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California Breaks With the FDA, Poised to Legalize Hemp Cannabinoids in Food and Beverage Products

Cannabis Law Report

The California Legislature has passed a bill that will allow California consumers to purchase food, beverage, dietary supplements, and cosmetics manufactured with hemp-derived cannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD). Some background as to why there is no inter state market for industrial hemp CBD food and beverage products is in order.

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Cannabis Isn’t Food. Don’t Test It Like It Is.

Medicinal Genomics

The foundation for these misconceptions is the idea that cannabis testing regulations should mimic the food industry. We reject this idea because cannabis flower has two major departures from food: it contains high concentrations of antibiotics and it is dried and inhaled. For example. Cannabis Flower is Dried and Inhaled.

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New hemp bills in conflict with IDOA proposed amendments

Illinois News Joint

One key provision addresses the definition of “THC” and the total concentration level limits of 0.3% The definition THC does not include CBD, CBG, CBN, delta-7 THC, delta-8, THC, delta-10 THC, THCa, THCv, THCva, and other yet to be discovered cannabinoids.” La Shawn K. Ford introduced HB5306, and Sen.

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Which Is Better: Cannabis Flower or Concentrate?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Whether you’re new or an experienced cannabis user, you may be wondering which method will work best, flower or concentrate. Cannabis Flower vs Concentrate. If you’re wondering which is better for you, flower or concentrate, the benefits and drawbacks are of special concern. Benefits of Concentrates.

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Mailing Hemp Cannabinoid Products in the U.S.

Canna Law Blog

Now that the holiday season is upon us, hemp-derived cannabinoid (Hemp Cannabinoid) companies are getting busy selling and shipping their products to consumers throughout the country. total THC threshold – note that the USPS guidance erroneously states that the THC concentration is not to exceed a “.03 Synthetic cannabinoids.

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California Splits from the FDA: CBD Now Permitted in Food, Beverages and More

Cannabis Law Report

Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) guidance that CBD cannot be introduced to food products or dietary supplements sold in interstate commerce. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) guidance that CBD cannot be introduced to food products or dietary supplements sold in interstate commerce.

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A Complete Guide to Cannabis Concentrates

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

In this article, we will break down cannabis concentrates made from different types of extraction methods so the next time you go to the dispensary, you’ll be able to talk to the clerk like an expert. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) are the most commonly found cannabinoids in cannabis plants.