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Largest Human Trial To Date Will Review Safety Of Full Spectrum Hemp Products

SpeedWeed

As is the case in the United States, Europe lacks sufficiently reliable scientific data to support the safety of products infused with full spectrum hemp extract. In January 2019, the European Union (EU) reclassified extracts of cannabis sativa L. Read the entire article at The Fresh Toast. View original article.

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Spain’s Agency for Consumer Affairs, Food Safety and Nutrition (AECOSAN) Follows EIHA’s Lead

Cannabis Law Report

The Spanish Agency for Consumer Affairs, Food Safety and Nutrition (AECOSAN) has struck a blow against hemp food producers in their ongoing efforts to clear a path for hemp extracts in food across Europe. The Catalogue is essentially a food safety mechanism. Language in rules affecting CBD, updated Jan. Agency’s warning.

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HHH Hemp Harvester

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp is a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant species that have been cultivated specifically for industrial purposes. Hemp has been an essential resource throughout human history for its durable, environmental, and biological functions. Always follow all safety instructions for the prevention of injury! Benefits of Hemp.

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Washington State Is Leading the Way to a Consistent, Scientific Cannabis Lexicon

Veriheal

The term marijuana is slang and is in no way scientifically connected to the plant genus known as Cannabis sativa L. Marijuana is the most violence-causing drug in the history of mankind.”. “I It is a term that many advocates agree should never have been utilized in the text of any official laws or legislation.

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Doctor Block…….”A Physician Botanist’s Insight to Cannabis species: The Naming of Plants and Products”

TheAnswerPage

Cannabis sativa – One plant, Many crops. Despite its cultivation as a source of food, fiber and medicine, and its global status as the most frequently used illicit drug, plants in the genus Cannabis currently experience an inconclusive taxonomic organization and evolutionary history. More on potency will be discussed in future blogs.

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European CBD Sales: Securing a Novel Food Authorization

Canna Law Blog

Last year, the European Union reclassified extracts of Cannabis sativa L. The reclassification was based on the lack of demonstrated history of human consumption of these extracts and of any product to which they might be added. Phase 2 – Safety Assessment.

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Exporting CBD Food Just Got Harder: The European Union Makes a Move

Canna Law Blog

The European Food Safety Authority (“ EFSA ”), the European equivalent of the U.S. extracts of Cannabis sativa L. and derived products containing cannabinoids are considered novel foods as a history of consumption has not been demonstrated.

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