Despite their similarities, the structural difference between Δ8THC and Δ9THC makes a substantial difference in how they affect our bodies. It also affects their legal status.
Category: Producers
Congress Should Allow 1% THC in Hemp- Will You Sign the Petition?
We encourage our readers to sign a petition sponsored by our friends at Vote Hemp that urges Congress to amend the definition of hemp to increase the THC limit to 1%. If enacted, this definitional change would result in a significant and positive change for the hemp industry.
CBD and the Novel Foods Dossier- A Practical Overview
The amount of information that needs to be included in a Novel Food application is quite significant, not to mention the fact that the information contained in a successful Novel Food application must be backed with technical and scientifically certified findings.
US Hemp Industry Launches Campaign to Support Healthcare Workers and Community Organizations
As in 1942 when US farmers were called to action through the Hemp for Victory Campaign to bring back hemp to help during WWII, the Friends of HEMP are calling on the US hemp industry to again prove the incredible potential of hemp in supporting our country during times of crisis.
Is CBN the Next Big Thing? A Legal Analysis.
My vote for “the next CBD” goes to cannabinol (CBN). This is based on its growing acclaim as a safe sleep aid with few, if any, side effects.
Cannabinoid Contenders- Which Will Be the “Next CBD”?
Will “the next CBD” be CBG, Δ8THC, THCV, or some other cannabinoid? There are arguments for and against each one.
Do Not Claim That Your CBD Helps With COVID-19
It is good to see the FDA taking quick and firm action against companies improperly marketing their CBD products as effective against COVID-19, a devastating pandemic with no contemporary precedent.
Any Port in a Storm- Federal Programs That Help Hemp and CBD Businesses
There are several options provided by the US federal government that hemp and CBD businesses can take advantage of during these turbulent times.
Hemp Trademarking- Why You Cannot Own a Varietal Name
Trademark registration is not simply a matter of racing to the USPTO to register a word or phrase that you wish to have exclusive rights to, even if you were the first to use the word or phrase.