Hemp

The second part of this column will take a look at specific examples in the public domain of elemental contamination of cannabis consumer products, which shows that other elements are worthy of consideration and should be a part of the regulatory framework.

The new hemp regulations, limiting THC levels in products, took effect in September.

Our sister publication, Nutritional Outlook, covered the current regulatory landscape for hemp as a supplement and how the 2024 Farm Bill could change things in the near future.

The ruling states that federal law does not block the ban on certain cannabinoid products in the state.

Researchers shared their latest research on the fungus that is a threat to seeds and crops across the nation.

The temporary restraining order would prevent the enforcement of these regulations while the lawsuit is being litigated.

The bill would amend the definition of hemp to raise the threshold of delta-9 THC to 1% from 0.3%.

The Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act would establish a regulatory regime for products that contain hemp cannabinoids.

On September 24th, 2024, the U.S. Hemp Roundtable, a group of California hemp farmers and businesses filed a lawsuit against the regulations.

The DHSS will focus enforcement efforts on misbranded intoxicating cannabinoid products.

The U.S. Hemp Roundtable submitted comments to California’s Office of Administrative Law (OAL) on September 16th, urging the agency to overrule emergency regulations proposed by Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

The Attorney General's office says that non-alcoholic beverages with hemp-derived tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) with concentrations of delta-9 THC of no more than 0.3% are legal in South Carolina, assuming you can verify they meet this threshold.

The bill regulates the sale and distribution of products containing synthetic THC, though some challenges remain to be resolved.

According to Sunmed, the regulations effectively make 95% of the retailer’s inventory illegal, depriving consumers of wellness products they trust and rely on to support their health, as well as putting retailers at risk of closure.

The lawsuit challenges Emergency Rules issued by the agency on June 2024 that would establish a licensing program for retailers and suppliers of hemp-derived cannabinoid products.

This article provides an analysis of current regulations and proposed changes that could impact the hemp industry.

Interstate commerce is a crucial aspect of the modern economy, allowing goods and services to move across state lines, fostering economic growth, and enabling businesses to reach wider markets. In the context of the hemp and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis industries, interstate commerce presents unique challenges and opportunities, shaped by a complex web of federal and state regulations. This blog explores how the hemp industry handles interstate commerce from a compliance perspective and speculates on what the landscape might look like if THC cannabis becomes federally legal and interstate commerce is permitted.

The latest webinar in this series explored challenges and solutions in the current and future landscape of cannabis policies and regulation.

Read three factoids about hemp and its seeds on nutrition, history, and certification.

As reported by our sister publication, Nutritional Outlook, Fresh Hemp Foods, which is owned by Tilray Brands Inc, recently announced its acquisition of US company The Humble Seed.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) now regulates certain hemp manufacturers. Here’s how to prepare for compliance inspections, which may become a trend to more states beyond Colorado.

The discussion surrounding intoxicating the manufacture and sale of hemp-derived cannabinoids continues with more proposals and challenges.

This article will cover what the differences are between hemp and cannabis, the products that are on the market today, and why it is important to know where your product is coming from.

The first part of this column examines the fractured nature of state-based regulations and compares it with the federal limits for pharmaceutical products and dietary supplements.

This latest episode of the monthly webinar series untangled the various aspects currently facing the US hemp industry.

A recently added amendment to the 2024 Farm Bill would significantly impact intoxicating hemp-derived products.

This hour-long webinar covered consumer safety, interstate commerce, and the need for global standards, highlighting collaboration and evidence-based approaches for future regulatory frameworks.

The plant-based material hempcrete is slowly being used in more construction projects in the US, highlighting its versatility.

Several efforts have been made to limit the prevalence of intoxicating hemp products.

In a big new move for Colorado, towards the end of 2023, the state approved a new set of hemp regulations that includes tighter restrictions over hemp derived cannabinoids, which were met with both pushback and acceptance from the industry.