Guelph, ON—Nutrasource Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Services is now an official Institution-Wide Cannabis Research License holder under the Cannabis Act in Canada, according to a press release. The company has obtained approval from Health Canada’s Controlled Substances and Cannabis branch, allowing Nutrasource’s clients an accelerated path to cannabis human research authorizations.
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) is raising concerns over proposals from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) that could place U.S. hemp and CBD manufacturers at a disadvantage to foreign competitors, according to a press release. The release cites the proposed rule as saying: “a cannabis derivative, extract, or product...
University Park, PA—Cannabinoid-containing products may alter the effects of some prescription drugs, according to a new study from Penn State College of Medicine. The researchers compiled a list of 57 medications that may not function as intended when used with medical cannabinoids, CBD oil, and marijuana, a press release explains.
Washington, DC—The House of Representatives voted to approve an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would ensure that the U.S. Department of Defense may not prohibit the possession, use, or consumption of hemp products—in compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local law—by members of the Armed Forces.
Garden Grove, CA—Alkemist Labs has once again been accredited to the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (AALA), according to a press release. The accreditation has been renewed until February 28, 2022. The accreditation demonstrates that Alkemist Labs meets technical and quality benchmarks as required...
Denver, CO—When focusing on maintaining overall health and strengthening the immune system, it is important to consider the role of the endocannabinoid system (ECS), Carl Germano, Clinical Nutritionist & VP Chief Business Development at Verdant Oasis, said in recent article on www.WholeFoodsMagazine.com. "The role the endocannabinoid system plays in strengthening...
Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has provided an update regarding what qualifies as “essential business” and “critical infrastructure” as federal, state, and local governments take increased action to require social distancing as a protective measure to minimize community spread of COVID-19. The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America,...
Silver Spring, MD—FDA is reopening the comment period for last year’s CBD hearing. The hearing was intended to obtain scientific data and information about the safety, manufacturing, product quality, marketing, labeling, and sale of products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds; the docket for public comment was supposed to close on...
Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Cannabis Committee today, according to a press release. The Committee was established on March 10, 2010, to address issues related to the safe use and responsible commerce of legally marketed products derived from the Cannabis...
Anaheim, CA—Following the official postponement of Natural Products Expo West due to concerns regarding novel coronavirus, COVID-19, many in the industry took to social media to discuss what can be done to support smaller companies and emerging brands that are expressing concerns about lost investment and missed opportunities to spread...
