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US states fall over themselves backwards to sow further confusion over delta-8

Written by Anthony Traurig | 21st October 2021

A few US states may have over-corrected course in their rushing to modify regulations to cover hemp-derived delta-8 THC ...

Potential for psychedelic treatments prompts big North American buyouts

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 15th October 2021

Interest in psychedelic drugs and treatments continues to grow, as evidenced by three major takeovers in Canada and the USA, two involving drug treatments developments and another offering a network of ketamine infusion treatment centres...

Charlotte’s Web new dietary ingredient application did include ValidCare data

Written by Freddie Dawson | 14th October 2021

It turns out the Charlotte’s Web application to the US FDA for the registration of a full spectrum hemp extract as a new dietary ingredient (NDI) DID include data from the ValidCare industry study ...

German medical cannabis imports rise but no sign of domestic production yet

Written by CannIntelligence | 8th October 2021

German imports of medical cannabis flowers rose by 80% in the first half of 2021 compared to the same period of 2021, but hopes of establishing local production were...

Could CBD companies face scrutiny from another US regulatory agency?

Written by Freddie Dawson | 6th October 2021

Does the CBD industry now face increased scrutiny from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)? ...

From craft beer to coffee, patience is a virtue in cannabinoid beverages

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 4th October 2021

Patience continues to be the watchword when it comes to innovation in the cannabinoid beverage space. Developments continue but companies appear willing to take their time to enter the market as regulation loosens ...

Resistant legislators deny Kentucky and Tennessee access to medical cannabis

Written by CannIntelligence | 21st September 2021

Kentucky and Tennessee are among a large number of Southeastern US states that have not yet passed legislation for medical cannabis programs. Here, CBD-Intel examines the issues behind the official reluctance ...

FDA and CDC warnings won’t signal the end of the delta-8 THC market in the US

Written by Freddie Dawson | 16th September 2021

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have issued warnings about the rise of reported incidents in the US regarding the use of delta-8 THC ...

Delta-8 THC regulation in the US

Written by JuditBach | 13th September 2021

What is delta-8 THC and how does US law deal with it, at both federal and state level? In this presentation, CBD-Intel legal analyst Anthony Traurig shares his insights ...

Beverage brands still searching for the right solution to their drink problem

Written by CannIntelligence | 9th September 2021

CBD beverages continue to be a popular niche sub-category for producers, with brands still experimenting and bringing out new variations. Some significant regulatory concerns remain for the mid/long-term. Neither the US, UK or EU has...

Could Colombia’s reversal on allowing medical cannabis flower exports impact the global market?

Written by CannIntelligence | 1st September 2021

There are always people claiming that new changes mean some such country will be "The next big X in cannabis or hemp". Recent examples include North Macedonia, Thailand, Brazil, Paraguay, Lesotho, Malawi, and of course,...

Horse sense or dog trial? The science and law behind CBD petcare products

Written by CannIntelligence | 1st September 2021

CBD pet products remain in a grey area in terms of both legality and effectiveness – but there have been some attempts in both to shed light into the darkness ...

Growing cannabis drinks market may be a case of keeping up with the Joneses

Written by Freddie Dawson | 27th August 2021

Cult favourite Jones Soda will enter the US cannabis beverage market, while an Oklahoma firm’s new beverage launch looks well positioned to capitalise on any move to a recreational market in the state ...