The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) for the establishment of a domestic hemp production program. By publishing the rule in the form of an IFR, USDA is able to issue guidance before...more
• With the dramatic expansion of CBD products in the market, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing whether its current regulatory framework is appropriate, and if not, what modifications are needed.
• The...more
6/7/2019
/ Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Dietary Supplements ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Health and Safety ,
Hemp ,
Labeling ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Public Hearing ,
Regulatory Oversight
On April 2, 2019, FDA outlined new steps to advance review of potential regulatory pathways for cannabis-containing and cannabis-derived products. In a statement issued by Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, released in conjunction...more
4/2/2019
/ Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Dietary Supplements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Marketing ,
Food Safety ,
Health and Safety ,
Hemp ,
Manufacturers ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana-Infused Edibles ,
Product Labels ,
Public Hearing ,
Regulatory Oversight
FDA has announced plans to seek congressional and stakeholder input on "possible alternative approaches" to regulating cannabis and cannabis-derived products. The announcement came as Commissioner Scott Gottlieb spoke on the...more
3/4/2019
/ Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Dietary Supplements ,
Enforcement ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Safety ,
Hemp ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Oversight
With the enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill) on Dec. 20, 2018, hemp and cannabis derivatives with extremely low concentrations of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)—less than 0.3 percent on a dry weight...more
1/4/2019
/ Agricultural Sector ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Controlled Substances Act ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Dietary Supplements ,
Farm Bill ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Hemp ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Regulatory Oversight
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a statement on Dec. 20, 2018, once again putting stem cell companies on notice about its intention to crack down on the marketing of unapproved stem cell products, and...more
On Dec. 12, 2018, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced tougher compliance and enforcement policies for drug manufacturers, dietary supplement manufacturers, stem cell clinics and...more
12/17/2018
/ Clinical Laboratories ,
Data Integrity ,
Dietary Supplements ,
Drug Compounding ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Manufacturers ,
New Guidance ,
Opioid ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Pharmacies ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Stem cells