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European Regulators Disagree on CBD

Recently, Great Britain rejected the European Commission’s preliminary stance that hemp flower-derived CBD should be regulated as a narcotic.

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FDA Update: Now Hiring

The FDA has begun the recruiting process to hire a contractor to study thousands of CBD product samples.

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Consumer Confidence in the CBD Industry

The CBD industry is evolving with more and more structure. The more regulation and quality control, the more testing and research, the more consumers will trust our products. Consumers are listening. It is our responsibility to live up to our promises.

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A New Standard in CBD Testing

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has launched a program to help laboratories accurately measure key chemical compounds in marijuana, hemp and other cannabis products.

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ATHLETES PUSHING A NEW TONE ON CBD

Cannabis products, in recent history, have been taboo in the public eye. Many shied away from discussing the topic out of fear that it might impact their reputation. However, recent events might indicate a change in perception.

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FDA Update: July 2020 CBD Study

FDA commences first federally funded CBD research, in July 2020, with ValidCare to investigate liver toxicity and inform future FDA regulation.

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Why do we know so little about cannabis?

With such a long history, why do we know so little about cannabis? That is a more modern problem caused in large part by politics. Scientists and researchers looking to learn about the plant have run into barriers including government regulations, supply limitations, and funding roadblocks.

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CBD Extraction Explained

CBD is CBD is CBD, right? Well, that's not entirely true. Different methods of extraction can produce highly different end products with varying impacts on your or your consumer’s health. For that reason, it is important to ask ingredients suppliers how their ingredients are extracted and know the implications of their answers.

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How does CBD work?

Our bodies naturally produce endocannabinoids to regulate processes in the body such as appetite, memory, and pain management. When these endocannabinoids bind to a receptor, they initiate a response - some more noticeable than others - for example, hunger!

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What makes a good CBD supplier?

In this market, much like any, trust is essential. Find a supplier you trust and, preferably, one that you can visit. Your supplier should be as committed to product quality as you are, and that should be apparent in their methodology.

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Could CBD treat COVID-19?

hough lung health experts have warned that smoking marijuana could exacerbate COVID-19 and its spread, Israeli scientists will study cannabidiol (CBD) alongside existing treatment options as a possible solution.

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What is CBD?

CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a naturally occurring chemical compound found in the cannabis sativa plant, commonly referred to as hemp.

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