Tell me if you’ve heard this one before – the regulatory issues surrounding CBD will be completely resolved after a certain “legislative fix” is passed. Remember all of the articles in December 2018 declaring CBD legal after the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill? Don’t expect Congress or FDA to wave a magic wand and
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Council for Responsible Nutrition Submits Citizen Petition Requesting FDA Rulemaking to Allow CBD and other Hemp-Derived Ingredients in Dietary Supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) submitted a citizen petition to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting that FDA:
- FDA exercise its statutory authority to establish a regulation under which hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) may be legally marketed as a dietary ingredient;
- Clarify when a hemp-derived substance is subject to the preclusion provisions of 21
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A Seat at the Table – What’s new in food law
Please join us on Wednesday, November 6 for the launch of a new webinar series featuring updates on the latest news and trends in the food and beverage industry. Our first webinar will focus on updates regarding CBD, FSMA, and the FTC. Please see below for the program agenda:
Navigating the regulatory landscape for CBD:…
Regulation of cannabis in Italy: use in food and cosmetics
In Italy, the cultivation and the industrial use of hemp has a long tradition and recent changes in the law have led to a revival. While a law enacted in 2016 promotes the cultivation of hemp as a means to preserve biodiversity and to reduce the environmental impact in agriculture, hemp-derived products for human consumption…
CBD at TTB: TTB Issues New Industry Circular on Hemp-Derived Ingredients in Alcohol Beverages
Many food and beverage companies are assessing the use of hemp-derived ingredients in their products in light of the 2018 Farm Bill provisions excluding “hemp” from the definition of marijuana under the federal Controlled Substances Act. At the same time, regulators at both the federal and state level continue to explore and develop regulatory frameworks…
Cannabis Regulation Update: FDA Announces Public Meeting on Cannabis; FDA and FTC Issue Warning Letters to Manufacturers of CBD Products; Proposal to Add Cannabis Extracts and THC to Proposition 65
This post summarizes several regulatory developments related to cannabis and cannabisderivatives, including cannabidiol (CBD). The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced it will hold a public meeting on May 31, 2019 and open a docket for public comments to obtain scientific data and information about the safety, manufacturing, product quality, marketing, labeling, and sale…