CCOF’s OCal standards, certification process and regulations mirror almost exactly those of the USDA’s National Organic Program.
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CCOF’s OCal standards, certification process and regulations mirror almost exactly those of the USDA’s National Organic Program.
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A plan to roll out a novel “organic-like” marijuana certification in California will most likely allow hydroponics, a production method that is being illegally allowed in organic food. That is one reason why Sun+Earth – a soil-based, regenerative, chemical-free certification – is a superior choice.
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture has released the proposed regulations for the OCal Program, a statewide certification program that will establish and enforce comparable-to-organic cannabis standards.
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An analysis of recent warning letters underscores the notion that FDA is focused its enforcement efforts on CBD and is not targeting hemp extracts per se.
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The Cosmic Engagement Officer (CEO) of Dr. Bronner’s discusses his cannabis and environmental activism, including his newest venture – Brother David’s.
Read Article Despite the 2018 Farm Bill that legalized hemp CBD, the FDA is taking steps to halt this burgeoning market.
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Several companies are currently beta testing TraceTrust’s certification program, which is planned to launch by the end of the year.
The status of hemp-derived CBD remains in regulatory limbo.
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As widely predicted, the plaintiff’s bar has turned its attention to the burgeoning CBD category with a series of lawsuits alleging that products contain “significantly lower levels of CBD than advertised.”
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In its Hemp CBD Scorecard, Center for Food Safety is pushing for organics, testing and transparency, but not everyone is happy with the process or methodology.
Read Article Pressure is mounting from Congress for the FDA to remove significant regulatory and legal uncertainty around CBD products.
Read Article The California Department of Food and Agriculture is developing a statewide “almost organic” cannabis certification standard, similar to the USDA organic label.
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With CBD facing many legal, regulatory and business hurdles, Scott Gottlieb offers his opinion as to a way forward.
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Best known for its stevia, monk fruit, and botanical ingredients, Layn Corp has announced plans for a U.S. facility capable of processing a minimum of 5,000 tons of hemp biomass per year for full- and broad-spectrum oil, distillate and crystallized CBD isolate.
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The FDA’s first public hearing on cannabis and CBD generated emotional pleas on both sides of the debate and left plenty of unanswered questions.
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Even though there is no such thing as “organic” marijuana just yet, sustainable and chemical-free cannabis is facing pricing pushback from customers.
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With the fear of lawsuits from nearby cannabis growers, the livelihood of organic avocado farmers in California is hanging in the balance.
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Consumers may not know that many of the synthetic cannabinoids entering the market pose a real health risk, something that could cast a very negative light on the entire CBD industry.
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With industrial hemp set to be removed from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, CBD will not immediately be legal in foods, beverages and supplements.
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Seeking to tap into the growing 22-45 year old female demographic, New York-based organic smoothie company Root Blends has partnered with Function Botanicals to launch CBD smoothie kits.
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Organic farmers in Oregon are deeply concerned that unrestrained cannabis farming has led to pesticide runoff and the killing of pests.
Read Article Critics fret that biotech companies will own the building blocks of life. We’ve seen this playbook before.
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As a follow-up to our recent feature story on organic CBD, here is an excellent and comprehensive two-part look at sourcing, legality and application of this super-hot ingredient.
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