Cannabis Policy
UK’s Food Standards Agency Begins Processing CBD Applications
The UK’s de facto CBD regulator has begun approving CBD food products for sale.
ASTM Workshop on Measurement of Elemental Contaminants in Cannabis/Hemp Consumer Products
This workshop will provide a broad perspective of the current knowledge of elemental contaminants in cannabis/hemp consumer products, communicate their significance, and as a result, educate users, cultivators, processors, testing labs, and regulators within the cannabis/hemp community of their potential risk to human and environmental health.
Nevada Considers Removing Label Requirement for Radiation-Treated Cannabis
The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) are considering changes to its state cannabis regulations which would remove the requirement for cannabis treated with irradiation to display the international symbol for irradiation, the Radura.
Oklahoma Cannabis Testing Lab Loses License
State authorities in Oklahoma have revoked the license of a medical cannabis testing lab on the grounds of public health and safety.
New Research Sheds Light on How Long Cannabis Impairment Lasts
In a new meta-analysis of past cannabis impairment studies, researchers at the University of Sydney have identified a “window of impairment” following medium and high-dose cannabis use, during which users should avoid driving.
Cannabis Advertising Linked to Problematic Use in Teens, Study Claims
Teens who frequently see billboard or storefront advertising for recreational cannabis products are more likely to use the drug weekly and to have symptoms of cannabis use disorder, according to new research.
There Won’t Be a THC Limit for Driving in California
Blood tests are inherently flawed, research has shown, because they don’t indicate how long the THC has been in the system, the driver’s tolerance, how high they actually are or whether they are impaired at that moment.
Cannabis Legalization Associated with Increase in Driving Accidents
This “small but significant increase” in fatal motor vehicle accidents and fatalities could be curbed by effective regulations and educational campaigns, according to researchers.
Virginia Legalizes Recreational Cannabis
The governor of Virginia has signed the state’s recreational cannabis bill, effectively legalizing marijuana possession from July 1, 2021.
