Articles tagged with "FDA"
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Huge decision: FDA won’t restrict CBD sales, calls for ‘new regulatory pathway’ to assure safety
Bruce Barcott and David Downs - Published on January 26, 2023read moreFDA officials found that CBD doesn’t fit existing regulations. They want Congress to create new rules, and will allow the exiting market to continue.
40 weed predictions highly likely to come true in 2023
David Downs and Bruce Barcott - Published on December 30, 2022read moreWe were 74% right about 2022. Just sayin’.
President Biden’s marijuana ‘review’ could be a deadly trap
Bruce Barcott - Published on October 13, 2022read morePardoning 6,000 prisoners is a win. We’ll take it. But that “review” of marijuana’s Schedule I status could end in disaster.
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FDA finally advances cannabis research and regulations: Hires ex-NY cannabis policy regulator
Benzinga - Published on September 29, 2022read moreIs the Biden administration ready to talk about cannabis? The latest move by the FDA may be an indicator of progress on a national scale.
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FDA sends warning to delta-8 THC companies
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 4, 2022read moreFive companies were told to stop making medical claims for their hemp-derived cannabinoid products.
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36 cannabis predictions for 2022 guaranteed to come true
Bruce Barcott and David Downs - Published on December 31, 2021read moreIn 2022, look for legalization in Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Arkansas—but don’t expect it to pass in Congress.
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US to ban Backwoods, Swishers, and other flavored blunt wraps
David Downs - Published on April 30, 2021read moreTwo-thirds of Black cannabis users hit blunts
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28 cannabis predictions for 2021
Bruce Barcott and David Downs - Published on December 23, 2020read moreJust slightly better than a coin toss! Yikes. That’s how well Leafly News predicted the future, as written in 2020. For obvious reasons, everyone’s best-laid plans got swept into history’s junk drawer—next to lawn darts, and those Easter Island statues. Our most accurate 2020 predictions were both pessimistic and optimistic. The sclerotic US Senate stymying […]
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The FDA is worried about CBD. Should you be concerned?
Bruce Barcott - Published on November 27, 2019read moreOfficials say CBD “has the potential to harm you.” Here’s what they’re worried about, and how it relates to over-the-counter products.
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Is CBD legal in your state? Check this chart to find out
Bruce Barcott - Published on November 22, 2019read moreThree states still outlaw CBD, but it’s allowed everywhere else. Check our chart to see where your state stands.
