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California cannabis recalls highlight importance of decontamination

With the health of consumers and the profitability of cultivators at stake, a “decontamination step” in the cultivation…

News November 15
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DEA picks 25 to participate in marijuana rescheduling hearing

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has contacted 25 “designated participants” to testify at a Dec. 2 hearing about…

News October 31
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California report spotlights potential risks of high-potency marijuana

A new California report highlights potential risks associated with high-potency marijuana and recommends further restrictions on marketing, product…

News October 31
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US Hemp Authority offers certification program for intoxicating products

Absent federal regulations for the $28.4 billion market for goods containing intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids, a major hemp advocacy…

News October 18
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Major marijuana markets still lacking controls for suspicious lab results

More than half of the country’s biggest marijuana markets do not have a reference lab, according to analysis…

News September 30
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Congress should clarify hemp-derived cannabinoids fall under CSA, report says

Congress ought to "state clearly" that hemp-derived THC and other intoxicating cannabinoids extracted from hemp are subject to…

News September 27
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Georgia pharmacy launches medical marijuana oil sales in defiance of DEA

A licensed Georgia pharmacy appears to be the first to sell low-THC medical marijuana oil in accordance with…

News September 24
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Fourth California marijuana testing lab loses license as crackdown continues

California regulators revoked another commercial marijuana testing laboratory’s license in the past month, public records show.

News September 23
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Marijuana rescheduling could permit CBD in tobacco, report says

Rescheduling wouldn’t allow cannabis to be legally added to food or cosmetics, though hemp might be permitted as…

News September 18
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Massachusetts voters could legalize psychedelics in November

This November, Massachusetts voters could legalize psychedelics and create a regulated-access model for treating mental health conditions.

News September 18
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