CBD News

The FDA has issued warnings to two CBD companies over claims that their products could treat opioid addiction and/or replace pharmaceutical drugs.

Hexo, a Canadian cannabis producer, and beer-maker Molson Coors Brewing Company have partnered for a CBD beverage joint venture in Colorado.

A localized survey of 500 Hash Bash attendees in Michigan showed that even among the most enthusiastic consumers, knowledge about cannabinoid content and cannabis dosing can be very limited.

Ever wondered how to make CBD oil at home? It’s never been easier than with the MagicalButter MB2e, which can also be used to make THC-infused butter and oils.

What you need to know: taking CBD can help your body maintain homeostasis.

The DEA has removed Epidiolex, the CBD-based epilepsy medication made by GW Pharmaceuticals, from the federal controlled substances list.

Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark have uncovered evidence that CBD can help antibiotics in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

A recent study examined CBD’s effectiveness against the neurotoxicity of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), a molecule that has been considered as a potential culprit in severe pathological conditions such as cancer, strokes, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Bruce Linton, the renowned former CEO of Canopy Growth, has launched a new company focusing on hemp and CBD investment opportunities.

The coronavirus has now disrupted the CBD space after Expo West, the world’s largest natural products tradeshow, was canceled due to fears about a growing pandemic.

The Louisiana Alcohol and Tobacco Control Board has licensed some 1,500 businesses in the state to sell CBD products under the state’s industrial hemp rules.

A proposal in Georgia would require anyone carrying or transporting hemp to be carrying proper paperwork or face potential arrest and jail time for cannabis possession.

UK officials at the Food Standards Agency say CBD products will be pulled off store shelves next year if they have not received any form of regulatory approval by then.

Iowa lawmakers advanced a bill from the House of Representatives’ Committee on Public Safety that would expand the state’s medical cannabis program to include THC-rich products.

The Global Hemp Innovation Center operated by Oregon State University will receive $2.5 million from the federal government earmarked as part of a larger federal funding bill.

Multiple independent tests of CBD-infused water have found it frequently contains zero CBD. A lab that approved test results for CBD-infused water has also been flagged by the FDA for numerous violations.

Applicants who wish to grow hemp will need to submit their fingerprints as well as parcel maps of their proposed crops.

The three new bills address cannabis decriminalization and creating a path forward for CBD & smokable hemp products.

The new insurance option will only apply to federally-eligible hemp producers in select counties and states, however.

Oregon cannabis regulators have issued a statewide ban on including CBD and THC in alcoholic beverages; the ban takes effect starting January 1.

A bill signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo will establish rules and regulations for the New York’s hemp and CBD industry; the bill establishes a licensing process for hemp growers, processors, and manufacturers, and includes lab testing and product labeling requirements.

Dallas-based Panda Biotech has unveiled plans to build the country’s largest industrial hemp processing facility in Shallowater, Texas.