Dietary Supplement Industry Calls for CBD Protections
Mon / Oct 14th
A coalition of dietary supplement trade associations has called on Congress to pass consumer protection legislation for dietary supplement products containing CBD.
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:
Mon / Oct 14th
A coalition of dietary supplement trade associations has called on Congress to pass consumer protection legislation for dietary supplement products containing CBD.
Tue / Oct 8th
A recent Brightfield Group report suggests that the hemp-derived CBD market could be worth $23 billion by 2023.
Fri / Oct 4th PODCAST
Jason Ambrosino is founder of the Veterans Hemp Market, a New York-based organization dedicated to providing hemp flower products for “military veterans, patriots, and the everyday warrior.”
Fri / Oct 4th PRESS RELEASE
The checkout optimization platform becomes the bridge between Shopify and Square Portland, Ore. (October 4, 2019) – CartHook, the leading… Read More
Wed / Oct 2nd
A $1 million private donation to the Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center will fund research into hemp’s industrial applications and use in consumer goods and health products.
Tue / Oct 1st
Israeli cannabis researcher Dr. Raphael Mechoulam unveiled his latest research into the synthesizing of cannabinoid acids at the CannMed conference last week in Pasadena, California.
Mon / Sep 30th
With the stigma surrounding mental health issues continuing to dissipate, many people are wondering: will CBD help with my anxiety? The research on this issue is ongoing, but here is a summary of what scientists have found out, so far.
Mon / Sep 30th
GW Pharmaceuticals is partnering up with New York’s Montefiore Medical Center to study CBDV, or cannabidivarin, as a treatment for autism.
Mon / Sep 23rd
Nine universities are receiving federal grants totaling $3 million to study the “potential pain-relieving properties” of minor cannabinoids and cannabis-sourced terpenes.
Thu / Sep 19th
Is this new CBD-infused sportswear line from Acabada a real breakthrough in activewear apparel, or is the extraordinary hype surrounding CBD leading startups down increasingly bizarre paths?
Wed / Sep 18th
The first U.S. patent for a specific hemp cultivar has been awarded to Charlotte’s Web Holdings, creator of the renowned CBD-rich strain of the same name.
Tue / Sep 17th PRESS RELEASE
San Mateo, CA – September 17, 2019 – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) (the “Company” or “PLUS”), the… Read More
Mon / Sep 16th PARTNER CONTENT
Subject matter expert Dr. Emek Blair shares fact and fiction on hemp and CBD benefits.
Thu / Sep 12th OPINION
It’s one thing to plant some seeds and grow some hemp — but how do you take that very basic business model and scale for a successful future? Check out the following guide for tips on finding success in this new and exciting industry.
Fri / Aug 30th
CBD oil extracts are on the rise after the federal legalization of industrial hemp; the following is a list of the cannabinoid’s potentially useful applications.
Wed / Aug 28th
Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has announced a partnership with Abacus Health Products and said that CBD products have helped him be “pain-free” for the first time in a decade.
Tue / Aug 27th
The UK’s National Institute for Health Care and Excellence has decided against recommending CBD products with clobazam for treating treatment-resistant epilepsy conditions, citing CBD’s “unknown” long-term efficacy.
Fri / Aug 16th
Washington state Ag Department officials recently clarified that hemp-derived CBD is not allowed as a food additive.
Wed / Jul 31st
Ohio is the latest state to legalize hemp cultivation and CBD product manufacturing; the bill had been overwhelmingly approved by the state’s legislative bodies and was signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday.
Fri / Jul 26th
Details have emerged about the CBD trials partnership between the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Canada’s Aurora Cannabis; the trials will investigate CBD’s effectiveness in wound care, recovery, pain treatment, and more.
Thu / Jul 25th
After receiving more than 800 applications to grow industrial hemp, Virginia’s Agriculture Department is planning to establish new regulations for hemp-derived CBD products.
Fri / Jul 19th
Ohio state lawmakers have approved legislation legalizing in-state hemp cultivation and the manufacturing of CBD products including cosmetics, dietary supplements, and pet products.
Tue / Jul 16th
FDA officials say they will rush the release of federal CBD rules and regulations, potentially by the end of summer or early fall.
Mon / Jul 15th
Recent Statistics Canada figures suggest that Canadian hemp farmers will more than double their acreage from 41,200 in 2018 to 82,500 acres this year.
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