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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. The Catalogue is essentially a food safety mechanism. Here’s the report in full. Language in rules affecting CBD, updated Jan.

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How Medical Marijuana is Cultivated, Processed, and Distributed in the USA

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These regulations aim to maintain quality control, prevent diversion to the illicit market, and ensure patient safety. A well-functioning supply chain ensures that medical marijuana products reach patients safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulations.

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Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduces Bill to Regulate Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD in Food

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Consistent with the definition of “hemp” under the Agricultural Marketing Act, this exception would only apply to extracts from the plant Cannabis sativa L. Notably, this restriction only applies to dietary supplements and foods. Cosmetics containing CBD are not subject to this particular provision.

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The Tip of the Spear Piercing the Regulated Cannabis Industry: How Intoxicating Hemp Cannabinoids and the Illicit Market Pose Significant Challenges to the Emerging Industry

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Indeed, the conflicting patchwork of regulatory mandates and lack of enforcement interest materially contribute to uncertain pathways for legitimate businesses as well as perpetuating dangerous public safety issues. The Farm Bill requires Cannabis Sativa L. Based on that one test, each Cannabis Sativa L.

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

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The European Food Safety Authority (“ EFSA ”), the European equivalent of the U.S. extracts of Cannabis sativa L. We’ve been writing a lot on this blog about the regulation and sale of cannabidiol (“CBD”) products at the state and federal levels.

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Cannabis Administration And Opportunity Act: What The Proposed Federal Cannabis Laws Would Mean For Hemp

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The FDA is currently in an ongoing process evaluating the science and safety of CBD and hemp derivatives in order to determine potential regulatory pathways for hemp. Cannabis defined as: — (i) all parts of the plant Cannabis sativa L., Cannabis defined as: — (i) all parts of the plant Cannabis sativa L.,

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Understanding the Endocannabinoid System: A Guide for Medical Marijuana Patients

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Patients should ensure compliance with local laws and regulations to access medical marijuana safely and legally. Consider factors such as cannabinoid content, potency, strain type (indica, sativa, hybrid), and administration method (smoking, vaporization, oral ingestion, topical application).

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