The 2023 Farm Bill – What Could Change for CBD, Hemp-Derived Delta-8 and 9-THC, and FDA Regulations?
Industry experts are urging Congress to regulate CBD and hemp-derived compounds in the 2023 Farm Bill. What will the FDA do about CBD in edibles? Will hemp-derived psychoactive del
Delta-8 THC is legal, available, and gets you high, but what do the FDA and NCBI say about that now?
Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol is a hallucinogenic compound found in the cannabis sativa plant, of which hemp and marijuana are two strains. Delta-8 THC is just one of over 100 canna
The future is trippy? FDA launches its first-ever study on magic mushrooms and psychedelics
The FDA is launching its first-ever approved study on natural magic mushrooms What could this mean for the future of psychedelics? The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has jus
What’s the deal with the FDA delaying CBD rules? (Update 2022)
The hemp industry was shaken to the core when the 2018 Farm Bill was passed. It’s not that the changes weren’t expected. In 2014, a similar law was signed, beginning th
FDA chief says they can’t regulate CBD until they get this
CBD has been one of the fastest growing markets in recent years. It’s also confusing and poorly regulated, with hundreds of counterfeits and regulations that vary by state an
The FDA warns about edibles made from cereal and candy that appeal to children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) again warned people to keep their edibles out of the reach of children, particularly those with sketchy, colorful packaging that may app
FDA Warns About THC Mimics, Children In Serious Danger
Of Nina Zdinjak About a month after a study led by researchers at the NYU School of Global Public Health found that “copycat” edibles can have tetrahydrocannabinol or T
FDA Sends Warning Letters to Companies Illegal Selling Delta-8 |
The FDA recently sent letters with a new focus to companies selling delta-8 THC products with purported benefits. Some of the companies were selling CBD-containing pet products, wi
The FDA sets targets for Delta-8
This article originally appeared on the Green Light Law Group and has been republished with permission. On May 4, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent out warning lett
FDA sends alert to Delta-8 THC companies
Earlier today, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials issued warning letters to the heads of five companies that manufacture delta-8 THC products. The letters primarily
FDA calls for ban on menthol cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday proposed new rules that would ban the sale of menthol cigarettes in the United States. Xavier Becerra, Minister for Health and Social C
The FDA is warning CBD companies to stop claiming their products can treat COVID-19
Through Nina Zdinjak The FDA has issued a letter warning seven CBD companies against falsely claiming that their products may help treat or prevent coronavirus infections. It’
The US Senate Committee instructs the FDA to regulate CBD and investigate products on the market
Under Section 741 of Division A (p. 120), the US Senate Appropriations Committee has requested the US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to provide funds and resources to establish
Thailand’s FDA recommends removing cannabis from the controlled substances list
This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been reposted with Permission. In Asia, a region notorious for its tough drug laws, Thailand is making waves by becoming th
Non-partisan Bill Calls on FDA to Regulate Hemp CBD Foods
By Nina Zdinjak Since hemp and its derivatives were declared federally legal under the 2019 Farm Bill, the industry has been waiting for clear rules and regulations regarding food
Biden’s FDA Pick Recognizes Cannabis’ Potential: Will It Bring Government Closer To Legalization?
By Nina Zdinjak The Food and Drug Administration could hire a new commissioner who has firsthand experience of the medicinal benefits of cannabis. On Friday, President Joe Biden an
National Industrial Hemp Council commends Pres. Biden’s nomination to head the FDA
By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez President Joe Biden reappoints former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert M. Califf as head of the agency. Califf, 70, a cardiologist and cli
The FDA will use Reddit to learn more about cannabis-derived products, including CBD and Delta-8
By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it plans to use Reddit and other data sources to better understand the public health issues related
FDA reluctance to approve medical cannabis vs. approval of messenger RNA vaccines
The FDA can give “emergency approvals” to vaccines, but it took more than 50 years to admit that cannabis has medicinal properties. If you can say one thing about the a
An FDA advisory body recommends booster vaccinations of this vaccine
While booster vaccinations are mostly approved for people over 65 years of age (including those who are immunocompromised or at higher risk due to their work), a panel of the Food