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Intoxicating Hemp Swindle

Project CBD

MARCH 7, 2025

These can include Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC, which are typically synthesized from CBD isolate that’s sourced from hemp. There’s also THCP, THCO, HHC, and others that can’t be made from CBD starter material and thus are outside the legal definition of “hemp.” Devitt expresses serious safety concerns.

Hemp

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Chairwoman Velázquez Introduced Bill To End Marijuana Prohibition And Promote Small Businesses

NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia Velázquez along with Representatives Jared Golden and Dwight Evans introduced a package of legislation, ( H.R. An additional thirteen states have passed laws specific to the possession of cannabidiol (CBD) oil for therapeutic purposes. 3540 , H.R. 3543 , and H.R. and the U.S.

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What You Need to Know About Cannabis and Coronavirus

NORML

APRIL 9, 2020

NORML’s Responsible Consumer Safety Tips. Read and download NORML’s consumer safety tips. NORML wishes to reiterate its message that the public beware of online misinformation surrounding the use of either cannabis or CBD as a potential remedy for COVID-19. Download tips. Download memo. View the up-to-date list.

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The STATES Act Reintroduced: Bipartisan Measure Limits Federal Government’s Ability To Interfere With State-Sanctioned Marijuana Business, Policies

NORML

APRIL 4, 2019

This Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to reduce the number of instances in which federal law enforcement agencies could carry out legal actions against state-licensed cannabis businesses or other related enterprises. “The majority of states now regulate either the medical use or the adult use of marijuana.

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NORML Issues Cannabis Policy Guidance For Lawmakers and Prosecutors For Protecting Public Health During COVID-19 Crisis

NORML

APRIL 1, 2020

“In this era of tremendous uncertainty, it is crucial that policymakers use every tool in their toolkit to promote public health and safety. By implementing these common-sense reforms, we can ensure a safer environment for those who work in this essential industry and those who they provide for,” said NORML’s Strekal.

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Marijuana Banking Passes Critical Committee

NORML

MARCH 28, 2019

Currently, thousands of state-licensed and regulated businesses lack access to the banking industry and are unable to accept credit cards, deposit revenues, or write checks to meet payroll or pay taxes because federal law discourages financial institutions from engaging in such partnerships.

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Marijuana Banking Bill Scheduled For Committee Markup

NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Thousands of state-licensed and regulated businesses lack access to the banking industry and are unable to accept credit cards, deposit revenues, or write checks to meet payroll or pay taxes because federal law discourages financial institutions from engaging in such partnerships. With 97.7% of the U.S.

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Banking Marijuana Safety Policy

Ireland – Food Safety Authority Looking To Educate Retailers About CBD Products

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2021

The Food Safety authority of Ireland (FSAI) has invited the owners and managers of small food businesses to attend a free webinar addressing the legalities of selling cannabidiol (CBD), a chemical compound found in cannabis.

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Bipartisan Legislation To End Marijuana Prohibition Filed

NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

The members were joined by NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri as well as representatives from the Minority Cannabis Business Association, The Veterans Cannabis Coalition, and individuals impacted by criminalization. An additional fifteen states have passed laws specific to the possession of cannabidiol (CBD) oil for therapeutic purposes.

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The FDA Issues Hemp-CBD Warning Letters and a Consumer Update

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) had a busy Monday this week. On November 25, the agency issued warning letters to 15 businesses selling hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”) products as unapproved drugs. The FDA also released updated consumer guidance on Hemp-CBD. The FDA has approved CBD as a drug: Epidiolex.

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What To Consider Before Entering the European CBD Market

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

This past year, the cannabidiol (“CBD”) craze has taken the world by surprise, showing remarkable prospect for economic growth. According to BDS Analytics and Arcview Market Research , the CBD market is expected to surpass $20 billion by 2024 in the United States alone. Unlike the U.S. Novel Food Regulations .

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Cannabis Testing + Branding = Business Building

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

As an example, look at the bubble of CBD in the last year to see consumers swooning over science that is yet to be regulated and false or misleading packaging that profligates on shelves across the US. QUESTION: What’s the state of the Cannabis business today? . Especially in CBD/Hemp. . . Shannon Swantek. .

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Does Your Cannabis Business Qualify for Trademark Protection? The Answer is Most Certainly “Yes!”

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 21, 2020

We try to cover cannabis-related trademark issues thoroughly on this blog, because branding and trademark protection form the most basic foundation for most businesses. For example, while the FDA maintains that CBD cannot be added to food products without violating the FDCA, its position on CBD in topical products is quite different.

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HempFusion Wellness Announces Toxicology Results from Validcare’s Clinical Study on CBD Liver Safety

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 23, 2021

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$CBD.U #CBD–HempFusion CBD–HempFusion Wellness Inc. DENVER, Colo.–(BUSINESS TSX:CBD.U) (OTCQX:CBDHF) (FWB:8OO) (“HempFusion” or the “Company”), a leading health and wellness company offering… Read More.

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Safety CBD Business

Pennsylvania CBD User Entitled to Unemployment Benefits

The Blunt Truth

JUNE 3, 2020

On May 11, 2020, a Pennsylvania court upheld the state Unemployment Compensation Board of Review’s order granting a CBD (cannabidiol) user unemployment benefits after being terminated for testing positive for marijuana ( Washington Health System v. As previously reported here , CBD is projected to be a $22 billion industry by 2022.

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U.S. lawmakers introduce. “CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act of 2021”

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 5, 2021

House of Representatives on Thursday introduced a bill that would create a national regulatory framework for hemp-based CBD in food and beverages. CBD-Product-Safety-and-Standardization-Act. The bill is focused on food other than dietary supplements, the subject of previous CBD legislation in the Congress.

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Portugal’s Food Safety Authority Seizes More Than 4m Products Saying CBD Is A ‘Novel Food’ Despite Court Ruling

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 23, 2023

Business of Cannabis reports Ana Oliveira, Chief Inspector of the National Operations Unit of the Public Information Division of the ASAE (Food and Economic Security Authority), has informed Cannareporter that, in the last 4 years, 208 economic operators were inspected in Portugal, with the initiation of 31 countervailing proceedings and 18 criminal (..)

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British Hemp Alliance Says It “cannot support a number of the recommendatons laid out by the ACI and CMC in their new report Health Guidance Levels for THC in CBD products: Safety Assessment & Regulatory Recommendations”

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 26, 2021

The following organisations representing 1000 domestic hemp and CBD businesses in the UK, yesterday issued a statement saying… A… Read More.

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Charlotte’s Web CBD Banned by British Regulators

Veriheal

JANUARY 18, 2023

Three different types of cannabidiol (CBD) oils produced by Charlotte’s Web have been banned by British regulators. The British Food Standards Agency (FSA) has also disqualified approximately 100 CBD products for undisclosed reasons. Despite the law’s passing, CBD is still widely unregulated in the United Kingdom. CBD sales. .

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HempFusion Commends the Proposed Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 21, 2021

HempFusion is One of a Select Few Brands Prepared for FDA Compliance DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$CBD.U #CBD–HempFusion CBD–HempFusion Wellness Inc. TSX:CBD.U) (OTCQX:CBDHF) (FWB:8OO)… Read More.

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New- ANH-Intl Special Report: Is safety the new gremlin for CBD regulation?

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2020

We take a look at where CBD regulation might be going and whether we should be concerned about safety writes Rob Verkerk PhD, scientific and executive director, ANH-Intl. We take a look at where CBD regulation might be going and whether we should be concerned about safety. Most CBD supplements illegal in USA. ?

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Allay Consulting Partners with Cannabis Connect Insurance to Offer Businesses Insurance Discounts for Risk Mitigation

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hemp, CBD, THC-cannabis and psilocybin compliance consulting firm Allay today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Cannabis Connect Insurance (CCI) to offer discounted rates to cannabis companies working with Allay to gain critical safety certifications. “In PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS

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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Colorado

Canna Law Blog

JULY 21, 2019

In light of these legislative changes, we are presenting a 50-state series analyzing how each jurisdiction treats hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”). According to a report prepared by Marijuana Business Daily , in 2018, Colorado allocated 12,042 outdoor acres and 2.35 Each Sunday we will summarize a new state in alphabetical order.

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Selling Hemp and CBD Online? Read this First!

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 16, 2020

We recently received a request from a client to advise them on Shopify’s guidance on selling CBD products on its platform. Unfortunately, that does not mean that sellers of these types of products should just wing it, given the proliferation of CBD online and in retail stores. cosmetics, dietary supplements, etc.)

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Hemp CBD Seed-To-Sale Compliance

Washington Bans Hemp-CBD in Food

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. Epidiolex contains CBD. According to the WSDA, Hemp-CBD is not approved as a food ingredient.

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Food Hemp CBD Seed-To-Sale

GemmaCert: Scientific Study Reveals Major Deviation Between Labelled and Actual CBD Potency in Commercial Products

Puff Puff Post

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

24, 2020 /CNW/ — GemmaCert has revealed today the results of a scientific study which points toward a significant deviation between labelled and measured cannabidiol (CBD) potency on commercially available products. These results raise safety and efficacy concerns. differentiation between labeled and measured CBD values .

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Analysis Finds False Dosage Labels On Most Amazon Hemp And CBD Products

Veriheal

MARCH 25, 2024

Selling hemp, CBD (cannabidiol), and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) products on Amazon’s marketplace is prohibited, but that hasn’t stopped sellers from finding ways to circumvent this policy. One such company, CBD Oracle, has recently analyzed a variety of CBD and hemp products available for sale on Amazon.

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Hemp CBD Seed-To-Sale Policy

Some Things Never Change: COVID-19?s Impact on CBD (or Lack Thereof)

The Blunt Truth

MAY 26, 2020

Meanwhile, certain CBD companies have wasted no time in making unsubstantiated claims related to COVID-19. As the pandemic rages on, the CBD industry continues to grow as it did before the crisis, and regulatory agencies are becoming increasingly active in overseeing the burgeoning industry. CBD Enforcement Activity.

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CBD Hemp Programs Food

CBD is Everywhere – But Where Does the FDA Stand?

The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 13, 2019

CBD is “thriving” in the current regulatory environment, but is it doing so illegally? Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb opined last week , “the CBD craze is getting out of hand. Current federal law expressly allows for the distribution of hemp-derived CBD products that contain 0.3% As former U.S.

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New safety initiative for Wellington CBD a ‘game-changer’

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

MARCH 11, 2023

Wellington City Council launched the Pōneke Promise programme in 2021 with the aim of making the CBD safer. “Businesses and. Read More

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Safety CBD Business

CBD Topicals are Not Immune from FDA Scrutiny, as Recent Warning Letters Show

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

We’ve written extensively on this blog about industrial hemp-derived CBD products, including CBD comestibles , CBD pet products , CBD in alcohol , and CBD topicals. Our main priority was safety, effectiveness. As we’ve analyzed before, cosmetics are treated differently under federal law than food products.

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Topical CBD Food Pets

What Is The FDA Saying About Full Spectrum Hemp? Key Takeaways From Rejections Of NDINs

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still in the process of determining the regulatory framework for CBD and other hemp derivatives. But how does this FDCA provision apply to CBD? In one word: Epidolex. The “article” in question is cannabidiol, which just so happens to be the active ingredient in the FDA-approved drug Epidiolex.

Hemp

Hemp Safety Food Data

FDA Releases Plan To Obtain Data Regarding Cannabis-Derived Product Usage & Safety

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Earlier this month, the FDA released a seven-page plan to accelerate its research into the safety of cannabis-derived products. For those in the industry hoping that this latest FDA announcement is the agency’s long-awaited CBD enforcement guidance, the wait continues.

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US Hemp Roundtable Analysis Of FDA CBD Report To Congress

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 7, 2020

More than a week after a Congressional deadline, FDA finally released its long-awaited report to Congress on the potential regulatory pathways for the sale of hemp-derived CBD products. FDA is re-opening the docket to obtain information on “full spectrum” and “broad spectrum” hemp extracts, and how they compare to CBD isolate products.

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Hemp CBD Research and Development Safety

Virginia, Marijuana, and How Medical Legalization May Unfold in the South

NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

The passage of SB 701 directed the Virginia Board of Pharmacy to regulate and monitor the state’s CBD- and THC-A-rich oils. There are currently five “pharmaceutical processor” permit holders in Virginia, and they’re about to open for business. Is it a CBD program? A low-THC program?

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Legalization Marijuana Programs Oil

The Week in Weed: September 17, 2021

The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

And finally, veterinarians in Nevada can now prescribe CBD to their patients. Changes include new regulations regarding product samples, a change to the definition of cannabis business owners in the state and a loosening of rules around the sale of branded merchandise. Why should Fido and Rover be left out of the CBD craze?

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Pets Patients CBD Safety

And Best Democratic Experiment Goes to. (Legal?) Weed at the Oscars

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

According to MarketWatch, this year’s “treasure trove of over-the-top gifts for the acting and directing nominees is packed with cannabis chocolates, CBD beauty products and a year-long VIP membership to L.A.’s But this gifting rule is far more complicated for cannabis business licensees. of the Health & Safety Code.

Wellness and Beauty

Wellness and Beauty Legalization Food CBD

CRN Denounces FDA Rejection of New Dietary Ingredient Notifications for Hemp Extract Containing CBD, Urges Congress to Act

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2021

The following is a statement from CRN President & CEO Steve Mister: “CRN is extremely disappointed to learn that FDA rejected NDI notifications for full-spectrum hemp extract containing CBD submitted earlier this year by supplement manufacturers Charlotte’s Web and Irwin Naturals. In December 2019, CRN and FDA met to discuss these issues.

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Extraction Hemp CBD Safety

Human Trial Showing CBD Safe A Boost For Industry In Battles With Regulators – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

MARCH 26, 2021

RESULTS from a major US trial over 800 people over the past seven months found CBD use has zero impact on the liver. In March, last year the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested specific data on liver toxicity data after saying it believed from CBD use posed ‘real risks’ to human health. UK Requires CBD Safety Evidence.

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CBD Business Data Safety

USPTO Refusal To Register Cannabis Trademarks Hurts Public

Green Relief

MAY 6, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office’s policy of rejecting applications to register trademarks that identify nonhemp cannabis products, as well as certain hemp CBD products, reflects an unduly doctrinaire approach that ultimately makes Americans less safe.

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Downstream Effects: April 2023

Project CBD

APRIL 11, 2023

This is first of an occasional column that updates developments pertaining to articles previously published by Project CBD. As Project CBD reported last year: “With over 2,000 acres licensed to grow cannabis, California cannabis farmers put between 30 and 55 million plants in the ground every year. Sponsored by CannaCraft, Inc.,

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Supply Chain CBD Environment Cultivation

The Week in Weed: December 10, 2021

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Lawmakers introduced a bill to require the FDA to regulate CBD. Advocates of allowing the banking industry to serve cannabis businesses have seen many opportunities to enact legislation come and go. cbd regulation. CBD products are increasingly popular, but their legality is less clear-cut. marijuana banking.

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Banking Food CBD Legislation

The Week in Weed: May 1, 2020

The Blunt Truth

APRIL 30, 2020

The FDA is cracking down on CBD companies making wild claims about their products. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) introduced the Emergency Cannabis Small Business Health and Safety Act (H.R. So far, the bill has been referred to the Committee on Small Business, but no other action has been taken.

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US Hemp Roundtable Analyses FDA’s CBD Report To Congress

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

FDA Issues CBD Report to Congress. More than a week after a Congressional deadline, FDA finally released its long-awaited report to Congress on the potential regulatory pathways for the sale of hemp-derived CBD products. Click here for the full report. The agency’s delay results in the worst of both worlds — U.S. hemp farming.

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Hemp CBD Safety Topical

Intoxicating Hemp Swindle

Chairwoman Velázquez Introduced Bill To End Marijuana Prohibition And Promote Small Businesses

Trending Sources

What You Need to Know About Cannabis and Coronavirus

The STATES Act Reintroduced: Bipartisan Measure Limits Federal Government’s Ability To Interfere With State-Sanctioned Marijuana Business, Policies

NORML Issues Cannabis Policy Guidance For Lawmakers and Prosecutors For Protecting Public Health During COVID-19 Crisis

Marijuana Banking Passes Critical Committee

Marijuana Banking Bill Scheduled For Committee Markup

Ireland – Food Safety Authority Looking To Educate Retailers About CBD Products

Bipartisan Legislation To End Marijuana Prohibition Filed

The FDA Issues Hemp-CBD Warning Letters and a Consumer Update

What To Consider Before Entering the European CBD Market

Cannabis Testing + Branding = Business Building

Does Your Cannabis Business Qualify for Trademark Protection? The Answer is Most Certainly “Yes!”

HempFusion Wellness Announces Toxicology Results from Validcare’s Clinical Study on CBD Liver Safety

Pennsylvania CBD User Entitled to Unemployment Benefits

U.S. lawmakers introduce. “CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act of 2021”

Portugal’s Food Safety Authority Seizes More Than 4m Products Saying CBD Is A ‘Novel Food’ Despite Court Ruling

British Hemp Alliance Says It “cannot support a number of the recommendatons laid out by the ACI and CMC in their new report Health Guidance Levels for THC in CBD products: Safety Assessment & Regulatory Recommendations”

Charlotte’s Web CBD Banned by British Regulators

HempFusion Commends the Proposed Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act

New- ANH-Intl Special Report: Is safety the new gremlin for CBD regulation?

Allay Consulting Partners with Cannabis Connect Insurance to Offer Businesses Insurance Discounts for Risk Mitigation

Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Colorado

Selling Hemp and CBD Online? Read this First!

Washington Bans Hemp-CBD in Food

GemmaCert: Scientific Study Reveals Major Deviation Between Labelled and Actual CBD Potency in Commercial Products

Analysis Finds False Dosage Labels On Most Amazon Hemp And CBD Products

Some Things Never Change: COVID-19?s Impact on CBD (or Lack Thereof)

CBD is Everywhere – But Where Does the FDA Stand?

New safety initiative for Wellington CBD a ‘game-changer’

CBD Topicals are Not Immune from FDA Scrutiny, as Recent Warning Letters Show

What Is The FDA Saying About Full Spectrum Hemp? Key Takeaways From Rejections Of NDINs

FDA Releases Plan To Obtain Data Regarding Cannabis-Derived Product Usage & Safety

US Hemp Roundtable Analysis Of FDA CBD Report To Congress

Virginia, Marijuana, and How Medical Legalization May Unfold in the South

The Week in Weed: September 17, 2021

And Best Democratic Experiment Goes to. (Legal?) Weed at the Oscars

CRN Denounces FDA Rejection of New Dietary Ingredient Notifications for Hemp Extract Containing CBD, Urges Congress to Act

Human Trial Showing CBD Safe A Boost For Industry In Battles With Regulators – Cannabis Business Executive

USPTO Refusal To Register Cannabis Trademarks Hurts Public

Downstream Effects: April 2023

The Week in Weed: December 10, 2021

The Week in Weed: May 1, 2020

US Hemp Roundtable Analyses FDA’s CBD Report To Congress

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