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The Legal Status of Cannabis for Animals

Project CBD

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.

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Hemp-CBD Pet Foods Are Everywhere But Are They Legal?

Canna Law Blog

According to recent reporting , pet industry spending is expected to reach $96 billion by 2020 with CBD as one of its fastest growing sections. Yet, public demand for Hemp-CBD pet products may be pushing the market ahead regardless of legal requirements. While there are many Hemp-CBD pet products on the U.S.

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Hemp/CBD Litigation: Curaleaf Hit With Federal Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Securities Violations

Canna Law Blog

Not much later, Curaleaf found itself on the wrong side of the FDA with respect to health claims Curaleaf had made about its CBD products. ” The article explains that in response to the FDA warning letter, Curaleaf (wisely) scrubbed its website and social media accounts of health claims about its CBD products. .”

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CBD is Everywhere – But Where Does the FDA Stand?

The Blunt Truth

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%

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United States: Federal Trademark Considerations For Cannabis/CBD Goods And Services

Cannabis Law Report

The Guide also affirms the USPTO’s position that it will not allow the federal registration of trademarks or service marks for use in connection with goods and/or services that are not lawful under federal law, even if the goods and/or services are lawful under some state laws. Published At: [link].

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USPTO Issues Clarification on Hemp-Related Trademarks

Canna Law Blog

The USPTO began by reiterating what we have written about extensively: “Use of a mark in commerce must be lawful under federal law to be the basis for federal registration under the U.S. Cannabis and CBD derived from marijuana (i.e., The USPTO also makes note of the elephant in the room when it comes to CBD: the FDA.

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FDA Cites Five Companies for Illegally Selling Delta-8 THC and CBD Products

Cannabis Law Report

Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued Warning Letters to five companies selling products containing delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8 THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Like CBD, delta-8 THC is also derived from the Cannabis sativa plant. FDA Warning Letters. In particular, FDA highlighted the following –.

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