Learn more about CBD, along with the history of hemp in the U.S.
A legal opinion from the U.S. Hemp Roundtable on the legality of hemp-derived CBD.
A submission by the U.S. Hemp Roundtable to the Food and Drug Administration about CBD’s future status.
The World Health Organization study that declares that CBD is safe and not addictive.
The Roundtable also offered public comments on the subject to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
The Roundtable more recently submitted comments to the FDA for its submission to the World Health Organization.
Minutes of the May 31, 2019 FDA Public Hearing on CBD
Hemp has a deep, enduring American history
It was a leading cash crop grown by many of our nation's founders, and was critical to U.S. efforts in both world wars. While farming hemp was made illegal in the 20th century, imported hemp products have been sold in every state for decades, an almost billion-dollar import industry. We believe those jobs and economic opportunity belong in the U.S.
Learn more about taking action on CBD and hemp initiatives at the state and national level, along with the history of hemp in the United States.
The U.S. Hemp Authority™ Certification Program is our industry's initiative to provide high standards, best practices and self-regulation, giving confidence to consumers and law enforcement that hemp products are safe, and legal.
The HIA is a non-profit trade association representing more than 1,000 supporters, farmers and business members serving the hemp industries since 1994.
US Hemp Roundtable General Counsel Jonathan Miller's expert summary of the hemp provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill
Timeline of the long history of Hemp vs. DEA
The Roundtable's comments for DEA Interim Final Rule on Hemp. RIN 1117-AB53/Docket No. DEA-500; Implementation of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018; Document Citation 85 FR 51639; Pages 51639-51645
The Roundtable's comments to USDA Interim Final Rule on hemp. Doc. No. AMS-SC-19-0042 SC19-990-2 IR; Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production Program; Document Citation 85 FR 55363; Pages 55363-55366
Membership in the US Hemp Roundtable is explained.
A U.S. Hemp Roundtable report on 2019's developments and 2020’s path forward.
A U.S. Hemp Roundtable report on 2018's developments and 2019’s path forward.
A U.S. Hemp Roundtable report on 2017's developments and 2018's path forward.
Check out economic reports from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s pilot program, one of the nation’s most mature and successful pilots.
A law review article published by the University of Louisville Brandeis College of Law that discusses hemp’s history and its current legal status.
June 22, 2018.
Learn about the individuals and organizations that make up the Hemp Roundtable, a coalition of hemp advocates fighting for the legalization of hemp products and derivatives, like CBD.
About the U.S. Hemp Roundtable
Comments on CBD to FDA
The Roundtable's comments for FDA CBD Rule.
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