Tag: legal cannabis

Leading U.S. Hemp Organization Comes Out In Favor Of Delta-8

The Hemp Industries Association announced its support of the controversial psychedelic compound as CBD companies continue squabble with state and federal authoritiesWritten by Chris Kudialis, CBD and Cannabis Reporter.|Last Updated:Jun 27, 2021 After months of silence, a leading U.S. industry group for hemp professionals is setting the record straight: Delta-8 THC should be allowed. The Hemp […]

Oregon bill advancing delta-8 THC limits awaits governor’s signature

Published June 28, 2021 Oregon lawmakers have agreed on new limits for hemp-derived products including delta-8 THC. A bill that cleared the legislature Saturday and now awaits Gov. Kate Brown’s signature would ban the sale of hemp products containing THC to minors, reported (Medford’s) KDRV-TV. READ MORE HERE…

Major SaaS Company KLĒR Announces Game-changing Feature Set for Product Tracking & Compliance

Published April 2, 2021 PHOENIX, Ariz. (March 25, 2021) – KLĒR, a leader in cannabis operations management software, has unveiled KLĒR Track, a new feature set as part of its seed-to-sale software platform purpose-built for the hemp and CBD markets. The announcement comes at a time when processors are demanding more expansive compliance tracking options for available […]

Texas First State to Say ‘No’ to Delta-8 THC Criminalization

4 weeks ago. by Sarah Friedman Recap of what’s been going on in Texas Last month, I reported on four different cannabis-related bills that were making their way through Texas’ Congress at that time. When I wrote the article, none of the four bills had passed. All bills represent a general loosening in Texas law toward cannabis and […]

FDA Regulation of Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products, Including Cannabidiol (CBD)

Content current as of:01/22/2021 There is a significant interest in the development of therapies and other consumer products derived from cannabis and its components, including cannabidiol (CBD). FDA recognizes the potential opportunities that cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds may offer and acknowledges the significant interest in these possibilities. However, FDA is aware that some companies are […]

Study: CBD does not cause liver damage

Published March 25, 2021. By Lauren Manning Darren415/Getty Images Dive Brief: CBD products do not cause liver damage when taken orally, according to a new study from Validcare. The seven-month analysis evaluated the impact of CBD on liver health through clinical trials involving 839 participants.  The study was conducted at the FDA’s request to inform the federal […]

CBD Lab Results: How To Read Them; Why They Matter (Video)

by Bridget McQuillan APR 19, 2021 In a world where it’s up to companies to hold themselves accountable, third-party testing is important, but sifting through the information in these results can be time-consuming and downright confusing. That’s why we’ve created this handy guide to help you know what to look for when it comes to […]

Dealing With Delta-8 ‘Riskiest Thing You Can Do’ in Cannabis: Q&A With Rod Kight

Konrad | Adobe Stock The attorney says the government “never contemplated naturally occurring compounds that could also be produced from other naturally occurring compounds.” Patrick Williams May 24, 2021 Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), patenting psychedelics and certificates of analysis: these are some of the hot topics North Carolina and Oregon-licensed attorney Rod Kight focuses on at […]

New Legislation Seeks to Level Playing Field for Cannabis Companies

Why Cannabis Firms Are Focused on Banking and Tax Reform SMITH BRAIN TRUST / MAY 19, 2021 “…Because medical cannabis is still federally illegal, we haven’t been able to use credit and debit card processors, online ordering or many financial services that most businesses take for granted,” says Cartalemi, who, along with partners Megan Rogers […]