16 CBD Companies Sign Up for Toxicity Study
The UK’s Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) recently announced it will perform a new toxicity and safety study
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.
Hemp Extract Could Protect Bee Population, Study Finds
A research team thinks that they have found a solution to falling bee population numbers in the cannabis plant.
University Puts Millions into CBD Research
A research team at the University of Sydney has been granted AUD$1.7 million to evaluate CBD’s ability to treat chronic back pain.
Hong Kong Launches First CBD Cafe
Still standing in front of the counter puzzled about just what this CBD stuff is? The Found staff are there to answer any questions.
FDA Update: Now Hiring
The FDA has begun the recruiting process to hire a contractor to study thousands of CBD product samples.
CBD: The Next Big Thing In Skin Care?
The question everyone is asking is, “Which industry is next?” Some think the answer is “Skincare.” Read on to find out why…
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.
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.
What Lead to This CBD Product Recall?
Until the FDA solidifies regulations, it is up to each of us to regulate ourselves, learn from mistakes, and support one another.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
FDA Sends Cannabis Guidance to the White House
The Food and Drug Administration submitted draft guidance on marijuana and CBD research last week to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
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.
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.
What is CBD?
CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a naturally occurring chemical compound found in the cannabis sativa plant, commonly referred to as hemp.