Washington, D.C.—Representatives Kurt Schrader (D-OR) and Morgan Griffith (R-VA) have introduced a bill that would allow hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) to be marketed and sold as supplements. “Reps. Schraeder and Griffith have shown true leadership on this issue, and we anticipate support continuing to build as it progresses through Congress,”...
Truss CBD USA, a joint venture between Molson Coors and HEXO Cannabis, is launching Veryvell, a line of non-alcoholic, hemp-derived CBD beverages. The line includes Focus (grapefruit, tarragon, ginseng, guarana), Mind & Body (strawberry, hibiscus, ashwagandha, elderberry), and Unwind (blueberry, lavender, ashwagandha, L-theanine). The drinks are make with Quicksilver Scientific's...
Iowa and New Hampshire are both taking steps to regulate cannabidiol (CBD) products, drawing comment and reaction from industry associations. The New Hampshire House of Representatives has proposed House Bill 272, a bill which would: Allow the sale of products containing hemp-derived CBD Require products containing CBD to be registered...
Extract Labs has launched CBC Relief Hemp Softgel capsules, made with 30 mg of CBD and 10 mg of CBC per capsule. Made from American hemp, the capsules contain full spectrum minor cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, and other hemp compounds. www.extractlabs.com...
Following a Biden administration memo to all federal agencies directing them to withdraw pending rules, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has withdrawn its "Cannabidiol Enforcement Policy; Draft Guidance for Industry." The Guidance was at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) awaiting review. The memo explained that the action is...
Denver, CO—HempFusion Wellness Inc. announced that it has received USDA Organic Certification for its line of CBD tinctures. “Our team has worked meticulously to earn USDA Organic Certification, which supports our commitment to providing consumers with premium and differentiated CBD products as well as new potential distribution points,” said Jason...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has submitted comments regarding the New York State Department of Health’s Proposed Cannabinoid Hemp Regulation, according to the press release. The Regulations would encompass the processing and retail sale of cannabinoid hemp in the state. The document covers licensing and application requirements for...
Silver Spring, MD—In response to accusations of lack of movement on the cannabidiol (CBD) front, FDA has released a statement titled “Better Data for a Better Understanding of the Use and Safety Profile of Cannabidiol (CBD) Products.” The Council for Responsible Nutrition has dismissed it as an “excuse” for FDA's...
Washington, D.C.—The National Products Association (NPA) has welcomed new Congress members with a letter expressing concern regarding the lack of action from the FDA on both cannabidiol (CBD) enforcement and counterfeit products entering the U.S., according to a press release. The letter stated: “The Agency has had ample opportunities to...
Vancouver, WA—A new study has confirmed the safety of a combination of MSM and cannabidiol-rich cannabis extract (CRCE) in an animal model, according to a press release from Bergstrom Nutrition. The study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, notes that CBD does pose some risks, mostly in terms...
