- On October 6, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 45 into law, which allows for the inclusion of hemp and cannabinoids (e.g., CBD), extracts, or derivatives of hemp in
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AAFCO Releases Position on Hemp in Animal Food
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- On September 20, 2021, the American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) released a press statement in which it detailed its updated position on the regulation of hemp and hemp
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Delta-8 THC Products Are a Growing Concern for FDA
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- Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8 THC), as found in many popular products, is a compound that can be made by chemical conversion of cannabidiol (CBD) extracted from hemp. Delta-8 THC is an
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Hemp Industry Submits Comments on Draft CAOA
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- On August 13, the U.S. Hemp Roundtable, a hemp industry trade association, filed a formal response to the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), just over one month after the
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Senators Unveil Draft Bill with Pathway for CBD
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- Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) unveiled a lengthy discussion draft titled the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act on July 14. The draft language is
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New Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks Movement on CBD
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- U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Rand Paul (R-KY) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced S. 1698 on May 19, a bill to allow the use of cannabidiol (CBD) and other hemp
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NY Launches CBD Manufacturer & Retailer Licenses
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- New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on February 22, 2021 that businesses seeking to operate as cannabinoid hemp processors, retailers, or distributors can now apply for a license through the
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USDA Publishes Final Rule for the Domestic Hemp Production Program
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- On January 19, 2021, USDA published a final rule that provides regulations for the production of hemp in the United States. The final rule builds on the interim final rule
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Independent Testing of Well-Known Beverages Provides Further Evidence of CBD Products Not Meeting Label Claims for Cannabidiol Content
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- We have discussed the slow progress toward a regulatory pathway for lawfully marketing FDA-regulated food and dietary supplement products that contain cannabidiol (CBD). While CBD products remain technically illegal (aside
Texas Published Proposed Rule Regarding the Regulation of Consumable Hemp Products
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- On May 8, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) released the newest iteration of their proposed rule for consumable hemp products. Proposed Rule Title 25 was drafted to
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