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4 Reasons Why Total Count Microbial Tests Are Poor Safety Indicators

Medicinal Genomics

The truth is that total count tests are not a good indicator of cannabis and hemp product safety for the following reasons: Pathogenic microbes may still be present Testing methods often do not agree Growers are discouraged from using beneficial microbes Growers are encouraged to use remediation. fumigatus, A. Conclusion.

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New Citizen Petition Filed by CBD Company

Canna Law Blog

In its petition, the NPA is asking the FDA to do one of three things : Determine that CBD is not excluded from the definition of dietary supplement under Section 21 U.S.C. § Exercise enforcement discretion review the safety data of a CBD dietary supplement consistent with the premarket safety review of a new dietary ingredient notification.

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Canada – Govt Publishes – Compliance and enforcement of the Cannabis Act report: Inspection data summary 2019-2020

Cannabis Law Report

Definitions of observations. Definitions of observations. A major observation describes a situation that may result in a risk to public health or public safety, or may involve fraud, or may increase the risk of diversion, prevent the detection of diversion or health risk. Here’s the report’s introduction and summary.

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FDA Stresses CBD Safety Concerns in 15 Warning Letters and Revised Consumer Update

The Blunt Truth

In addition to the letters, the FDA published a revised Consumer Update detailing safety concerns about CBD products more broadly. The FDA also highlighted the issue it has proclaimed since May 2019, when the CBD Policy Working Group held a public hearing–“many unanswered questions and data gaps about CBD toxicity” remain.

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Document: Impacts of Marijuana Legalization in Colorado A Report Pursuant to C.R.S. 24-33.4-516

Cannabis Law Report

This bill mandated that the Division of Criminal Justice in the Department of Public Safety conduct a study of the impacts of Amendment 64, particularly as these relate to law enforcement activities. Furthermore, the measurement of available data elements can be affected by very context of marijuana legalization. 13-283 (C.R.S.

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Report – Just Published: Impacts of Marijuana Legalization in Colorado A Report Pursuant to C.R.S. 24-33.4-516 July 2021

Cannabis Law Report

This bill mandated that the Division of Criminal Justice in the Department of Public Safety conduct a study of the impacts of Amendment 64, particularly as these relate to law enforcement activities. Furthermore, the measurement of available data elements can be affected by very context of marijuana legalization. 13-283 (C.R.S.

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FDA Press Release: FDA warns 15 companies for illegally selling various products containing cannabidiol as agency details safety concerns

Cannabis Law Report

The FDA also published a revised Consumer Update detailing safety concerns about CBD products more broadly. This includes ongoing work to obtain and evaluate information to address outstanding questions related to the safety of CBD products, while maintaining the agency’s rigorous public health standards.

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