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Washington Q&A: Hemp Processor Registration and Hemp Extract Certification

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On April 16, 2021, Governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5372 (SB 5372), “An Act relating to hemp processor registration and a hemp extract certification into law.” What is hemp extract certification? The FDA has long maintained that hemp extract (setting aside hemp seed products) is not an approved food ingredient.

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Virginia Announces New Policy Allowing the Production of Hemp Extracts

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Under a new policy announced by the Northam Administration, the Commonwealth of Virginia will soon officially authorize hemp processors to produce hemp extracts for human consumption. VDACS will soon issue, through its food safety program, rules for hemp processors to follow when producing hemp extracts. Johnston, Esq.

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Thoughts on Thailand (Sort of) Legalizing Cannabis

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We’ve seen some bad reporting on this since then, along the lines of “weed is legal in Thailand!” Extracted content, such as oil, remains illegal if it contains more than 0.2% Thailand is a well-known travel destination with tons of natural beauty, incredible food, and a rich culture.

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UK’s Food and Standard Agency (FSA) Say They Have Approved Over 12K CBD Products

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01 Jul 2022 — The UK’s Food and Standard Agency (FSA) has reached a “milestone” after authorizing almost 12,000 cannabinoid (CBD) products to its public list of items that can be marketed in England and Wales. We have seen the list grow considerably since March when we first published it,” says Rebecca Sudworth, director of policy, FSA.

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Washington Bans Hemp-CBD in Food

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The latest “drop” comes in the form of an August 1 memo from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (“WSDA”) titled Restrictions on the use of hemp CBD as a food ingredient. According to the WSDA, Hemp-CBD is not approved as a food ingredient. Last year, the FDA approved the drug Epidiolex.

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Kelley Drye: CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – July 2021 #1

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Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. Congressional report offers overview of CBD/hemp market, policy challenges. However, CRS notes some observers suggest “a separate, marketable category exists for the plant’s extracted compounds” such as CBD oil. Published To JD Supra.

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U.S. Hemp Roundtable Requests FDA Issue Policy Of Enforcement Discretion For CBD

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Hemp Roundtable sent a letter to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf requesting the immediate issue of an enforcement discretion policy for dietary supplements containing hemp-derived CBD and other cannabinoids. Today, the U.S. Read the letter here. We’re going to have to come up with something new. I’m very committed to doing that.”.

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