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Feds Might Regulate CBD as a Food Ingredient

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The CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act (the Act ) indicates that the Feds might regulate CBD as a food ingredient, and that it may lead to regulation of other cannabinoids. If the Feds regulate CBD as a food ingredient, it could seriously change the game (in a good way) for hemp CBD companies. In a press release , U.S.

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New Federal Bill Would Regulate CBD as a Food Ingredient… But What About the Other Cannabinoids?

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On December 2, Congress introduced the CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act (the Act ), a bipartisan bill that would establish federal standards for food and beverage products containing hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD). The post New Federal Bill Would Regulate CBD as a Food Ingredient… But What About the Other Cannabinoids?

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Spain’s Agency for Consumer Affairs, Food Safety and Nutrition (AECOSAN) Follows EIHA’s Lead

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The Spanish Agency for Consumer Affairs, Food Safety and Nutrition (AECOSAN) has struck a blow against hemp food producers in their ongoing efforts to clear a path for hemp extracts in food across Europe. That way of thinking makes extracts, derived from the hemp plant’s leaves and flowers, a “novel” food under EU rules.

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Exporting CBD Food Just Got Harder: The European Union Makes a Move

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The United States is not the only international actor, however, that is concerned with regulating the sale of CBD products, including CBD-infused foods. The European Food Safety Authority (“ EFSA ”), the European equivalent of the U.S. Generally, it takes 3 years for an ingredient to gain novel food status.

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UK rules CBD is novel food, sets one year deadline for regulatory approval

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UK food regulators have stood by their threat to remove products containing CBD from sale if businesses do not gain special authorisation, and have set March 31, 2021 as the deadline for applications. The authorisation process ensures novel foods meet legal standards, including on safety and content.

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Cannabis Standards Rely on Transparency, Compliance and Collaboration

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This “zero recall” standard, the team said, was attributed to the fact that their cannabis product standards with regard to food safety and health was high and involved documentation of over 100 pages. . o Respondent checks: Age gates are in place to ensure compliance, and if underaged, then medical licenses must be checked.

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Oregon Cannabis Investigation Serves As a Reminder About Consumer Product Safety

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Cannabis products are being produced and distributed in an increasing number of forms while a growing variety of cannabis-infused foods and beverages are being marketed in growing number of states with legal recreational cannabis. The investigation is a reminder to those in the cannabis product supply chain?such For More Information.