Although CBD was federally legalized in the United States with the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, many people are surprised to find out that it still has not been approved by the FDA. This means that CBD cannot legally be added to dietary supplements, so CBD companies need to be careful about how they ... Read more
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The state of Louisiana opened its doors to the hemp industry back in 2020. At that point, the state’s hemp industry was valued at $500,000. In just a few short years, that number has skyrocketed to $33 million. In turn, the tax revenue from hemp products in the state grew from $64,000 to $4.1 million. ... Read more
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Real Tested CBD exists because CBD products need an authoritative third party making sure that consumers get what they think they’re buying. Unregulated supplements can say virtually anything on the package, provided they include a disclaimer along the lines of “these claims have not been evaluated by the FDA,” but this leaves the consumer in ... Read more
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Earlier this month, it was announced that the DEA will be rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance. This means that the DEA is finally officially recognizing that marijuana may be used for some medicinal purposes. While this is great news for recreational and medical marijuana users alike, not everyone ... Read more
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Earlier this month, Illinois hemp entrepreneurs came out in favor of a state legislative proposal which would regulate the hemp industry within the state. While many business owners can’t imagine asking for more regulation and taxation, this might actually be the best way to keep the state’s hemp industry afloat. The proposed legislation would implement ... Read more
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A new study conducted by researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) found that over 90% of smokable hemp strains they tested contained more than the legal amount of delta-9 THC. Because of these elevated delta-9 levels, these hemp strains are classified as “marijuana,” and are therefore federally illegal. Not only can ... Read more
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Preliminary approval has been granted by a Nebraska legislative committee for a bill that would tax CBD and hemp products at 100% in the state. This tax hike is a part of new legislation that has been designed to help offset property tax bills. Along with other reforms, such as the removal of sales tax ... Read more
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Since the Farm Bill was passed in 2018, hemp products have shot to popularity across the United States. While this bill legalized hemp products on the federal level, many states have taken it upon themselves to implement restrictions and regulations. Because the FDA basically refuses to regulate the hemp industry, there is a general lack ... Read more
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Over the past few years, there has been a huge increase in the number of hemp products being sold in the United States. Customers have been purchasing products that contain any variety of cannabinoids, not only in brick and mortar stores, but also online. This increased popularity and availability, combined with the FDA’s refusal to ... Read more
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Since January 1, 2024, Californians who use cannabis after work hours have had more employment protections than in previous years. Until this year, California employers could legally discriminate against employees who tested positive for non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites in their urine, hair or bodily fluids. This is still the case in the majority of the rest ... Read more
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A Colorado-based food firm has been issued a written warning from the FDA over concerns that customers might confuse their products for regular, uninfused foods. They assert that these products pose a risk of unintended consumption of delta-8 THC and cannabidiol. The letter, dated November 16, 2023, addressed products from both Discover CBD and Strain ... Read more
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At the end of 2023, the UK government made the historic decision to accept a recommended legal limit for THC in CBD products. This is a great move for legal clarity concerning CBD, something that is lacking all around the world. As CBD continues to grow in popularity, more manufacturers and products seem to pop ... Read more
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