US Government Makes a Decision on CBD

Slow progress is better than no progress and while the U.S. government is moving at a snail’s pace when it comes to cannabis legalization, there has been recent movement on the issue.  Last week, the Food and Drug Administration announced that it has concluded that a “new regulatory pathway” is ... Read More

FDA says new regulations are needed to manage CBD risks

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday called for new regulations for the cannabidiol (CBD) market, saying the agency needs to provide additional oversight to manage the risks involved in using those products.  Janet Woodcock, the principal deputy commissioner of the FDA, said in a release that the agency ... Read More

FDA Considers Regulating CBD Products

FDA officials are concerned about the safety of legal cannabis-infused foods and supplements and may recommend regulating the products later this year, according to a new report.  The products can have drug-like effects on the body and contain CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). Both CBD and THC can be derived ... Read More