Cannabis analyzer chosen by the FDA for fast and accurate product testing
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on August 18 that it has selected a specific company’s handheld cannabis analyzer to be used to test cannabis plants and
House of Representatives panel calls on FDA to regulate CBD for food and beverages
Hemp advocates and industry leaders last week called on the federal government to ease access to cannabidiol when a House subcommittee held a hearing to examine the U.S. Food and D
Biotech Company Seeks FDA Approval for Psilocybin IBS Treatment
Tryp Therapeutics announced Wednesday that it has “submitted an Investigational New Drug (IND) submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its planned Phase
FDA Approves Nasal Spray for Reversing Fentanyl Overdoses
The Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that it had granted regulatory approval for a nasal spray that has been shown to be effective in reversing overdoses caused by fen
Ten Reasons to Ignore the FDA and Try CBD – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
There are at least ten reasons to ignore the FDA and give CBD a try. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a study this week suggesting that long-term use of CBD leads to
If the FDA is unable to provide guidance on CBD, then why do we have an FDA at all?
The FDA, or Food and Drug Administration, has long been touted as the public health guardian responsible for regulating everything from the medicines we take to the foods we eat. B
FDA Won’t Regulate CBD – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will not regulate CBD after a “careful review” of the issue. Instead, the FDA is asking Congress to create a regulatory regi
Big decision: FDA won’t restrict CBD sales, calls for ‘new regulatory path’ to ensure safety
After nearly four years of studying the best way to regulate CBD, FDA officials have concluded that their existing regulations do not fit the unique substance. What this means for
FDA releases guidelines for cannabis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued definitive guidance on the manufacture of cannabis-derived medicines. Including information on the specific differences betwe
CBD Newsletter: Google eases advertising ban, new report reveals gummy bear testing, FDA plans new regulations
Welcome back to your one stop shop for everything CBD, Leafly Nation. While much of the country has focused on the oh-so-juicy DC political drama, the world of CBD is not asleep. R
Will the FDA regulate CBD? – Hemp | weed | marijuana
Will the FDA regulate CBD? This question worries many as the FDA commissioner is due to appear before the US House Oversight Committee. Committee Chair James Comer wants details on
What would happen if the FDA started regulating CBD?
It’s so amazing that cannabidiol (CBD) is now mainstream. Something like this was unthinkable about a decade ago. But because legalization of marijuana has spread rapidly in
Is the FDA Really 100 Days Away from Regulating CBD, Delta-8, and Other Hemp Cannabinoids?
The FDA says it’s months away from hemp-derived cannabinoid regulations after years of delay Our wonderful overlords have said they are only “months” away from de
FDA Still Not Happy With CBD Industry: Tighter Controls in 2023
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) plans to issue new regulatory recommendations for the CBD industry due to prevailing consumer safety concerns. In a statement provide
FDA Considers CBD Regulation
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) appears to be eyeing new regulations for certain CBD products, with an announcement from the federal agency expected in the coming months. Th
New Study of Ketamine in Depression Receives FDA Approval, But Not Medical Marijuana
There has always been a need for intensive clinical research into ketamine’s medical potential, but obtaining approval for such research has always been a problem. For this r
The FDA is taking the first step to make NARCAN available over-the-counter
On Tuesday, certain naloxone products, such as NARCAN, were evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and found to be safe enough to potentially be sold over the counter i
Need for Speed: FDA Issues Notice on Adderall Shortages
Anyone prescribed the ADHD and narcolepsy drug Adderall has been advised to seek alternative medications after a nationwide shortage was confirmed by the FDA last week, but the rea
The FDA finally moves cannabis research and regulation forward: Hiring a former cannabis policy regulator in New York
This story was written by Nina Zdinjak and originally published on Benzinga. The FDA has named Norman Birenbaum as its senior public health advisor for cannabis research and regula
The FDA is quietly targeting CBD in 2022
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has consistently held the position that hemp (CBD)-derived cannabidiol cannot be marketed or sold as a dietary supplement or food. The FDA