Canna Law Blog

JUNE 2, 2025

In yet another setback for hemp and marijuana-adjacent businesses, the U.S. This latest shift by the SBA, however, zeroes in on hemp operators, especially those producing or selling Consumable Hemp Products. Cannabis is the plant species that includes both marijuana and hemp. Otherwise, be specific.)

Policy

The Cannigma

JULY 18, 2025

Consequently, products tailored for therapeutic purposes—such as those with balanced CBD-to-THC ratios, high-CBD formulations, and microdose options—are becoming increasingly scarce on shelves (The Guardian, 2018; AJMC, 2022). He was also looking for a high-CBD strain suitable for inhalation. Consider Olivia’s story.

Recreational

NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Washington, DC : Today the US Food and Drug Administration is taking in-person public testimony with regard to the “manufacturing, product quality, marketing, labeling, and sale” of CBD-infused retail products. ” Currently, commercially marketed CBD-infused products are not subject to explicit federal regulations. .”

Hemp

Cannabis Cheri

MARCH 25, 2021

Care by Design Hemp , a wholly-owned CannaCraft brand, is pleased to announce that the groundbreaking clinical study exploring the effects of CBD on liver health has concluded after seven months of research. Once completed, safety results of this study will be shared with participating brands and FDA.

CBD

NORML

MAY 15, 2019

NORML has submitted written comments to the US Food and Drug Administration ahead of the agency’s scheduled hearing on the regulation CBD-infused products. Currently, commercially marketed CBD-infused products are not subject to explicit federal regulations.

CBD

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

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 recent batch of warning letters appear to turn on the marketing of Hemp-CBD products as unapproved drugs.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

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. Today we turn to Oklahoma. Whether the cannabidiol is synthetic or natural.

Hemp

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. Generally, UK law also requires that hemp from “third countries”’ be imported under a license. Hemp CBD Products. Hemp CBD Foods.

Hemp

NORML

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

One-third of commercially marketed CBD products tested positive for the presence of synthetic, psychoactive adulterants while others tested negative for any presence of cannabidiol, according to an investigation by the Associated Press. Not a single product tested contained the precise amount of CBD that was advertised on the packaging.

CBD

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 1, 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. Mississippi’s hemp program is really non-existent at this point.

Hemp

Project CBD

JULY 28, 2023

He has guided clients on license applications, facility design and build out, equipment installation and optimization, and plant oil extraction for cannabis and hemp processing facilities. with unknown pharmacological and safety profiles.” Are these compounds actually derived from hemp? — that are widely available.

THC

Leafly

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The post Here’s how USPS ban on e-cigarettes will restrict hemp and CBD oil shipping appeared first on Leafly. The USPS clarified gray areas in the new ENDS ruling with Leafly.

Oil

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) continues to drag its feet in forging a clear path for the sale and marketing of hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) products, foreign agencies and industry players are leading the way by adopting their own sets of regulations. Be derived from hemp grown in the U.S.

CBD

Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

This explosion of interest in the use of cannabis and CBD for animals has led to the development of a multi-million dollar industry creating cannabis-based products for pets. As with humans, cannabis for pets can be broadly divided into two categories : hemp-based CBD and true medical cannabis (marijuana) products.

Pets

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

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

If you’ve been following the hemp scene in Washington state, you know it’s been a bit of a roller coaster. 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.

Food

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

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 18, 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. The proposed rules also address the manufacture of hemp products.

Hemp

Project CBD

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

HerbalGram, the acclaimed quarterly journal of the American Botanical Council, recently published its 2021 “Herb Market Report,” which included data on sales of CBD as an herbal ingredient in mainstream and natural retail channels in the United States. E-commerce sales of CBD in the U.S. Consumers spent roughly $31.3

CBD

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Aguiar-Curry kept her promise and introduced a piece of hemp legislation, AB 228. This bill is aimed at paving the way for adding industrial hemp derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) to foods, beverages, and cosmetics. Ultimately, AB 228 isn’t perfect, but it’s a step in the right direction.

Food

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.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

On November 20th, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (“WSDA”) released the hemp cultivation plan (the “Plan”) that it intends to submit to the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) along with a corresponding set of hemp regulations (“Hemp Rules”). This post will provide an overview of Washington’s hemp plan.

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. FDA has approved one drug, Epidiolex®, which contains CBD. US Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.),

Food

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 19, 2021

Landmark bill would stabilize hemp market by creating regulatory pathway for CBD in food, beverages, and dietary supplements (WASHINGTON) —… Read More.

Hemp

Project CBD

JANUARY 31, 2023

26, the FDA issued a CBD policy statement that reaffirmed its longstanding unwillingness or inability to regulate nonpharmaceutical CBD products. ” After stonewalling for years, the Foot Dragging Administration is basically admitting that its bureaucracy is unable to scale with the scope and magnitude of popular interest in CBD.

CBD

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Last week, I attended Portland’s Hemp CBD Connex , an annual event that highlights the vast potential of hemp and CBD. Of interest to me–because my practice focuses on the regulatory framework of CBD products–was a panel entitled “Weeding Through the CBD Jungle: How to Grow, Run and Be Successful.”

CBD

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

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

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Last week, the Food Standard Agency (“ FSA ”), the agency responsible for protecting public health in relation to food in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (collectively, the “UK”), cleared a path for the sale of CBD-infused food for the next 12 months. The EFSA guidance on cannabinoids strongly echoes the U.S.

Food

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Hemp Roundtable is deeply disappointed to witness FDA’s rejection of two dietary ingredient notifications (NDINs) recently submitted for full spectrum hemp extracts. (WASHINGTON) – The U.S. USHR-Statement-on-FDA-NDIN-Rejection-Letters.

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

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

US hemp roundtable write… Lead sponsors of H.R. 6134, the CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act , are calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide answers as to why the agency has failed to establish a regulatory framework for hemp-derived CBD. Read more at [link].

Hemp

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 .

CBD

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Back in March, former Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) Commission, Scott Gottlieb, explained it would take several years for the agency to come up with rules that would legalize the use of hemp-derived cannabidiol (Hemp-CBD) in food products, unless Congress stepped in.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

Analysts predict that pet-and-animal product sales are among the fastest-growing sectors in the CBD market with estimated sales reaching $125 million by 2022. The basics on CBD, hemp and the 2018 Farm Bill. Hemp or any derivatives remain Unapproved Ingredients for use in animal food of any kind or any species.

Pets

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 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. A license from FDACS is required to cultivate hemp.

Hemp

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.

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