CBD Monthly Update — June 2020

The hemp revolution

Used in human civilization since the dawn of recorded history, hemp is practically enshrined in the founding of the United States through the Declaration of Independence. It’s fair to say that hemp is finally having its moment. Learn how responsible hemp brands are paving the way for an industry built on transparency, scientific rigor and agricultural stewardship at NewHope.com…

White House reviewing CBD research guidance

The Food and Drug Administration submitted draft guidance on a federal plan for CBD and marijuana research to the White House Office of Management and Budget for input. It is not clear how long the review will take. Read more at Boston Globe…

How leading companies are addressing COVID-19

In this month's podcast, we had a series of inspiring conversations with our Hemp Collective partners to understand how this resilient industry is addressing the COVID-19 crisis. We caught up with industry leaders to dig into their approaches to health and safety, community support, marketing through uncertainty, forging stronger industry partnerships and planning for the future. Listen at Natural Products Insider...

Brand collaborative toxicity study slated for summer

A third-party study examining CBD’s effects on the liver—designed to gather data that the USDA requires to develop regulation—is set to begin in July. The protocol for the study was developed with significant feedback from the FDA’s working group focused on CBD. Learn more at Hemp Industry Daily…

Industry transparency improving, says study

A recent study by the peer-reviewed CBD educational platform LeafReport.com found that a majority of the 37 CBD products tested contained levels of CBD that were within 10% of what was stated on the label. Learn more at Yahoo Finance…

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