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FDA Accuses Companies Of Marketing Cannabis Products To Children Amid Debate On Hemp Cannabinoids Ban
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 7:49pm | 892The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have intensified their oversight of the cannabis industry, issuing another round of warning letters to companies on Tuesday. The businesses are accused of selling products infused with hemp-derived cannabinoids, such as...
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Pesticide Contamination Poses Serious Health Risks in California's Cannabis Industry
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 2:19pm | 454An investigation by The Los Angeles Times and WeedWeek has exposed widespread pesticide contamination in cannabis products sold in California. Of the 42 products tested, 25 contained pesticide levels that exceeded state and federal safety standards. Harmful substances, many of which are smuggled...
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Cracking Down On 'Lab Shopping,' Missouri's New Rules Aim To Ensure Accurate Cannabis Testing
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 10:15am | 421State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick is closely examining Missouri's cannabis program. His goal is to enhance efficiency and transparency as the industry's value nears $1 billion. A recent recall of more than 62,000 cannabis products that didn't meet compliance standards underscores the...
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Delta-8 THC Is Suffering From Mislabeling Predicament Says Study, Misnomer Or Mismanagement?
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 - 4:33pm | 712Delta 8 THC is in the spotlight again – this time because of growing accusations that it is being mislabeled by the companies that sell it. Though product mislabeling is nothing new and happens across probably nearly all industries either by accident or accidentally on ...