Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Canna Law Blog

Enforcement Alone Won’t End California’s Illicit Cannabis Market

It’s becoming clearer that nothing the state is doing is really changing the illicit market, and this offers little solace to the participants in the regulated market.

Federal Policy On Hemp CBD Is Taking Shape: What Needs To Be Addressed?

One feature that could show up in the FDA's enforcement guidance submitted to the White House is instruction on how to measure THC in hemp products.

The EU May Designate CBD Foods As Narcotics

The European Foods Safety Authority (“EFSA”) previously classified CBD as a “novel food” ingredient.

FDA Guidance On Cannabis Research: A Glimpse Of What’s To Come For CBD Products?

This guidance is merely a reflection of the FDA’s current thinking on the manufacturing and testing of hemp-derived drugs.

Indiana Smokable Hemp Ban Is Upheld (For Now)

In 2019, Indiana passed Senate Enrolled Act 516 to bring Indiana’s definition of hemp in line with the 2018 Farm Bill and to establish a regulatory framework for hemp production.

Is CBN A Controlled Substance? Yes. No. Maybe.

Because it's difficult, if not impossible, to grow CBN-rich strains of hemp, most CBN found in the U.S. market is the product of decarboxylation, which creates some confusion regarding its legality.

Israel Is A Cannabis Powerhouse

While cannabis has been used for thousands of years in ancient sites in Israel, the country’s developments in the last few decades have been extremely significant.

The Latest Report From The FDA Shows How Poorly It Has Handled CBD

The report itself is, in a word, underwhelming. It provides little new insight.

It’s Time To Disband The DEA

The DEA has been waging a War on Drugs that has disproportionately impacted Black people for nearly fifty years.

Why Not All CBD Health Claims Are Treated Equal

The Federal Trade Commission does not go after every actor that promotes the therapeutic value of CBD products. Here's why.

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