Washington, D.C.--The Federal Trade Commission announced that, as part of its regular monitoring of health-related advertising claims, it sent warning letters to three companies that sell oils, tinctures, capsules, gummies, and creams containing cannabidiol (CBD) from cannabis. The FTC did not identifying the three companies publicly, but said the letters...
Denver, CO--USDA and FDA officials were on hand to share important information with companies selling hemp-CBD in dietary supplements at the two-day American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) Hemp-CBD (cannabidiol) Supplement Congress, which took place in Denver earlier this month. “The overwhelming turnout for the first AHPA Hemp-CBD Supplement Congress demonstrates...
Hawaii—More than half the hemp crops cultivated in Hawaii this past year had to be destroyed due to high THC levels, according to Hawaii Public Radio (HPR). The state Department of Agriculture granted waivers to four crops that tested slightly above the limit, allowing the plants to be used as...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Washington, D.C.—One in seven Americans say they personally use cannabidiol (CBD) or CBD-based products, according to a Gallup poll. Gallup also found that younger Americans and those in the Western U.S. are most likely to use these products. 20% of adults under 30 say they use CBD, but both usage...
Minneapolis and Saint Paul, MN—High-fat foods can increase the body’s absorption of CBD, according to a new study published in Epilepsia. Researchers at University of Minnesota measured CBD concentrations in epilepsy patients at the MINCEP Epilepsy Care clinic, who were taking 99% pure CBD capsules. The researchers compared concentrations from...
A systemic review published in NeuroToxicology determined that cannabidiol (CBD) has potential in the treatment of substance use disorders, chronic psychosis, and anxiety. The review considered 27 articles, all randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The abstract of the article notes that “There is currently limited evidence regarding the safety and efficacy...
Washington, D.C.—Scott Gottlieb, M.D., resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and former commissioner of FDA, wrote an op-ed in The Washington Post calling on FDA to act quickly and regulate cannabidiol (CBD). Dr. Gottlieb opened the op-ed by noting that CBD is everywhere, and that the market could surpass...
Kroger is now selling Charlotte’s Web cannabidiol (CBD) products, according to The Motley Fool. The retailer reportedly plans to roll out the products to 1,350 stores in 22 states. “Since its founding,” said CEO Deanie Elsner in a press release, “Charlotte’s Web has been on a mission to make CBD...
The U.S. cannabis market could more than quadruple by 2025, according a new report from The Nielsen Company titled "Brace for Impact: U.S. CPG Cannabis sales to Rise by the Billions." According to the report, the market could grow from $8 billion in 2018 to over $40 billion by 2025.
Wakefield, MA--In response to a warning letter from the FDA stating that Curaleaf Hemp was “illegally selling unapproved products containing cannabidiol (CBD) online with unsubstantiated claims that the products treat cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, opioid withdrawal, pain and pet anxiety, among other conditions or diseases," Curaleaf Holdings announced that it been...
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