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The Sale of CBD Foods Is Legal in the UK (For Now)

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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.

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What’s Going On With Cannabis Labor Laws?

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In the early days of industrialization, workers often faced long hours, low pay, and unsafe environments without any way to voice their concerns. Over the years, unions have used this power to secure various benefits like health insurance, pensions, and safety standards across industries. million U.S. What is Ballot Measure 119?

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CBD is Everywhere – But Where Does the FDA Stand?

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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. The FDA has provided clarity that hulled hemp seed, hemp protein powder, and hemp seed oil can be legally used in foods.

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Article – Reed Smith: UK: Cannabis In The UK – A Regulatory Environment In Transition?

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Recently, three British MPs went to Canada on a fact-finding cross-party trip to consider the effects of a more relaxed regulatory environment in respect of cannabis. Novel Foods Regulation. EU Regulation 2015/2283 of the European Union (the Novel Foods Regulation) regulates “novel foods”. Authors – Carolyn E.

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Cannabis and the Environment: Seven Significant Side-Effects April 14, 2022

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Similar issues arise under state and federal employee safety and worker Right-to-Know laws, as employees must be educated on the chemicals present and proper handling and risk management procedures. Manufacturing operations generate waste similar to non-cannabis businesses that produce similar products, such as food and tinctures.

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Eurofins Core Business Sets Record Performance in Q2 2021 With 25% Organic Growth Year-on-year

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Food Testing in Europe had a strong performance in the first half of the year. More stringent regulations across many geographies and new testing methods developed and launched by Eurofins are increasing demand for the Group’s Food Testing services. Europe now accounts for c.

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U.S. Attorney General Would Be Required To Create Marijuana Commission To Advise On Legalization Under New Bipartisan Bill

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Dave Joyce (R-OH), Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Brian Mast (R-FL) are teaming up on what’s titled the Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-Prohibition Adult-Use Regulated Environment Act (PREPARE) Act—an incremental reform meant to inform comprehensive cannabis policy changes in the future. Food and Drug Administration.