Tag: cannabis
AHPA: Supplement, Herbal, Cannabis Operations as Essential Businesses
Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has provided an update regarding what qualifies as “essential business” and “critical infrastructure” as federal, state,...
FDA Reopens Comment Period for CBD Hearing
Silver Spring, MD—FDA is reopening the comment period for last year’s CBD hearing.
The hearing was intended to obtain scientific data and information about the...
AHPA’s Cannabis Committee Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Cannabis Committee today, according to a press release. The...
Natural Products Community Rallies After Expo West Postponed
Anaheim, CA—Following the official postponement of Natural Products Expo West due to concerns regarding novel coronavirus, COVID-19, many in the industry took to social...
CBD Sales Predicted to Grow, Market Analysis Finds
Rockville, MD—U.S. retail sales of cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) products reached $14 billion in 2019, and are on pace to increase 18% per year...
FDA Issues CBD Warning Letters; Comments on GRAS
Silver Spring, MD—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that warning letters were issued to 15 companies for illegally selling products containing cannabidiol...
Curaleaf Opens 27th Dispensary in Florida
Jensen Beach, FL—Curaleaf Holdings opened its 27th dispensary in Florida on Friday, November 15, according to a press release, as part of its strategy...
FDA, FTC Post Warning Letter to Rooted Apothecary Over CBD Products, Claims
Silver Spring, MD—FDA and FTC posted a joint warning letter to Rooted Apothecary LLC for illegally selling unapproved products containing cannabidiol (CBD) online with...
Neptune Begins Production of Cannabis and Hemp Extracts
Laval, QC, Canada—Neptune Wellness Solutions is moving forward with its hemp extract business—in one press release, it announced that its Sherbrooke, Quebec facility is...
NCIA Asks Congress to Legalize Cannabis, Improve Public Safety
Washington, D.C.—The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) delivered a letter to both chambers of Congress urging sensible and timely federal action in response to...
