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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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Are CBD-Infused Alcohol Beverages Legal?

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The recent wave of crackdowns on cannabidiol (“CBD”)-infused alcohol beverages has further exacerbated public confusion regarding the legal status of the cannabis plant’s non-psychoactive compound. Cannabis is heavily regulated at the state level but unlike alcohol, it is—for the most part—strictly prohibited under federal law.

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Gov Newsom Signs In AB45 – Something for everyone! see reports from around the world of cannabis

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A legal change signed into law by Gov. Governor Gavin Newsome recently signed California Assembly Bill 45 (AB 45) into law, which, among other things, allows hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) to be included in any food, beverages, and dietary supplements sold in California. They have 3.2 trillion reasons to care. Read more at.

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Senators Push for Updates to FDA Regulation of CBD Food Products and Dietary Supplements

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With the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill and the proliferation of food products containing CBD, we’ve been writing extensively about how the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and in particular, the United States Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) apply to the interstate sale of CBD products.

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

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However, Washington does not allow for the sale of ingestible hemp products (other than hemp seed ingredients) and SB 5372 does not change that. Section 6 of SB 5372 focuses on hemp extract certification: Hemp extracts are not an approved food ingredient in Washington until it is federally authorized for use as a food ingredient.

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Countries that have legalized CBD

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Words like marijuana, hemp, and THC can often easily determine whether CBD oil or another product is legally available for consumption and purchase. In this article, we will talk about the different types of cannabis, what makes a cannabis product legal and where CBD is legal. What Makes CBD Legal? Well, not really.

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

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On July 14, 2021, Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the discussion draft of historic federal cannabis legalization legislation, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).

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