FDA warns 5 CBD makers in U.S.
Five American CBD makers have been warned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for making illegal medical claims in the agency’s most recent crackdown. FDA informed…
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$200k grant to study cattle feed
Researchers at Kansas State University (KSU) received $200,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to research hemp for its potential as a cattle feed….
Only knowledge and facts will sway U.S. food safety agency on CBD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asserted its authority to regulate products derived from cannabis, including hemp, and is therefore playing a major role in…
Uruguay clears animal CBD line
Uruguay’s Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Feed has approved “anbidiol,” a line of CBD animal health products from Australia’s Creso Pharma Limited and commercial partner…
Australia loosens CBD rules, but stakeholders say it’s not enough
Australians will be able to access some CBD products from pharmacists without a prescription after authorities announced re-written drug standards. But some critics are calling…
U.S. court rules against HIA motion
A U.S. federal court has ruled the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) does not have to explain its position ahead of a trial in a lawsuit…
FTC names vendors who made deceptive health claims in USA
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has cracked down on deceptive claims regarding CBD products, taking action against six online vendors for allegedly making claims…
Study reveals CBD edibles mislabeled
CBD edibles may not contain the amount of CBD listed on the label, a recent report by Israel-based product reviewer Leafreport found. The company analyzed…
California officials to racehorse trainers: Stay away from CBD
California’s Horse Racing Board (CHRB) has notified trainers that administering CBD to horses means risking suspensions of one to three years, fines of $10,000-$25,000 and…
Tilray, Aphria join via stock swap
Canadian cannabis giants Tilray Inc. and Aphria Inc. agreed to join their operations via an all-stock deal. Aphria shareholders now own 62% of Tilray’s stock under…