FDA and Regulation

California law establishes framework for CBD in supplements, other products
California’s newly signed Assembly Bill 45 establishes a regulatory framework governing the manufacture and sale of products containing CBD.
FDA issues warning letters to 2 CBD brands marketing violations
Honest Globe and Biolyte Labs received letters for their marketing practices, as well as for substandard manufacturing practices, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Industry orgs back bill that would establish regulatory framework for hemp, CBD
The Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Protection Act would direct the FDA to outline a clear federal regulatory framework for hemp and hemp-derived products.
FDA withdraws draft guidance on CBD enforcement policy
The Food and Drug Administration has withdrawn its draft guidance on cannabidiol enforcement policy, in-line with a regulatory freeze as a review of new and pending rules is undertaken by the Biden administration.
NPA, cbdMD to outline CBD regulatory roadmap with virtual conference
The “Regulatory Roadmap for the CBD Industry” conference is slated for Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. Various moderators who will participate in a Q&A with NPA CEO Daniel Fabricant.
National Grocers Association backs CBD as a dietary supplement
The National Grocers Association (NGA) is supporting bipartisan legislation that would allow hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) to be regulated as dietary supplements, which the organization says would eliminate regulatory confusion and establish product manufacturing standards to support the growing m
CHPA's virtual conference to include CBD regulation discussion
Many on-demand panels will feature discussions of such topics as CBD regulation and the quality and safety of supplement products.
Socati earns USDA Organic certification
The company has received official USDA Organic certification for its CBD ingredient lineup, which can be used in USDA Organic finished products.
Charlotte’s Web gains hemp genetics patent
The latest patent marks the second one issued to Charlotte's Web for hemp genetics.
Summit Labs voluntarily recalls Kore Organic tincture lot, batch
Kore Organic is issuing a voluntary recall for one batch and lot of its Kore Organic Watermelon CBD Oil Tincture
Patriot Hemp cited by FDA, FTC over COVID-19 claims
The agencies cited AgroTerra, doing business as Patriot Hemp, for marketing its products with misleading claims that they are safe and effective in preventing COVID-19.
FDA issues warnings to 2 companies marketing CBD as opioid alternatives
The Food and Drug Administration has sent warning letters to two companies it said were marketing products in a way that violates the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

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