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Industry Congressional Researchers Call Out FDA For Missing Deadline To Publish Cannabinoid List And Define Hemp ‘Containers’

Congressional researchers are noting that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has missed a legal deadline to publish a list of known cannabinoids as federal hemp laws are set to change later this year in a way that stakeholders argue will upend the existing market. As part of appropriations legislation that President Donald Trump signed […] The post Congressional Researchers Call Out FDA For Mi…

Industry Our New Study Shows That The Science Of Cannabis And Sleep Extends Beyond THC (Op-Ed)

“We found that the strongest evidence for improving sleep was associated with cannabidiol (CBD), cannabinol (CBN) and combinations of the two—but not primarily THC.” By Andrea Efre, University of South Florida College of Nursing The cannabis sleep market represents a shift away from traditional pharmaceuticals toward a natural alternative. Historically, cannabis products marketed for sleep […] The…

Industry Rhode Island Senate Confirms New Top Marijuana Regulator

The new chair of the Cannabis Control Commission had previously led the state’s Cannabis Office. By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current The independent state agency shaping the nascent cannabis industry is whole again, with a new chairperson confirmed by the Rhode Island Senate on its final day of the legislative session. The chamber’s unanimous vote […] The post Rhode Island Senate Confirms Ne…

Industry Federal Science Agency Adds New Cannabis Compounds To Its Library Of ‘Chemical Fingerprints’

A federal science agency has added dozens of new marijuana components to an official government library of compounds that is used to help identify unknown substances in food, drugs, cosmetics, the environment, body fluids and forensic evidence. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced last week that the cannabis components were being added […] The post Federal Science Ag…

Cannabis Looking for weed in this Twin Cities suburb? Ask the mayor.

Forest Lake’s first cannabis dispensary will soon open, with the mayor at the helm.

Industry North Carolina Lawmakers Advance Bill To Set A Minimum Age Limit For Hemp And Kratom Products

“There are a lot of other details surrounding cannabis that have been discussed and will continue to be discussed.” By Christine Zhu, NC Newsline North Carolina lawmakers are considering banning individuals under 21 from buying or possessing certain hemp-derived consumable products, including smokable hemp flower, hemp cigarettes, gummies and beverages, or any items that include […] The post North…