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
Federal Cannabis Roundup: Nixon, DEA, Tobacco-Hemp . . . and the DOOBIE Act (*sigh*)
Last week, I wrote a round-up post on Oregon cannabis. This week, I thought I’d drop a line on the federal happenings. Which are quite a few. The Nixon tapes This was a fun piece of news, unearthed by Minnesota cannabis lobbyist Kurtis Hanna. Ernesto Londoño then broke the story on September 14th for the
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More Bad News for Intoxicating Hemp (California, Missouri, New Jersey)
Last week, I wrote a post entitled “Loper Comes For the DEA. Will it Matter Though?” In that post, I discussed a brand new federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals case that concluded that hemp derivatives like THC-O are not controlled substances. The hemp community has largely celebrated this as a win, even though as
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Oregon Cannabis Roundup: Fall 2024
Now that Labor Day is in the rear view and people are paying attention again, it seems like a good time to drop a line on Oregon cannabis. Here are some highlights, to launch you into fall. OLCC’s 2024-2028 Strategic Plan A draft of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan was first circulated at a Commission meeting
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Loper Comes for the DEA. Will it Matter, Though?
Earlier this week, the federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a case entitled Anderson v. Diamondback Investment Group, LLC, handed the DEA a big loss when it comes to hemp – at least for now. In Anderson, the court held that DEA’s interpretation that a host of hemp-derived products were illegal was essentially wrong. Today I
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Cannabis Receivership: FREE Q&A September 24
Register Here The cannabis industry is struggling. High taxes, market saturation and competition from outside sources have created a challenging business environment. Unfortunately, when a marijuana business fails, bankruptcy protection is off the table. As a result, the business is left with two options: to liquidate without court supervision, or state-court receivership. We have spent
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Medical Marijuana 411
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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Have you herd? Federally funded study finds CBD diet reduces stress in cattle
Feeding cattle high-CBD industrial hemp can help reduce stress and potentially boost health, according to a new study.
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Amazon Marijuana Policy Change Marks Evolving Corporate Sentiment
The Amazon marijuana policy change means employees do not have to fear firing for marijuana use and the company now supports legalization.
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Washington “Joints for Jabs” Campaign Offers Marijuana To Promote Vaccinations
The state of Washington's new "Joints for Jabs" campaign offers free marijuana joints to promote vaccinations.
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NFL Marijuana Testing Drastically Scaled Back Under New CBA
In an effort to grant its players more freedom, NFL marijuana testing policy will be drastically altered under the updated CBA.
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