The Bottom Line Assembly Bill 45 in California now permits food and dietary supplement products to include CBD.The differing approaches by the California and federal governments highlights the complicated regulatory environment for ingestible CBD products.Brands, agencies and media companies Continue Reading
Into the Weeds on Sen. Schumer’s Cannabis Bill
The Bottom Line The cannabis industry has been hoping for action on the federal level to resolve the significant divide between state and federal law.While the proposed Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act would resolve the conflict favorably for the industry and legalize recreational Continue Reading
Navigating High Stakes Issues in a Budding Industry
7th Edition: Trends in Marketing Communications Law Last year was a watershed moment for the cannabis and hemp industries. And despite the widespread impacts of COVID-19 on the U.S. economy, if those developments are any indication, the years ahead will bring significant changes to the burgeoning Continue Reading
FTC and FDA Fight Unsubstantiated Claims That CBD Products Cure Coronavirus
The Bottom Line Consumer protection regulators are taking the COVID-19 crisis very seriously.The FTC and FDA have both stepped up enforcement actions against companies making unsubstantiated claims that CBD products may help combat the disease.The FDA has issued numerous emergency warning letters Continue Reading
Advertising Week 360 | Navigating Through the Weeds of CBD and Cannabis Advertising
Natural Products Insider: The Newest Ingredients in Cosmetics: CBD and Probiotics
The Newest Ingredients in Cosmetics: CBD and Probiotics
6th Edition: Trends in Marketing Communications Law Cannabidiol (CBD) appears to be everywhere lately — available as an additive in certain food and drink products, as an oil meant to be used as a dietary supplement and even in cosmetics. But despite the widespread popularity and excitement over Continue Reading
FDA Public Hearing on the Use of Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Compounds in Food and Dietary Supplements
The Bottom Line The FDA is in uncharted territory and has requested additional safety data to assess whether CBD and other cannabis-derived compounds can be safely added to food and dietary supplements.The industry believes that CBD has the potential for significant health benefits, but is open Continue Reading
FTC and FDA Target Advertising of CBD Health Claims
The Bottom Line The legalization of hemp is a major step in establishing a potentially significant new industry. However, producers and marketers need to exercise caution when making health-related claims in connection with hemp-based product. The FTC and FDA will continue to aggressively review Continue Reading