Ohio Legislature Approves Hemp & CBD Bill
Fri / Jul 19th
The Ohio Legislature has approved a bill legalizing CBD sales and implementing a pilot program for industrial hemp cultivation while… Read More
CBD News
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the many cannabinoids found in cannabis. It has known medical properties and has been used by patients to treat a large number of medical conditions. Below you will find the latest CBD industry and policy news from around the world:
FDA Plans to Expedite CBD Regulations
Tue / Jul 16th
The Food and Drug Administration plans on expediting CBD rules and regulations, potentially by the end of summer or early… Read More
Canadian Hemp Production Expected to Double This Year
Mon / Jul 15th
Hemp production in Canada is expected to double this year from 41,200 acres in 2018 to 82,500 this year, according… Read More
Sister Kate: Forming a Sisterhood of Cannabis Nuns
Wed / Jul 10th
Activism, healing, empowerment — these are important foundations for the Sisters of the Valley, a group of self-described cannabis nuns… Read More
Impression Healthcare Advances Trial Testing CBD Treatment for Gum Disease
Thu / Jul 4th
Medical cannabis company Impression Healthcare Limited has been approved for a Phase 2a Clinical Trial in Australia investigating the effectiveness… Read More
Report: CBD in Legal Markets Outpacing THC Sales
Wed / Jul 3rd
According to a new report by Headset on the CBD industry, CBD products in legal cannabis markets have grown at… Read More
CBD Company Inks Branding Deal with Bellator MMA
Tue / Jul 2nd
cbdMD has inked a multi-year promotional deal with mixed martial arts company Bellator that includes in-cage branding. Bellator events are… Read More
Lindsey Mintz: Combining Cannabis Education & Retail
Thu / Jun 27th
Lindsey Mintz is the owner and managing partner of Smokin’ Gun Apothecary, a prohibition-themed and self-described “late-night” cannabis dispensary located… Read More
Massachusetts Bans CBD Consumables
Wed / Jun 26th
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources has banned the sale of CBD-infused food and beverage products, raw CBD flower, CBD… Read More
FDA Update Offers No New Guidelines for CBD
Tue / Jun 25th
In a lengthy news release, the Food and Drug Administration said they would apply a “rigorous and science-based approach” in… Read More
Study: CBD Potential Potent Antibiotic
Mon / Jun 24th
Australian researchers are suggesting that CBD could be a potent antibiotic, finding in lab tests that the cannabinoid killed all… Read More
Report: Total Cannabinoid Market Has $14.9B Potential This Year
Fri / Jun 21st
Cannabis market investor network Arcview Group and data firm BDS Analytics have, for the first time, included the total cannabinoid… Read More
USPS Updates Policies to Allow Hemp Shipping
Fri / Jun 14th
The U.S. Postal Service has updated its Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail regulations to clarify that hemp – and CBD… Read More
Texas Gov. Signs Hemp Legalization Bill
Fri / Jun 14th
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed the hemp legalization legislation that also allows CBD production and sales. The measure was… Read More
Hemp CBD Companies Struggle With Banking Services
Wed / Jun 12th
Despite federal hemp reforms last year, many CBD-focused companies throughout the U.S. still lack basic financial services, such as business… Read More
Australian Researchers to Study CBD for PTSD
Wed / Jun 12th
Researchers in Australia are set to study the efficacy of CBD as a treatment for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress… Read More
Kroger Launches CBD Sales In 17 States
Mon / Jun 10th
Cincinnati, Ohio-based grocery store chain Kroger Co. is now selling CBD-infused topicals in its stores in 17 states, the Detroit… Read More
Louisiana Legislature Approves MMJ ‘Inhalation’ Bill
Thu / Jun 6th
The Louisiana House has unanimously approved a measure that allows “inhalation” under the state’s medical cannabis program but still prohibits… Read More
Tennessee Updates Hemp Rules
Wed / Jun 5th
Hemp processors in Tennessee no longer need to register with the state Department of Agriculture and farmers can now apply… Read More
FDA Holds First-Ever CBD Hearing
Tue / Jun 4th
During the Food and Drug Administration’s first-ever CBD hearing last week, Acting Commissioner Ned Sharpless said that while the agency… Read More
Know Your Cannabis: THC vs. CBD
Wed / May 29th
It’s safe to assume that because they affect you differently, THC and CBD work differently in the brain. Tetrahydrocannabinol, or… Read More
TSA Allows Some MMJ Products on Flights
Tue / May 28th
The Transportation Security Administration has updated its website to clarify that air travelers are permitted to bring some cannabis-derived products… Read More
Alabama MMJ Bill Likely Dead Without House Support
Tue / May 28th
Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon expects state lawmakers to create a commission to study medical cannabis instead of legalizing its… Read More
Washington Hemp Farmers Plan 6K Acres
Thu / May 23rd
Washington farmers intend to plant more than 6,000 acres of hemp this year after planting just 140 acres last year… Read More
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