will delta-8 remain legal?

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Delta-8 is derived from CBD extracted from hemp, but in scientific terms it is delta-8 THC. The demand for delta-8 THC, which is derived from CBD extracted from hemp, is keeping many hemp farmers, processors, and distributors afloat right now. Andrea Golan expects a federal response to delta-8 will first come from the DEA. “We

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Is Delta-8 THC a Controlled Substance? Yes. No. Maybe. – Cannabis Business Executive

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Because Delta-8 THC is not expressed in sufficient concentrations in most hemp strains to make its extraction financially viable, most Delta-8 THC on the market is derived from the chemical conversion of hemp-derived cannabidiol (“CBD”). View original article. This chemical conversion is at the root of the legal confusion.

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Is your CBD what it says it is? Study finds high-THC weed sold as hemp

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This article was contributed by SC Labs, a Leafly Certified Labs partner. As federal and state governments tackle the legalization of hemp as a distinct product from cannabis, the safety of the products produced from hemp isn’t getting the same attention as those produced from THC-based cannabis. Presented By. March 31, 2021.

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

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In this article, we lay out the CAOA’s key provisions governing hemp, related cannabis product regulation, and areas where legislators specifically seek industry feedback to inform the best policy approach. Regulatory Oversight of Hemp and Cannabis. The FDA already has primary regulatory authority over all hemp and hemp derivatives.

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Delta-8 THC Made From Hemp Is Officially Banned in Colorado and New York

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Delta-8 THC found in stores comes from CBD extracted from hemp. Last year, the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) claimed that delta-8, like delta-9, was federally banned. Kava kava root extract, nutmeg, and morning glory can get someone high AF, yet anyone of any age can buy these products online or at herb shops across the US.

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UPDATE: What is Delta-8-THC? – Cannabis Business Times

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One problem the brand faced when initially entering the market was testing, as many labs did not have a proper standard operating procedure in place, causing a lot of product to test hot; however, the brand worked through the issue and now sells Delta-8 that a third-party lab extracts from hemp. But there are potential safety concerns.

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