NORML

MAY 15, 2019

NORML’s testimony concluded : “For years, producers of these products have navigated in a grey area of the law — manufacturing products of variable and sometimes questionable quality and safety. In December, Congress enacted legislation removing industrial hemp (defined as cannabis containing less than 0.3

CBD

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2023

La Shawn Ford to introduce a new bill for regulating hemp and delta-8 products. Last week, Ford introduced House Bill 4161 , the Consumable Hemp Licensing bill, which focuses mainly on permits, licensing, testing, taxes, and a new special fund known as the Hemp Social Equity Fund. 24-26 and Nov.

Hemp

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 11, 2024

Stakeholders’ ongoing battle over hemp regulations in Illinois continued this week. Lakesia Collins renewed their call to move forward with their proposals for hemp regulations and taxation ( House Bill 5306 , House Bill 4161 , and Senate Bill 3790 ). New sponsored legislation from Sen. Kimberly A. La Shawn K. Ford and Sen.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Here’s their press release about the launch of the practice… With federal and state enforcement activities ramping up, the new EHS practice will focus on helping marijuana and hemp companies maintain compliance with environmental regulations that carry serious penalties. About the EHS Practice Leaders . and around the world.

Environment

Veriheal

JUNE 17, 2022

Oregon Bans Synthetic Cannabinoids. Beginning next month, Oregon’s ban on the sale of synthetic cannabinoids in grocery stores and other retail locations will officially go into effect. Synthetic cannabinoids are derived from hemp and thus subject to much more limited regulations.

Cannabinoids

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

ACS Laboratory Will Grant its Safety Seal to Any Product Testing Beyond the Minimum for a Full Panel of Tests. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ACS Laboratory , the largest state-of-the-art testing facility in cannabis and hemp testing in the eastern U.S., BOCA RATON, Fla. , Aug. BOCA RATON, Fla. , Aug.

Cannabinoids

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill and the legalization of hemp and hemp derivatives, including cannabidiol (“CBD”), has led to a massive CBD craze in the United States. The highly coveted cannabinoid is infused with everything: bath bombs, dog treats and even workout clothes (yes, workout clothes!). Hemp CBD Products.

Hemp

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As reported earlier , HB4161 focuses mainly on safety concerns, including permits, licensing, testing, taxes, and a new Hemp Social Equity Fund, but HB4161 also contains amendments that would affect registered Illinois medical cannabis patients and cottage hemp operators as well.

Patients

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

AB 45 – Industrial Hemp Products. The mission of the United Cannabis Business Association is to establish a comprehensive, statewide cannabinoid policy. It is in that same spirit that UCBA has spent the last three years advocating for responsible consumable hemp policy.

Cannabinoids

Canna Law Blog

JULY 21, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. When it comes to hemp, few states have embraced hemp like Colorado.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2021

We were very pleased that the draft contained a section that would ensure a regulatory pathway for the sale of hemp-derived CBD as a dietary supplement. We were concerned, however, that in the draft, hemp-derived ingredients would be subjected to a uniquely onerous regulatory regime, or in some cases, still treated as illegal substances.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

introduced legislation on May 21 to ensure hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) is regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) like other ingredients used in dietary supplements, foods, and beverages. US Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) link] extracts.

Food

Healer

MAY 25, 2021

Phytocannabinoids found in cannabis and hemp exist in two states: acidic (for example THCA, CBDA ) & neutral (THC, CBD). In this article, I share what we know about acidic cannabinoids today and why you should incorporate them. Acidic cannabinoids increase the therapeutic benefits of the “entourage effect”.

Cannabinoids

NORML

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The AP reported that ten of the 30 products analyzed tested positive for the presence of synthetic cannabinoids typically identified in illicit products such as ‘Spice,’ ‘K2,’ and other controlled substances. ” Full text of the Associated Press investigation is online here.

CBD

Veriheal

JUNE 1, 2023

The research authors revealed that hemp seed cake, a by-product from hemp oil extraction, contained low cannabinoids, a healthy source of fiber, and crude protein for cattle and other animals. For up to 8 days after the feeding period, trace amounts of cannabinoids were discovered in parts of the animals.

THC

Canna Law Blog

JUNE 18, 2019

One such report, released on June 3, provided insight on hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”). Despite that, it’s kind of a big deal because it outlines Congress’ expectations for the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) when it comes to Hemp-CBD. Though hemp only has 0.3%

Hemp

Medicinal Genomics

JULY 14, 2022

Several articles have been published recently describing the challenges of microbial testing on cannabis and hemp. We believe a better way to ensure consumer safety is to perform species-specific tests that target known pathogenic organisms, such as A. One thing that all these articles have in common is total count tests. fumigatus, A.

Safety

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2023

“These products are unregulated and untested, readily available on the internet and unlicensed sources, and pose significant threat to public health and safety.”. The post New Study Raises Concerns Over Inhalation of THC-O appeared first on NORML.

THC

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 17, 2023

CANNRA urges federal action to provide a regulatory framework for hemp-derived cannabinoid products. These products currently lack federal manufacturing, testing, and labeling requirements, and they pose consumer safety and public health risks. This […]

Cannabinoids

Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

It’s been two months since synthetic cannabinoids were outlawed in Oregon , where legal cannabis sales totaled almost $1.2 Included in the list of forbidden products are lab-grown cannabinoids. Because of this, synthetic cannabinoids in Oregon pose a risk to consumer health and safety. billion in 2021.

Cannabinoids

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.

Food

Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

On the heels of the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announcing a Second Notice for proposed amendments involving provisions to the Illinois Industrial Hemp Act that would regulate and redefine how THC and THCA levels are measured (essentially banning hemp and hemp products in Illinois), Rep.

Hemp

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.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

With hemp already federally legal, a primary policy issue is how marijuana and hemp—two varieties of the cannabis plant—would be distinguished under a federal regulatory regime. Distinction between Cannabis and Hemp Under the CAOA. THC would be regulated differently than low-THC hemp as “cannabis.” Cannabis above 0.3%

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 27, 2023

Hemp Today reports the following Food safety officials in the Czech Republic say they will ban the marketing of products that contain CBD and other cannabinoids from hemp, citing EU regulations and a lack of research on the compounds’ health effects.

Cannabinoids

MedicalJane

MAY 21, 2020

Researchers at The University of New Mexico (UNM) have conducted a series of recent studies testing the effectiveness and safety of consuming cannabis, but this is the first study they have conducted measuring the therapeutic potential of hemp oil with low THC levels. The Hemp Farming Act of 2018.

Oil

SpeedWeed

MARCH 21, 2021

As is the case in the United States, Europe lacks sufficiently reliable scientific data to support the safety of products infused with full spectrum hemp extract. and derived products containing cannabinoids, including CBD, as “Novel Food” under the EU Novel Food Catalogue. Read the entire article at The Fresh Toast.

Safety

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2022

Observational Data Collected On Long-term Consumption of Oral C BD Shows No Correlation To Safety Issues Raised by FDA. The results renew calls from the hemp and CBD industries urging FDA to take steps to regulate CBD now, and calling on Congress to act if FDA continues to delay.

Safety

Canna Law Blog

JUNE 23, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. On May 31, 2019, DNR issued proposed industrial hemp rules.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Each Sunday, we summarize a new state in alphabetical order. 459 and S.P.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

Below is our list of six things we think every pet parent (or pet product manufacturer) needs to know about CBD and other hemp-containing pet products as well as the challenges facing regulators, veterinarians and industry stakeholders. The basics on CBD, hemp and the 2018 Farm Bill.

Pets

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2022

NEW STUDY DEMONSTRATES CBD’S STRONG SAFETY PROFILE , AMPLIFIES CALLS FOR FDA REGULATION. Observational Data Collected On Long-term Consumption of Oral C BD Shows No Correlation To Safety Issues Raised by FDA. It has been over four years since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and non-intoxicating hemp derivatives like CBD.

Safety

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

Researchers using a unique chemical screening process found that two hemp cannabinoids blocked COVID infection of human cells in a lab test. They found that two chemical compounds in hemp – cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) – blocked a step the spiked protein in COVID takes to infect people.

Cannabinoids

The Cannigma

MAY 6, 2021

This compound is produced in very small amounts in marijuana and hemp, but most of what is on the market today is converted synthetically in a lab and sold in amounts largely unseen in nature. . Because most delta-8 products are derived from hemp plants, it is believed by some that they fall under a loophole in federal cannabis laws.

THC

The Cannigma

JULY 11, 2021

According to the WHO review, delta-10-THC is a synthetic cannabinoid that can be synthesized from delta-9-THC but which does not occur naturally in the plant. Delta-10-THC is a very rare molecule not often found in laboratory analyses of cannabis products, and its structure may be confused with other minor cannabinoids. Testing issues.

THC

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Europe has also witnessed a huge demand for the most coveted cannabinoid, whose market, Brightfiled Group predicts, will grow by 400% by 2023. European markets are complex, particularly when it comes to hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp CBD”). Unlike the U.S. Novel Food Regulations . Different Languages.

CBD

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

TEL AVIV, Israel, June 14, 2021 – Leafreport.com (“Leafreport” or the “Company”), the CBD industry’s peer-reviewed watchdog website, announced today the results from a comprehensive review of hemp-derived Delta-8 THC products with the purpose of seeing if these products are safe, legal and contain the advertised amount of Delta-8 THC.

THC