FDA Warns CBD companies For Violations

FDA Warns CBD companies For Violations

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to two companies for selling products labeled as containing cannabidiol (CBD) in ways that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). Specifically, the warning letters address the illegal marketing of unapproved drugs labeled as containing CBD. The companies are Honest Globe and Biolyte Laboratories. The letter…

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5 White House Staffers Fired Over Marijuana Use, Psaki Confirms

5 White House Staffers Fired Over Marijuana Use, Psaki Confirms

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Friday five White House staffers were “no longer employed” over their use of marijuana as part of a vetting process for security clearance, as the Biden administration comes under fire over reports that numerous young staffers have been penalized for past marijuana use (including in states where it’s legal) even though they were told they wouldn’t…

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E-cigarettes will be legal in China！！！

E-cigarettes will be legal in China！！！

The Chinese government wants to overhaul the rules governing the market for electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), according to the South China Morning Post.   Draft regulations posted online by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) suggest seeking to regulate these products like traditional cigarettes. The ministry is seeking public comments on the draft regulations…

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French entrepreneur launches first cannabis wine

French entrepreneur launches first cannabis wine

BORDEAUX – A young entrepreneur has launched France’s first wine infused with a cannabis extract in the heart of the Bordeaux wine-growing region, hoping to shake up traditions and score with millennials. Raphael De Pablo, the 28-year-old creator of the Burdi W brand, infuses a locally sourced “petit verdot” varietal, usually reserved for high-quality wines, with cannabidiol (CBD), one of the…

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WA election: Legalise Cannabis victory likely for WA Upper House, with 2 percent of the primary vote

WA election: Legalise Cannabis victory likely for WA Upper House, with 2 percent of the primary vote

The Legalise Cannabis WA party says it has been blown away by predictions it could soon take its first seat in Western Australia’s Parliament. The party only formed late last year, but was last night in fifth position for the six seats available in the South West region. Candidate Sophia Moermond, a 52-year-old naturopath who lives in Perth, said she was surprised by the new party’s…

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Marijuana sales in Evanston? Wyoming considers full cannabis legalization bill.

Marijuana sales in Evanston? Wyoming considers full cannabis legalization bill.

CHEYENNE — A bill that would fully legalize marijuana in Wyoming has cleared a critical vote, raising the possibility of dispensaries along the border with Utah. While it could give Utahns yet another reason to run to Evanston — a popular stop for discount liquor, fireworks and lottery tickets — the border city’s mayor admits he has some heartburn about it. “We really just don’t know yet,” said…

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Smoore is scheduled to hold a board of directors on March 31 to consider offering a final dividend.

Smoore is scheduled to hold a board of directors on March 31 to consider offering a final dividend.

According to an announcement by SM International (06969.HK), SM will hold a meeting of the company’s board of directors on March 31, 2021 (Wednesday) to consider and approve the group’s annual results for the year ended December 31, 2020, and consider offering a final dividend. According to data from the Smoore interim report, as of June 30, 2020, Smoore’s revenue in the first half of 2020…

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California Lab Offers Cautionary Notes Regarding Delta-8 THC

California Lab Offers Cautionary Notes Regarding Delta-8 THC

InfiniteCAL discusses the numerous issues surrounding the rapidly growing market for Delta-8 THC. Without question, the Delta-8 THC market has seen an incredible increase over the past year. Appearing across the internet as the hot new topic, misleading information leads consumers to believe the compound is legal and safe to consume. In a recent interview, Josh Swider from InfiniteCAL shared…

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Cannabis compound inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication in human lung cells.

Cannabis compound inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication in human lung cells.

Researchers in the United States has conducted a study showing that a cannabis plant compound inhibited infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in human lung cells. SARS-CoV-2 is the agent responsible for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic that continues to sweep the globe posing a threat to global public health and the worldwide economy. Marsha…

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The Immortality Key: Lost on The Road to Eleusis

The Immortality Key: Lost on The Road to Eleusis

CANNABIS CULTURE – The Immortality Key is a bestselling book, which suggests a entheogenic role in the ancient Christian Eucharist, that originated with and was passed down from the cult of Dionysus and the Eleusinian mysteries of ancient Greece. In this article Chris Bennett, who has written about some of these same themes and areas of history offers his views on where the book wins and…

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Medical cannabis supporters try once more to legalize use in Nebraska

Medical cannabis supporters try once more to legalize use in Nebraska

Little has changed in the wording of a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska since it was debated on the floor of the Legislature last year. LB474, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Anna Wishart, would allow for the cultivation, processing and use of medicinal cannabis, as well as create a regulatory and fee structure, oversight board and enforcement department. “But a lot has changed…

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Home-grown cannabis: how COVID-19 has fuelled a boom around the world

Home-grown cannabis: how COVID-19 has fuelled a boom around the world

Back in the days when “skunk” was mainly associated with Pepé Le Pew and hydroponics was a way of improving cucumbers, most of the UK’s cannabis supply was imported from places such as Morocco and Lebanon. This changed in the past two or three decades in the UK and many other countries as organised criminal gangs set up growing operations closer to home. Cannabis was still cultivated and…

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Framingham Cannabis Ice Cream Business Gets Final OK

Framingham Cannabis Ice Cream Business Gets Final OK

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Just in time for the first warm day of spring, a Framingham-based maker of cannabis-infused ice cream is now in business. The state Cannabis Control Commission board gave Cloud Creamery its final license on Thursday, and that means the company can soon start churning out products at its Herbert Street kitchen. Cloud Creamery got its start nearly two years ago, in April 2019,…

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Cannabis can prevent major chemotherapy side effects. Israeli study suggests

Cannabis can prevent major chemotherapy side effects. Israeli study suggests

Cannabis can counter some of the worst side effects of chemotherapy, Israeli doctors believe. They monitored 500 chemotherapy patients, and found that nerve damage, a common side effect, manifests itself far less among those who take cannabis. Their peer-reviewed study involved patients treated with the common cancer drug oxaliplatin, which is used to treat advanced cancer of the colon and…

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ABI BUILDING TO BE USED FOR HEMP PROSTHETICS

ABI BUILDING TO BE USED FOR HEMP PROSTHETICS

At its Tuesday meeting, the Newton City Commission approved a 90-day lease agreement with Human Plant Solutions to occupy the building. “Having an occupant in the building is beneficial, as well,” Commissioner Rich Stinnett said in favor of the lease. “Empty buildings die a fast death.” The new company builds prosthetic limbs made out of natural fibers. “We developed a new material for…

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Mexico Set to Legalize Marijuana, Becoming World’s Largest Market

Mexico Set to Legalize Marijuana, Becoming World’s Largest Market

MEXICO CITY — Lawmakers in Mexico approved a bill Wednesday night to legalize recreational marijuana, a milestone for the country, which is in the throes of a drug war and could become the world’s largest cannabis market, leaving the United States between two pot-selling neighbors. The 316-to-129 vote in Mexico’s lower house, the Chamber of Deputies, came more than two years after the Mexican…

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Medical Cannabis Legalization in Kentucky Faces an Uphill Battle

Medical Cannabis Legalization in Kentucky Faces an Uphill Battle

The chances of legalizing medical cannabis in Kentucky are low in 2021, as reported in The Ledger Independent.  Earlier this year, Kentucky Rep. Jason Nemes introduced House Bill 136, and, following that, Kentucky Sen. Steve West introduced Senate Bill 92. The bills would help establish a medical cannabis program in the state. If passed, practitioners would be able to recommend medical cannabis…

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