New law could radically alter Washington CBD market, giving control to marijuana interests
A new law on CBD in Washington has the potential to radically realign the CBD market as it now exists in the state by essentially handing the sector over to
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France proposes restrictive classification for CBD in EU cosmetics products
France will seek restrictions on CBD as an ingredient in cosmetics products in a proposal now before EU authorities. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that France intends to propose
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Delta-8 products will remain on shelves in Louisiana as lawmakers fail to act
Louisiana lawmakers have failed in their attempts to reign in products that contain delta-8 THC, the unregulated, high-producing synthetic compound present in gummies, tinctures and other consumables that are widely
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Minnesota OKs hemp-derived delta-8 and delta-9 THC, bans other synthetics
Minnesota’s new cannabis law has legalized both high-producing delta-8 and delta-9 THC derived from industrial hemp, and will allow such products to be widely available to consumers. The relatively low-dose
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Clarification on legality of hemp leaves in EU should boost tea market
Hemp leaves separate from flowers are a traditional food and may be marketed in Europe, the European Commission has clarified once and for all. The decision, which came from a
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Hemp group says FDA’s position on CBD is based on outdated research
A U.S. hemp stakeholder group has again criticized the government’s Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for drawing conclusions based on outdated research it says exaggerates the potential dangers of CBD.
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‘New path’ to market for legal CBD in U.S. looks like it will be a long one
Resolving safety issues and setting a legal path for CBD looks like it won’t come anytime soon, according to comments during a webinar held by the U.S. Food & Drug
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Czech government halts planned ban and will reconsider CBD rules
The Czech government has halted a planned ban and will further study regulations for CBD and other hemp-derived cannabinoids, reversing a policy announced late last month. “We have agreed that
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International group urges creation of common language for hemp
Creating a common language for hemp can unlock innovation and ease the incorporation of hemp products into global supply chains, according to a position paper issued this week by the
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Colorado lawmakers say compromise reached on THC levels for CBD
Colorado lawmakers say they have worked out a compromise in proposed legislation stakeholders had feared would place overly strict limits on CBD. The measure, Senate Bill 271 (SB 271), is
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