On November 21, 2022, the FDA issued five warning letters to companies selling CBD, Delta-8, and other hemp products for humans and pets. These letters are notable for the following five reasons (see additional details...more
On May 4, 2022, the FDA issued five warning letters to companies for selling products containing hemp-derived Delta-8 THC. Notably, this is the first time the FDA has issued warning letters specifically for Delta-8 products....more
Watch this recorded session exploring trending topics in the hemp industry. During the session, members of our hemp team discussed the legality, regulation, and lawsuits surrounding minor cannabinoids (including...more
4/25/2022
/ Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Dispensaries ,
Farm Bill ,
Hemp ,
Hemp Cultivation ,
Hemp Related Businesses ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
THC
On February 11, 2022, the New York Senate and Assembly put forth mirror image bills (A9283/S8084A) supporting legislation for conditional adult-use cultivator and processor licenses. This legislation, if passed, is intended...more
After several extensions, the 2014 Farm Bill is finally set to expire on December 31, 2021. As of January 1, 2022, all states must either have a USDA-approved hemp product plan or cede regulatory oversight over hemp...more
12/17/2021
/ Agricultural Sector ,
Corrective Actions ,
Farm Bill ,
Hemp ,
Hemp Cultivation ,
Licenses ,
Market Research ,
Reporting Requirements ,
THC ,
USDA ,
Willful Violations
Over the first half of 2021, many states passed laws, implemented, or proposed new regulations regarding hemp cultivation, processing, and CBD products. These changes range from updates to testing, labeling, and packaging...more
6/16/2021
/ Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Fees ,
Hemp ,
Hemp Cultivation ,
Hemp Related Businesses ,
Labeling ,
Licenses ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Marijuana-Infused Edibles ,
New Regulations ,
Registration Requirement ,
Retailers ,
Testing Requirements ,
THC ,
Vaporizers
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission recently voted to issue Guidance for the Retail Sale of Hemp to clarify requirements and restrictions on the retail sale of certain types of hemp products by licensed adult-use...more
5/24/2021
/ Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Hemp ,
Hemp Related Businesses ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Retailers ,
State and Local Government ,
USDA