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Cannabis packaging bills under consideration

Illinois News Joint

Four Illinois House bills involving the labeling and packaging of cannabis have been introduced within the last month. After its first reading, HB3741 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB3970 was referred to the Rules Committee. The post Cannabis packaging bills under consideration appeared first on Illinois News Joint.

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Illinois Hemp regulation battle continues

Illinois News Joint

Though all these proposals deal with hemp regulations and consumer safety, SB3926 does not align with Ford and Collins’ bills. The bill would create the Intoxicating Hemp-Derived THC Consumer Products Safety Committee, which would include 19 committee members, who would issue a consumer-safety standards report on or before Jan.

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Major Food and Beverage Companies Call Out Marijuana Copycats

Canna Law Blog

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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Rep. Ford introduces Consumable Hemp Licensing bill

Illinois News Joint

Provide that no person shall offer or sell cannabinoid products, particularly packaged hemp products, to consumers in the State unless the person applies for and holds a hemp retailer license issued by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Public safety is paramount,” said Ford. 24-26 and Nov. Define terms.

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Giant Food Brands & Consumer Brands Association Wants Federal Legislation To Stop Cannabis CopyCats

Cannabis Law Report

In a letter led by the Consumer Brands Association that was sent to congressional lawmakers on Wednesday, more than a dozen companies and industry trade association associations said that misleading packaging of cannabis products that are modeled in the style of popular commercial items poses a public safety risk, particular for children.

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California Lists THC and Cannabis Smoke as Reproductive Toxins

Cannabis Law Report

California officials have updated the parameters of Proposition 65 to include cannabis smoke and THC as reproductive toxins that will require warning labels on all packaging. Chemical Reference. Footnotes and References. [1] commonly referred to as “Proposition 65”. [2] 9-THC Opens in New Window. Oct 4, 2019.

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Higher dose cannabis edibles could actually protect kids

SpeedWeed

Illegal edibles have misleading packaging that can be confusing to kids and parents. They are easy to spot with their bright colors and easy-to-open packaging. They’re not considering access or safety or helping parents keep it away from kids or education. Victoria Police). Victoria Police). It’s not the first time.

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