California vet Tim Shu, founder of Vet CBD and Dr Shu’s Pet Care, discusses the future of full-spectrum products, cannabinoid therapeutics, and the need for further research and regulation
A product liability lawsuit filed in Washington state could be a very serious issue for the CBD industry in the near future, especially following the ongoing lung-related illness outbreak
Researchers in Canada have for the first time revealed how CBD can block unwanted THC-related side-effects of cannabis. Also: Can CBD relieve anxiety disorders? and the therapeutic potential of ‘Turbo’ oil tested
Medical associations in the US say they are optimistic about the potential for CBD to treat patients, but have warned people to proceed with caution when treating themselves due to a lack of rigorous scientific studies
Leading CBD sellers in the US have been urged to clean up their act by the Center for Food Safety (CFS) after a “scorecard” survey revealed supply chain failings – from farm to point of sale
Funding success for new developments in hemp research, as well as innovations such as monitoring the path of pollen using drones
The relative newness of CBD means brands will look to get big names to endorse it – but as the product becomes more known and accepted, this could all change
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The American public believes nicotine e-cigarettes to be more dangerous than THC vaping, even as official statements on the recent outbreak of lung disease start to emphasise the role of cannabis and play down the involvement of nicotine products
Moves are under way in a number of US states to take executive action against various vapour products. Meanwhile, a Kentucky CBD firm is suing for $44m an Oregon company it says sold it “nearly worthless” hemp seeds
Scientific studies reveal varying views on the use of CBD and cannabis in treating PTSD, HIV, depression, anxiety and stress, while parents are warned not to give CBD to their children
The cannabis and CBD sectors have thus far remained remarkably unscathed by the lung illness outbreak in the US, despite a growing suspicion that in at least many cases, the culprit may be THC oil bought from street sources
A new review of CBD science from the Mayo Clinic in the US aims to help doctors prescribe “evidence-based formulations”
The chief medical officer of the US National Football League (NFL) remains wary of letting players use CBD, despite a number of stars coming forward to endorse it
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem has explained why she continues to oppose hemp legalisation in the state; Flanders in Belgium is seeing enforcement action against CBD shops because of CBD oils and teas; Australian state Victoria may yet see hemp farming legalised as attitudes appear to be softening; and much more…
The launch of many CBD-containing foods, beverages and cosmetics in California has been delayed further as a bill legalising their sale is now not expected to pass before the end of the legislative session, which ends on on 13th September
Americans for Safe Access has issued the Patient’s Guide to CBD, Ireland sees increase in hemping-growing licence applications, and over 6000 plants have been seized in Portugal
The panel largely responsible for recommending which drugs the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) should provide may discourage use of the CBD-based drug Epidyolex
An organisation led by a former UK government advisor is proposing a significant new medical cannabis study, potentially providing treatment to thousands of patients
CBD is being brought reluctantly into the recent growing concern surrounding an unexplained lung condition affecting more than 120 people across the US
The panel responsible for recommending which drugs England’s National Health Service (NHS) should prescribe may recommend against the organisation using cannabis-based medical products.
The sports world is becoming increasingly enamoured with CBD. US professional golfers have become the latest sporting personalities to endorse CBD products, including 2009 US Open winner Lucas Glover.
Will CBD continue to wind its way into the professional sporting arena in the US and Canada – and even further afield?
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A European review committee has recommended that British company GW Pharmaceuticals’ Epidyolex (known as Epidiolex in the US) be licensed as a medicine in the European Union.
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s request for comments on regulating cannabis-related products drew 4492 responses covering a dizzying array of views
Some CBD oils are not “exactly what they say on the tin”, the Spanish Medicinal Cannabis Observatory (Observatorio Español de Cannabis Medicinal) has found
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The UK Centre for Medical Cannabis (CMC) has called for a Cannabinoid Clinical Trials Authority to regulate and test cannabis-based medicinal products
A group of British MPs is recommending that more trials and research are carried out into cannabis-based medical products (CBMPs), including those containing CBD
Accurate and consistent CBD dosage will be vital for the industry as edible items become the biggest category of cannabinoid-derived products, experts predict
A murky legal situation and lack of government direction continue to hold back CBD in the UK and Europe, according to a keynote speaker at next month’s Europe CBD Expo in London
Recent studies show cannabinoids could help with sleep disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and cocaine addiction, while genetic research could help regulators delineate between cannabis strains
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The Cannabis Oil Company (TCOC) is hoping to raise £500,000 through crowdfunding to move into the vitamins and minerals markets, as well as funding clinical trials
International cannabis company Tilray has denied an accusation by the British Paediatric Neurological Association that it failed to provide sample products for testing
A meeting between the US FDA and members of the CBD industry provided the agency with plenty of information, but threw little light on the path it is likely to take
CBD continues to gain ground across sports in North America; with recent visibility in sports like rugby and baseball, and no general proscription against CBD use from the World Anti-Doping Code, it may be making headway into American football.
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Catch up on the latest CBD business news with CBD-Intel’s weekly round-up of stories.
Aurora Cannabis is to collaborate with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed martial arts promotions company headquartered in Las Vegas, on studies of CBD’s possible usefulness in treating pain and inflammation and in recovery and wellbeing.
More and more British organisations are starting to develop a policy towards medical cannabis, but CBD guidelines appear to be lagging behind
The US Department of Veterans Affairs has opposed three CBD-related bills in Congress, leading some to wonder if the agency is looking to punish veterans who admit using medical cannabis
Women are emerging as key players in the movement to promote medical CBD: starting their own businesses, campaigning for legalisation and creating networks for future empowerment
The US FDA is to hold a public hearing on 31st May on the safety of products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds ― and stakeholders will be looking for a dividing line
Could CBD soon be legally sold as a dietary supplement or food in the US? The answer depends on how quickly the federal regulatory framework on cannabis in general and CBD in particular can be eased
Ireland’s Department of Health still won’t commit to allowing farmers to grow cannabis for medical use, two years after the health minister announced a medical cannabis access programme
A UK member of parliament has accused the president of a child healthcare organisation of lying to the parliamentary health and social care committee and dismissing the concerns of families
Europe desperately needs harmonised legislation on medical cannabis – but it could take five years, and Big Pharma must not be allowed to set the agenda, delegates at a conference in Brussels heard