The FDA is poised to be the primary regulatory body governing and setting policy for consumer sales of CBD in the USA. The “wild card” is what, if anything, it will do about products containing hemp extract with CBD.
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Top 5 Cannabis Predictions for 2020
2020 will be a historic and transformative year for cannabis, particularly for hemp and CBD. Here are my top 5 predictions.
FDA Steps-Up CBD Enforcement With New Warning Letters
Considering the large and growing number of hemp and CBD companies doing business in the US right now, the companies that received warning letters might rightly consider themselves unlucky.
Does the USDA Rule Affect Hemp That Is Currently On the Market?
In this article I will discuss the Rule’s impact on hemp that was grown and harvested in 2019, much of which is currently on the market.
Rod Speaks at Cannabis Business Insurance Conference in NYC
As the cannabis industry matures, insurance is becoming a major factor in its growth and normalization. In many respects, the development and availability of insurance products signals a new phase in the industry.
Why You Should Always Ship Hemp Through the USPS
I typically advise my clients to ship hemp products through the US Mail. Unlike private carriers, the US Postal Service (USPS) cannot open packages unless it has probable cause to do so. One of the unexpected effects of hemp legalization is that the mere smell of cannabis no longer constitutes probable cause to believe that the package contains illegal marijuana.
WLOS Covers Smokable Hemp, Interviews Rod
WLOS covered the emerging smokable hemp issue. I am happy to have been interviewed for the story.
Will the Proposed FDA Ban On Flavored Vape Additives Include Hemp Terpenes?
It appears the FDA is most concerned with the flavors that may be attractive to minors, such as mango, strawberry etc… Recalling that some of the terpenes in hemp can mimic some of these flavors, it may be that the FDA would consider hemp terpenes a flavoring and that they would be included in the ban.
Big Win for Smokable Hemp in Indiana Elevates Issue to a National Level
“The fact that local law enforcement may need to adjust tactics and training in response to changes in federal law is not a sufficient basis for enacting unconstitutional legislation.”