The Push to Reclassify Hemp Federally

Mitch McConnell will introduce legislation to legalize hemp and allow states to institute their own regulations.

Mar 28th, 2018

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that he will soon file the Hemp Farming Act of 2018. PC: mcconnell.senate.gov

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that he will soon file the Hemp Farming Act of 2018. PC: mcconnell.senate.gov

In hemp regulatory news, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that he will soon file the Hemp Farming Act of 2018 that would legalize hemp as an agricultural product, according to a Forbes article.

The action may seem surprising, but Senator McConnell made a move back in 2014 to support hemp, spearheading a provision to legalize hemp pilot programs in the Farm Bill

The proposed legislation would remove the hemp from the federal Controlled Substances Act. As Marijuana Business Daily explains, “The federal government defines hemp as Cannabis sativa with a THC content below 0.3%.” The bill would allow states to regulate hemp production, and allow for live seeds to be transported across state lines. Hemp oil, used for foods and industrial applications, is produced from seeds of hemp plants. CBD oil is made from the flowers, leaves and stalks of hemp or psychoactive cannabis.

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Cannabis Relief Bill Introduced in House

“This critical legislation would allow legal cannabis businesses to access disaster relief loans and other programs available during the COVID-19 crisis,” NCIA Executive Director.

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CBD and the FDA

Hemp Business Daily offers tips on avoiding FDA attention, especially when it comes to social media and false claims. Hashtags are considered claims, according to recent FDA letters.

Recreational and medical cannabis deemed essential to cope with 'stay-at-home' orders.

Cannabis and the Coronavirus

Medical and recreational cannabis growers and retailers deemed essential services to help Americans cope with “stay-at-home” orders.

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CBD: Cooperation to Outdo Competition

At the CPA 2020 Annual Meeting, Bruce Bernstein, President of UBIX Processing, talks about the opportunities for CPGs and contract packagers in the growing CBD market.

Flexible Packaging for Infinite CBD Gummies

Popularity of Cannabis Formats Evolving, Packaging Follows Suit

Dried flower is giving way to creams, gels, dried teas/powders and inhalers, products that doubled in growth in two years’ time. Packaging for cannabis is expanding to meet this growth.

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Despite Confusion Over CBD, Sales Projected to Grow

The source and legality of CBD products can cause confusion to consumers, but product sales are expected to reach $20 billion in the US by 2024.

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Finance and Investments in the Legal/Not Legal Cannabis Business

Lack of access to financial institutions and tax breaks, as well as volatile market valuations, challenge the cannabis industry’s ability to expand.

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Canada and the Cannabis Market

In October of 2018 Canada was the first nation to fully legalize recreational THC and CBD products for adult use, yet the market’s development has been impacted by the specifics of the legalization rollout.

From the infographic “80 Must-Know Marijuana Statistics and Facts.”

10 Cannabis Fun Facts - By the Numbers

Enjoy a few random cannabis stats from the LoudCloudHealth.com infographic “80 Must-Know Marijuana Statistics and Facts.”

Contract Packaging Potential in the Cannabis Industry

Contract Packaging Potential in the Cannabis Industry

While contract packaging in the cannabis industry has been slow to develop, there is room for packaging specialists who can guide and manage the vast and ever-changing landscape of cannabis packaging.

Chris Coggan, CEO and lead designer of Therapy Tonics.

Catch 22s and Opportunity in Cannabis Packaging

An established brand owner says, ‘…if you're a small brand trying to get started, especially with bootstrap money like ours,’ minimum order quantities represent a hurdle.

Butterfly Effect cannabis flower is packaged in an aluminum can with a child-resistant reclosable cap.

Integrated Labeling Strategy Helps Cannabis Company Grow

Medical marijuana startup Grow Ohio employs a combination of label software, printing systems, and label materials to meet compliance regulations and branding for six different packaging formats.

Source: Here to Stay or Up in Smoke? A look at the U.S. cannabis market, by PMMI Business Intelligence. Download the whitepaper for free at pwgo.to/3349.

For the Umpteenth Time, Cannabis Market Hard to Define

The cannabis market remains fragmented and divisive.

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Cannabis Brand Garden Society Incorporates Recyclable, Child-Resistant Packaging

When upgrading their packaging for CA compliance, the company found tamper-evident stickers and child-resistant boxes and cartons that maintain the botanical aesthetic.

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Cannabis Packaging: Don't Fear the Reefer

UnPACKed with PMMI Podcast breaks down the latest developments in cannabis packaging as more and more states open the door to legalization.

With a maximum throughput of 600 pieces per minute, the high-speed checkweigher easily fits into existing packaging lines.

At WestPack, WIPOTEC-OCS to Showcase Quality Control Modules for F&B, Pharma and Cannabis Sectors

Lineup includes a precision checkweigher for bottles & vials, an ultra-compact X-ray scanner for food applications, and a pharma-grade serialization unit appealing to growing cannabis industry.

Legal Update--myth busting

Legal analyst Eric Greenberg discusses marketing terms not recognized by the FDA, and CBD gets its first round of warning letters.

Cannabis Packaging market through 2024

New study from Smithers tracks future value of cannabis packaging by sales channel, packaging format, and national market growth.

Child-resistant packaging for medical and recreational cannabis

Denali: Kinder-Safe Child-Resistant Compliant Packaging for the Cannabis Industry

The Kinder-Safe systems include zippers, boxes, and an official badge to allow consumers to know the product is secured in child-resistant packaging.

Papa & Barkley’s Guy Rocourt, Kiva Confections’ Caroline Yeh and GeekTek IT Services Eric Schlissel at the 2019 CA Cannabis Business Conference.

From the 2019 CA Cannabis Business Conference: Scaling Business Across the State

At the NCIA California Cannabis Business Conference in Long Beach, CA, Oct. 8 and 9, experts offered their views on packaging volumes and maintaining quality while expanding brands.

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Cannabis Packaging Summit to Debut Alongside WestPack 2020

Cannabis Packaging Summit to Debut Alongside WestPack 2020

North America’s first B2B event focused exclusively on packaging for cannabis products to feature senior-level speakers, roundtable discussions, networking opportunities, and more.

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Paperboard System is Lightweight, Recyclable and Designed for Child-Resistance

Currently undergoing child-resistance testing, the recloseable packaging system protects cannabis products.

Cannabis Research Lights Finally Turn Green

DEA makes a move to help increase the availability of cannabis for medical research.

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DEA to Finally Expand Marijuana Research

It took a lawsuit for the DEA to expand the number of entities authorized to grow marijuana for research purposes.

Update: DEA Plans to Expand Marijuana Research

Update: DEA Plans to Expand Marijuana Research

“DEA anticipates that registering additional qualified marijuana growers will increase the variety of marijuana available for these purposes,” said DOJ announcement.

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Marijuana Legalization Likely Reduces Opioid Deaths

A new study published in Economic Inquiry linked the legalization of marijuana with significant reductions in opioid-related deaths.

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DEA Gets Sued for Shrugging at its Own Application Process for Medical Marijuana Testing

Despite the nationwide proliferation of state legalizations, as well as continued efforts from Congress to fast track medical research on marijuana, a lawsuit has been filed claiming the DEA has failed to act on medical cannabis research applications since 2016!

Covertech Flexible Packaging: Child-Resistant Truloc Pouch

Covertech Flexible Packaging: Child-Resistant Pouch

TruLoc, composed of a laminated oxygen barrier film, is air-tight and features a patented open/close mechanism.

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Long Island Patients Get Same-Day Medical Marijuana Delivery

Vireo Health announced it will be the first company to offer same-day delivery service for medical marijuana.

CBD products coming into their own

CBD Products Coming Into Their Own

Major retailers offering CBD products will create demand for leaner processes and higher volumes of packaging, and will help to assure consumers about quality, a start to building national brands.

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New Clinical Trial Suggests Marijuana Helps Autistic Children

A new study found that marijuana extracts reduced disruptive behavior and improved social responsiveness in children with autism.

Garden Society is working with Hippo Premium Packaging and is in the process of incorporating the Duallok child-resistant folding carton for their edible products.

Small Packaging Poses Problems for Cannabis Brands, Too

An all-too-familiar issue for manufacturers of small pharmaceutical products and medical devices affects cannabis producers' consumer communication.