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Major Food and Beverage Companies Call Out Marijuana Copycats

Canna Law Blog

Last week, a coalition of major food and beverage companies (self-identified as “consumer packaged goods companies”) asked Congress to do more about the growing number of copycat THC edible products and counterfeit trademarks piggybacking off of their well-known items. Post Consumer Brands, and Kellogg Company. We urge your support.”.

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New Federal Bill Would Regulate CBD as a Food Ingredient… But What About the Other Cannabinoids?

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On December 2, Congress introduced the CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act (the Act ), a bipartisan bill that would establish federal standards for food and beverage products containing hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD). If you follow this blog, you know we share Rep. In a press release , U.S.

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A Peek at German Marijuana Legalization

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We’ve blogged about Germany’s steady progress to legalization a few times now (see here and here ), and it appears that the Germans are staying true to their promise of implementing legalization in the near future. Some of the details of German marijuana legalization were given over to the German press last week.

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Feds Might Regulate CBD as a Food Ingredient

Canna Law Blog

The CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act (the Act ) indicates that the Feds might regulate CBD as a food ingredient, and that it may lead to regulation of other cannabinoids. Task the FDA with establishing CBD content limits, packaging and labeling requirements, and determining in which categories of food CBD is appropriate for use.

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State AGs Call for Congressional Action on Copycat THC Edibles

Cannabis Law Report

More than 20 state attorneys general (AGs) authored an open letter to congressional leaders calling for legislation that would regulate tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) edibles that mimic the packaging and names of popular products. Manufacturers of copycat and illicit THC edibles do not represent the cannabis industry.

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West Virginia’s Medical Marijuana Program: A Comprehensive Guide to Dispensaries and Legal Regulations

MMJ Recs

Additionally, the Medical Cannabis Act regulates various aspects of the program, including testing, labeling, and packaging requirements for medical marijuana products. Moreover, dispensaries must implement robust security measures to prevent theft and ensure patient safety.

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The Economic Impact of the Medical Marijuana Industry: Trends and Projections

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Recent trends indicate a growing interest in alternative forms of consumption, such as edibles, topicals, and concentrates, in addition to traditional flower products. Regulations vary significantly by jurisdiction but typically encompass licensing requirements, product safety standards, and distribution protocols.