Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) guidance that CBD cannot be introduced to food products or dietary supplements sold in interstate commerce. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) guidance that CBD cannot be introduced to food products or dietary supplements sold in interstate commerce.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2019

During a recent interview with the Brookings Institution, Scott Gottlieb, the departing head of the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), explained it would take several years for the agency to come up with rules that would legalize the use of hemp-derived cannabidiol (Hemp-CBD) in food products, unless Congress steps in.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 3, 2021

Cannabis legalization is expanding at a rapid clip into states not usually associated with large scale marijuana cultivation. The cultivation challenges facing producers in places like the Midwest will have a big impact on how the legal cannabis industry looks in these states in the years to come. The Cannigma/Anthony Travagliante).

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

introduced legislation on May 21 to ensure hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) is regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) like other ingredients used in dietary supplements, foods, and beverages. Notably, this restriction only applies to dietary supplements and foods. US Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.),

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

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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Canna Law Blog

MAY 6, 2022

Last week, a coalition of major food and beverage companies (self-identified as “consumer packaged goods companies”) asked Congress to do more about the growing number of copycat THC edible products and counterfeit trademarks piggybacking off of their well-known items. Post Consumer Brands, and Kellogg Company.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2019

In the preliminary emails and phone calls, a very common question those lawyers ask is this: “The FDA has stated that it is ‘not legal’ to introduce THC or CBD products into the marketplace. The FDA has taken a “not legal” position on hemp-CBD in consumables through its oft-cited FAQ and elsewhere. What are we are missing?”

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2021

The Food Safety authority of Ireland (FSAI) has invited the owners and managers of small food businesses to attend a free webinar addressing the legalities of selling cannabidiol (CBD), a chemical compound found in cannabis.

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The post Giant Outdoor Cannabis Plants — Outrageous Garden Tour with Food Forest Permaculture appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

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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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In order to ensure CBD is legally … Read More. The post Cannabidiol (CBD) – Novel Foods 2020 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. Cannabidiol is not lawful for sale in the European Union as an extract or isolate from Cannabis Sativa.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The California Legislature has passed a bill that will allow California consumers to purchase food, beverage, dietary supplements, and cosmetics manufactured with hemp-derived cannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD). Some background as to why there is no inter state market for industrial hemp CBD food and beverage products is in order.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 6, 2023

06 March 2023 by Elena Nikolarea (New York) Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA) Under Greek law, unprocessed products gathered from the cultivation of the Cannabis Sativa L plant which contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) at a concentration of less than 0,2%, are not considered to be illegal narcotic drugs.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 26, 2020

For some background, the European Foods Safety Authority (“EFSA”) previously classified CBD as a “ novel food ” ingredient. A “novel food” is “food that was not used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997, irrespective of the dates of accession of the Member States to the Union.”

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Additionally, these past proposals also pushed for equal access to the economic opportunities arising from the legal cannabis market. They emphasize that these communities should have an active role in reaping the economic advantages that come with legalization. Last year, AFGE passed a resolution supporting cannabis legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) guidance that CBD cannot be introduced to food products or dietary supplements sold in interstate commerce. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) guidance that CBD cannot be introduced to food products or dietary supplements sold in interstate commerce. Originally published at.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

Industrial hemp growers in New South Wales are flouting the law to produce medical cannabis products for the black market, according to the head of Australia’s largest hemp seed food producer. Paul Benhaim is the non-executive director of the global group Elixinol Wellness, which owns Hemp Foods Australia.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 11, 2022

Thailand’s Department of Health has warned outlets which provide food or drinks containing cannabis, at their locations or through other channels, to apply for permission from local authorities or face legal action. Food outlets warned that they must get permission to sell products containing cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The cannabis industry in Thailand took its first concrete step in February of 2019, when medical cannabis was unexpectedly legalized. The post Thailand Readies Draft Notification to Allow Hemp-Based Ingredients for Food Innovation first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. In August 2019, a Ministry … Read More.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

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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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

Cannabis companies are often unclear about what edible products are legal to manufacture and distribute. While some cannabis edibles may be legal on a state level, federal regulations prohibit placing some cannabinoids in food altogether. However, violations of federal law are currently the least of their concerns.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 8, 2022

Poland’s highest administrative court has ruled against the country’s main public health agency and affirmed the legality of unprocessed products made from the hemp plant’s flowers and leaves. GIS) first misinterpreted the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation. Flawed interpretation. Ignoring the evidence.

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Leafly

MARCH 5, 2019

Is cannabis actually coming to Whole Foods? The post Could Whole Foods Really Sell Cannabis? But likely not before the next superfood has come and gone. Here’s What It Would Take appeared first on Leafly.

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MassRoots

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The gurus at Whole Foods Market have spoken: hemp products, already incredibly popular, will be a top 10 food trend in 2019. Via Whole Foods Market. Hemp hearts, seeds and oils are nothing new to food and body care lovers—they’re in everything from waffle mix to dried pastas,” the company wrote.

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Veriheal

MARCH 21, 2024

A new study by researchers from Health Canada and the National Research Council of Canada analyzed the amounts of metals like nickel, lead, chromium, copper, zinc, and more in both legal and illegal vape pens to determine how harmful they may be. Previously uncharacterized risks with cannabis vaping are still being identified,” said Waye.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2019

This bill is aimed at paving the way for adding industrial hemp derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) to foods, beverages, and cosmetics. A food or beverage is not adulterated by the inclusion of industrial hemp products, including cannabidiol derived from industrial hemp.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 18, 2019

According to the latest version of the EU Novel Food Catalogue, EU regulators consider that CBD-containing foods and dietary supplements are classified as novel foods. As a result, CBD-containing foods require an authorisation to be legally placed on the EU market according to Article 6 (2) of the Novel Foods Regulation.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 24, 2019

Our California hemp lawyers have been getting pummeled with questions about the legality of industrial hemp derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) ever since the 2018 Farm Bill was signed in January (and especially since our recent hemp and Hemp CBD webinar ). CBD in Foods, Beverages, and Cosmetics.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 17, 2022

Poland’s highest administrative court has ruled against the country’s main public health agency and affirmed the legality of unprocessed products made from the hemp plant’s flowers and leaves. Polish high court rules against health officials, clearing hemp flowers as food. Hemp Today. Read more .

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The California Senate has approved an Assembly-passed bill to legalize marijuana cafes, allowing dispensaries to offer non-cannabis food and drinks. Read More

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 28, 2022

Major food and beverage companies like Pepsi, General Mills and Kellogg are asking Congress to do more to prevent the proliferation of marijuana-infused copycat products that mimic their well-know brands. Kellogg, Pepsi And Other Major Brands Ask Congress To Stop Marijuana-Infused Copycat Foods. Marijuana Moment reports.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 29, 2019

The Finnish Food Authority has instructed shops to pull a number of products containing CBD off the shelves as they did not have the proper authorisation to be sold as foodstuffs. Nutritional supplements containing CBD have been sold in health food stores across Finland, although Fimea has classified CBD oil as a medicine.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

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 Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Whole Foods CEO John Mackey recently said, unprompted, that he expects grocery stores — presumably including Whole Foods — to begin retailing cannabis products once legalization occurs. The issue was brought up unprompted by Mackey following a question about Whole Foods selling “alternative proteins” such as insect protein.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 8, 2022

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. Local authorities have been updated on the status of the list,” says Paul Tossel, team leader for novel foods, FSA.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 25, 2022

Recreational cannabis is not legal in Poland and the plant is still legally considered a narcotic. Attitudes towards legalization are slowly shifting. A 2020 Kantar poll found that 55% of respondents don’t believe a small amount of cannabis should be worthy of jail time but only 21% believed cannabis should be fully legal.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 4, 2021

“It is an exciting time relative to psychedelics with California beginning to collect signatures toward placing a magic mushroom legalization measure on the 2022 ballot,” commented Arman Tabatabei, chief executive of Cannabis Global. ” About Provisional Patent Filings.

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