A court case confirmed that German authorities consider CBD products either a prescription medicine or novel food. The ruling followed the direction of the European Union (EU), which has ruled that the cannabinoid and products containing cannabidiol can’t be yet be sold without additional safety research. The novel foods distinction is given to products if […] Ruling confirms Germany’s designation …
Canopy Growth’s NY hemp facility to receive $1.7 million tax break
The Canadian cannabis producer building an industrial park for hemp processing in New York state would get a hefty property tax break under a new plan hatched by a local economic development group. The Broome Industrial Development Agency said Canopy Growth will receive a standard 15-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes deal that will reduce taxes on the 48-acre […] Canopy Growth’s NY hemp …
Cannabis Corner: DEA Commander Turned Pot Co. Advocate
*This post was originally published on Law360 Law360 (November 13, 2019, 4:43 PM EST) — Charles Feldmann has been involved in cannabis law longer than most people — albeit not always as an advocate for the industry. “My background really came from a heavy law enforcement side,” he told Law360. “Having gone to law school through the Marine Corps, doing …
Exclusive Webcast: Breaking down the USDA’s hemp rules
Shawn Hauser After decades of prohibition, hemp is now an agricultural commodity like any other, regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). But there’s a lot to unpack in the USDA’s new hemp rules. In an exclusive webcast, Hemp Industry Daily editor Kristen Nichols sits down with Vicente Sederberg hemp attorney Shawn Hauser to discuss: What hemp companies need …
People Are Starting to ‘Brew’ Cannabis: Why It Matters
What do you imagine when you think about where your cannabis comes from? Do you picture rows of tall, leafy crops waving in the wind in an open field? Or maybe a well-lit greenhouse with webs of irrigation tubes pumping nutrients into individual pots? How about a big bucket full of yeast? ‘Brewing’ cannabis sounds like something out of science …
Is There a Resource for Finding CBD Studies?
Backing any product claims with studies is a great way to boost your authority on CBD while also building brand loyalty and trust. While studies on CBD are still limited, there are preclinical, animal, and some clinical studies available. A great resource for CBD studies is the US National Library of Medicine, which is provided by the US Department of …
What A Long Strange Trip It’s Been
Here we are today, a little more than five years after the 2014 Farm Bill was passed, and we finally have recognition and approval by the federal government that industrial hemp is legal. Even though that’s what federal law said, that as far back as 2014, the historical weight of last week’s release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s final …
Vaping Related Illnesses
“Carts” as they are referred to, are being sold as containing safe cannabinoid products with what appear to be recognizable industry name brands. However, recent findings have shown that many of these black market cartridges actually contain vitamin E oil, which has a similar texture and look to THC oil. According to the Washington Post, “The chemical, vitamin E acetate, …
How CBD and THC Interact In Your Body
How do CBD and THC Interact in Your Body? Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are two of over 100 compounds isolated in the cannabis sativa plant species. Cannabis is also made up of over 500 compounds including flavonoids, terpenes and over 100 other cannabinoids, including THC and CBD. In the following article, we will discuss details on how these cannabinoids …
Top 3 Myths About CBD Busted
Top 3 Myths About CBD Busted Cannabidiol or more commonly known as CBD is claimed by many to have many medical and therapeutic benefits. However, on the other hand, cannabis is listed as a Schedule 1 drug with no medical benefits and a huge potential for abuse. Although a little confusing in the article below we will discuss what CBD …