Cannabis Industry Journal
CSQ Launches Compliance Toolkit for Colorado Operators Following the Certification’s Approval to Audit CO’s Safe Harbor Hemp Products
CSQ’s accredited certification program, along with its Certification Body, ASI are both now approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) for Safe Harbor Hemp manufacturers for cGMP certification, per Colorado’s revised statutes that took effect July 1st.
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Don’t Reinvent The Wheel: A Tour of ASTM Standards for Cannabis and Hemp – Part 2
In our previous article, we delved into the foundational ASTM International standards that are shaping the cannabis and hemp industries. We explored the first true universal symbol for cannabis, water activity controls, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards. As we continue this journey, we turn our attention to four additional ASTM International…
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S3 Collective and MCSA File Public Comment Response to Proposed Cannabis Rescheduling
This official response to Docket No. 2024-11137 highlights the unique role that experienced technical organizations play in supporting federal policy, particularly where state entities are constrained by federal legality.
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Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: A Tour of ASTM Standards for Cannabis – Part 1
In the realm of consumer safety, minimum standards form a critical safety net that allows businesses and regulators alike with necessary guidelines. In this series of articles, we will explore specific ASTM International standards that have already been developed and published by its Committee on Cannabis.
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VT’s 1st Delta-9 Beverages Are Here to Socialize
Cannabis Industry Journal had a quick call with Ryan Chaffin, Director of Business Development at Upstate, to learn more about their new Delta-9 beverage launch.
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Canna Law Blog
Global Cannabis Spotlight: The Czech Republic’s Psychomodulatory Substances Law
Last year, I attended an Expert Seminar in Amsterdam on Cannabis Regulation, EU Drug Law, Trade Rules, and the UN Drug Control Treaties. A central topic focused on advancing full cannabis legalization while complying with EU law and international Drug Treaties. During the discussion, Czechia presented its three-pillar approach to cannabis regulation: (1) decriminalization (in
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What to Expect for Global Cannabis Law Reform in 2025
As the U.S. cannabis community awaits the resumption of the DEA’s administrative law hearing on rescheduling marijuana later this month, this blog will take a glimpse at the ever-dynamic global landscape of cannabis policy. While some countries may expand, retract, or maintain the progress seen in 2024, much attention will focus on the key developments
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Cannabis Code Enforcement Fines Must be Remedial, Not Punitive, Federal Court of Appeal Holds
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal has reinstated a civil rights lawsuit against Humboldt County, California, that challenges the county’s practices in imposing punitive daily fines. It is the first time a federal appellate court has weighed in on local government’s enforcement of code violations involving cannabis farms. The Court of Appeal decision The decision,
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Happy New Year From Canna Law Blog!
May the year ahead be rich with growth, success, and business and legal breakthroughs. Here’s to 2025— let’s make it groundbreaking!
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Cannabis Concentrates in Washington State: Production, Types, Techniques, and Legality
Cannabis concentrates have become a cornerstone of modern cannabis consumption, offering a potent, clean, and diverse way to experience cannabinoids and terpenes. These products, ranging from shatter to wax and live resin, are derived through sophisticated extraction methods that deliver enhanced flavors and intensities for consumers. For both seasoned cannabis users and industry professionals, understanding
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Medical Marijuana 411
The Hemp Hotel: A Groundbreaking Stay in Cape Town
Welcome to 84 Harrington, home to the world’s tallest hemp building and a beacon of sustainability, design, and innovation in Cape Town, South Africa. Dubbed the “Hemp Hotel,” this 12-story architectural marvel invites travelers to immerse themselves in the eco-conscious ethos while enjoying all the trappings of modern luxury. A World First in Sustainable Hospitality Built with hempcrete—a carbon-negative material derived from industrial hemp—this building isn’t just a hotel; it’s a milestone in sustainable architecture. The walls, crafted from hempcrete blocks imported from the UK, are celebrated for their: This innovative use of plant-based materials not only makes the Hemp Hotel environmentally friendly but also sets a global precedent for sustainable construction. A Vision Realized The concept for the Hemp Hotel was the brainchild of Duncan Parker, co-founder of Hemporium. What began in 2016 as a vision for a flagship store and sustainable living space has grown into a world-renowned […]
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Medical Cannabis For Diabetes
Diabetes elevates blood sugar and can result in fatigue, increased hunger and thirst, irritability and frequent urination. Learn how medical marijuana can help treat Diabetes.
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Patient Story – Victoria Zavala with Systemic Lupus and Degenerative Disc Disease
My name is Victoria Zavala. I live in the city of Lancaster California. I am 36 years old and have a 4-year-old daughter. I suffer from systemic Lupus and degenerative disc disease. I think I have had it for a long time but I was diagnosed in 2006 a year after my daughter was born. I went through a lot of treatments and therapies, and a lot of pills. And I started to realize that they were not working. I started using Hemp and Omega products, hemp seeds, oatmeal, and hemp milk and it began to help me–before I got pregnant in 2005. I had a back injury in 2002 and was taking a lot of medication for my back injury. I gained a lot of weight. I took a lot of prednisone and steroids. So, unfortunately, it got me big, I weighed 325 pounds. I decided to get gastric […]
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William “Bill” Britt Medical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana 411 https://medicalmarijuana411.com interviews William Bill Britt who suffers from polio and epilepsy. Due to his conditions, Bill suffers from: pain, depression, nausea and insomnia. Bill talks about the effects of cannabis (marijuana) with asthma.
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Cornell University study shows a decline in prescription medicines in US states with legal adult-use cannabis
A Cornell University research program, reviewing Medicaid patient data over the past decade in 10 states and Washington DC where recreational marijuana has been legalized, has found that drug prescriptions for anxiety, sleep, pain and seizures have fallen as a result of cannabis legalization, going beyond the findings of similar studies about the impact of cannabis on prescription medicine usage.
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