Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Although DOH launched the Program in November 2020 and began accepting licensing and permit applications for cannabinoid hemp processors, distributors, and retailers, the state agency didn’t initiate the formal rulemaking process until June 2 of this year. Ensuring cannabinoid hemp products meet specific concentration limits.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). With hemp already federally legal, a primary policy issue is how marijuana and hemp—two varieties of the cannabis plant—would be distinguished under a federal regulatory regime. Distinction between Cannabis and Hemp Under the CAOA.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2022

Friends and neighbors, Imagine if the federal government built a new highway in Minnesota that had no speed limit and posed a great safety threat to motorists. However, it was the federal government that left this highway unregulated, and it then fell to the state to add important safety regulations. or less THC. or less THC.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Each Sunday, we summarize a new state in alphabetical order. 459 and S.P.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Last week, Oregon Representative Kurt Schrader (D) and Virginia Representative Morgan Griffith (R) introduced The Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act of 2020 (“ H.R. Because Hemp Products were not sold and marketed in the U.S. If enacted in its current form, H.R.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

Today’s public service announcement is that Congress wants to hear from you on a regulatory fix for cannabidiol (CBD) and other hemp-derived cannabinoid products. The short answer is that Congress has another shot at the Farm Bill, which is the primary agricultural and food policy instrument of the federal government.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 14, 2023

Essentially, because CBD is an approved drug ingredient (in Epidiolex®), it cannot be added to foods or dietary supplements. And if it is derived from hemp, it is not independently scheduled – at least if you read the Controlled Substances Act and 2018 Farm Bill literally. Delta-8, however, is not an approved drug ingredient.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. A license from FDACS is required to cultivate hemp.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 15, 2022

As we have been reporting over the past few weeks, the US Hemp Roundtable has been working with Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office to fix a devastating provision in SB 591 that would have imposed draconian THC mg limits for hemp products (0.25/serving; package), virtually criminalizing the full spectrum hemp industry.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) maintained its position that CBD in any ingestible form is subject to the drug preclusion language in the federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act via refusal letters posted regarding New Dietary Ingredient Notifications (NDIN) filed by Charlotte’s Web and Irwin Naturals, respectively. Still About Safety.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 2, 2019

At the close of the legislative session last week, lawmakers in Albany – led by downstate Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Jen Metzger – successfully passed a bill which aims to regulate the New York state industrial hemp market while providing consumer protections.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 8, 2021

AB 45 is key California legislation, passed in early September 2021, that makes a clear legal path for the retail sale of hemp- derived CBD dietary supplements, foods, and cosmetics in the state of California. Hemp Roundtable, California Hemp Council, and other California stakeholders. California. Cecilia Aguiar-Curry.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2020

On September 17, I , along with my colleagues, Griffen Thorne and Vince Sliwoski , held a webinar entitled “Hemp CBD Q&A,” a recording of which is available on our blog. Does any state have a model law(s) governing the licensing of in-state hemp processors? This is due, in part, to the grey legality of Hemp CBD products.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2020

To date, it’s truly been “buyer beware” outside of states putting together their own protocols on things like recalls, packaging and labeling safety standards, quality assurance reviews, and testing. CBD testing, packaging, and labeling is no consumer safety picnic either.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) maintained its position that CBD in any ingestible form is subject to the drug preclusion language in the federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act via refusal letters posted regarding New Dietary Ingredient Notifications (NDIN) filed by Charlotte’s Web and Irwin Naturals, respectively. Still About Safety.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) maintained its position that CBD in any ingestible form is subject to the drug preclusion language in the federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act via refusal letters posted regarding New Dietary Ingredient Notifications (NDIN) filed by Charlotte’s Web and Irwin Naturals, respectively.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

In fact, in August of 2022, the MARS Wrigley company won a lawsuit against three online cannabis retailers who were illegally using the Skittles branding and packaging. The 2018 Farm Bill did more than legalize hemp and CBD – it also created a loophole for other cannabis products. How can illegal edibles be shipped? High potency.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Working with clients in cultivation, processing and retail, each firm offers services like state compliance, audits, staff training and assistance with certifications from current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), quality management (ISO 9001) and food safety (ISO 22000) and Organic. About Allay Consulting. About GMP Collective.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 28, 2020

California’s three cannabis agencies–the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC), California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), and California Department of Public Health (CDPH)–aggressively regulate every aspect of the state’s licensed cannabis industry. 5 Distributor Packaging/Labeling Restrictions.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

These rules do not apply to industrial hemp licensees who legally operate outside of OLCC’s regulated cannabis market – the below rules apply only to OLCC licensees. This creates an exception to the premarket approval requirement for “food additives” under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

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Veriheal

MAY 1, 2023

Commercial HHC is produced using hemp-derived CBD, and it is not the only cannabinoid that can be converted to other cannabinoids. The compound was found in a Switzerland-manufactured branded food product/sleep aid labeled ‘CBN Night’. Hemp-derived cannabinoids that may cause intoxication have surged in popularity in the U.S.

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The Joint Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

What is Delta 8 THC Delta-8 THC, also known as delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, is a psychoactive cannabinoid derived from the Cannabis sativa plant, specifically from hemp. The farm bill legalized hemp, which is defined as any part of the cannabis sativa plant with less than 0.3% THC content.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

Because the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that CBD-infused foods and dietary supplements cannot be lawfully sold or marketed in the United States, we’re left with a patchwork of often inconsistent state laws. Many states now require CBD labels to identify cannabinoid concentration per serving and/or package.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 5, 2022

On May 4, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent out warning letters to five companies distributing Delta-8 THC (FDA Warning Letters). This is the first time that the FDA specifically addressed products containing hemp-derived Delta-8. Both Delta-8 and CBD can be derived from hemp. Delta-8 in Food.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 28, 2021

Hemp Roundtable. . CEO of The Hemp Mine , previously told Hemp Grower that in the delta-8 extraction process, the final distillate ends up being 60% to 70% delta-8 and roughly 2% to 6% delta-9. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) final rule on hemp. Mislabeling Plays a Role. Allison Justice, Ph.D.,

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SpeedWeed

JULY 27, 2021

Hemp Roundtable. . CEO of The Hemp Mine , previously told Hemp Grower that in the delta-8 extraction process, the final distillate ends up being 60% to 70% delta-8 and roughly 2% to 6% delta-9. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) final rule on hemp. Mislabeling Plays a Role. Allison Justice, Ph.D.,

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SpeedWeed

JULY 26, 2021

Hemp Roundtable. . CEO of The Hemp Mine , previously told Hemp Grower that in the delta-8 extraction process, the final distillate ends up being 60% to 70% delta-8 and roughly 2% to 6% delta-9. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) final rule on hemp. Mislabeling Plays a Role. Allison Justice, Ph.D.,

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as delta-8 THC, is a psychoactive substance found in the Cannabis sativa plant, of which marijuana and hemp are two varieties. As a result, concentrated amounts of delta-8 THC are typically manufactured from hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD). . brownies, gummies). synthetic conversion).

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

We’ve written extensively on this blog about industrial hemp-derived CBD products, including CBD comestibles , CBD pet products , CBD in alcohol , and CBD topicals. As we’ve analyzed before, cosmetics are treated differently under federal law than food products. Our main priority was safety, effectiveness. 21 USC 321(i).

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 22, 2019

This post will cover the main changes (in our opinion) regarding the California Department of Public Health Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch’s (“CDPH-MCSB”) permanent regs. Without further ado: No more Farm Bill hemp-CBD ingredients or additives. Now, CDPH-MCSB is following suit (indirectly).

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

Earlier this year, the Food & Drug Administration disclosed that it would not regulate non-pharmaceutical CBD products, thereby putting the onus on Congress to devise an appropriate regulatory framework for cannabidiol and other hemp-derived cannabinoids. 5 The so-called “hemp” market is no longer predominantly a wellness market.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 8, 2019

The “Tiger Hemp Beer” Case: Clear Your Cannabis Trademarks Before Filing. Yet ANOTHER Cannabis Trademark Infringement Case: Tapatio Foods Files Suit. By not designating a licensed manufacturer on the packaging, the maker of the Stoney Patch products are in violation of California cannabis manufacturing regulations.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 28, 2021

Hemp Roundtable. . CEO of The Hemp Mine , previously told Hemp Grower that in the delta-8 extraction process, the final distillate ends up being 60% to 70% delta-8 and roughly 2% to 6% delta-9. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) final rule on hemp. Mislabeling Plays a Role. Allison Justice, Ph.D.,

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SpeedWeed

JULY 27, 2021

Hemp Roundtable. . CEO of The Hemp Mine , previously told Hemp Grower that in the delta-8 extraction process, the final distillate ends up being 60% to 70% delta-8 and roughly 2% to 6% delta-9. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) final rule on hemp. Mislabeling Plays a Role. Allison Justice, Ph.D.,

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 17, 2020

In recent days the company has made multiple unproven claims that their product can “help your body defend against COVID-19 Coronavirus” Naked is a firm believer in the power of cannabidiol (a non-psychoactive element found in hemp and cannabis) to improve our health. One of those hoops is packaging. Photo Bob Kronbauer.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 1, 2022

Furthermore, this hemp-derived psychotropic cannabinoid market has not avoided regulatory scrutiny, and the FDA continues to issue warnings to the public and also to delta-8 makers around the safety and claims associated with these products. Federal regulations state that no hemp-derived product can exceed 0.3% Related Stories.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 28, 2019

The featured speakers included, Danica Hibpshman, OLCC Director of Licensing, Madeleine Cane, OLCC Marijuana Program Coordinator, Anthony Geltosky, OLCC’s only Packaging and Labeling Specialist, Sunny Summers, ODA Hemp Policy Coordinator, Marry Anne Cooper, Oregon Farm Bureau and Ken Helm, State Representative.

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