- On November 12, 2025, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act was signed, as part of the reopening the federal government. In addition to
Federal Hemp Definition Under Scrutiny by State Attorney Generals
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- A coalition of 39 state and territory attorneys general recently submitted a letter to congressional leaders requesting clarification of the federal definition of “hemp” under the Agricultural Improvement Act of
4th Circuit Upholds Virginia “Total Hemp Law”
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- On January 7, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld Virginia Senate Bill (SB) 903, which was signed into law in 2023 and regulates the sale
New York State Drafts Rules for CBD in Foods and Dietary Supplements
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- On October 28, 2020, the New York State Department of Health announced the release of the state’s cannabidiol (CBD) proposed regulations to regulate CBD hemp products in New York. Once
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New FDA Draft Guidance Clarifies Cannabis-Related Clinical Research Requirements
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- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has published a draft guidance document that details the agency’s current thinking about how drug developers can perform compliant clinical research when developing new
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European Food Safety Authority Warns that Eating Hemp Foods Can Cause Elevated THC Levels if Ingested in High Quantities
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- On January 7, 2020, a European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) report looked at tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels in 12 different categories of hemp foods, including hemp oil, breads and teas. EFSA