Today, we’re proud to share an update on our sister organization, the U.S. Hemp Authority, from its President, Marielle Weintraub.   On March 1, we shared with you the big news: the U.S. Hemp Authority™ announced the first awards of its Certification Seal to thirteen outstanding companies that met the stringent standards the industry laid out for quality assurance and safety.…

Exciting news from the Golden State! A Roundtable-supported bill that would clarify that hemp-derived CBD is legal for manufacture, distribution and sale in the state of California passed out of the Assembly Committee on Health yesterday afternoon without a single no vote. AB 228 would expressly permit the retail sale of hemp-derived CBD in foods and supplements,…

As you might remember, a few months ago, the Roundtable’s intrepid attorneys at Frost Brown Todd identified a provision buried in the statutes of more than a dozen states – when there was a federal de-classification of a drug, the state must follow suit. This led to an obvious conclusion – hemp should be removed…

Recently, the FDA posted on the Federal Register seeking comments regarding World Health Organization international drug scheduling. With the help our our FDA attorneys at Amin Talati Upadhye, the US Hemp Roundtable submitted the following comments:     March 14, 2019         Division of Dockets Management Food and Drug Administration 630 Fishers Ln, Rm 1061…

In the latest edition of Where in the World is the Roundtable’s General Counsel, Jonathan Miller testified yesterday before the Georgia Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.  The subject matter was House Bill 213, introduced by hemp champion Rep. John Corbett, and already passed by the House of Representatives in an overwhelming vote. The good news…

It was a wild and wonderful week in West Virginia for hemp.   As you may recall from last fall, the Mountain State’s US Attorney sought and obtained a temporary restraining order (TRO) against a hemp company, alleging that it did not comply with the regulations of the state’s agricultural pilot program.  Specifically, the suit argued…

State legislatures across the country are in session this winter, and many are considering legislation that would expand hemp production and/or ensure the legality of the sale of hemp products such as cannabidiol (CBD). Yesterday, we put a big “W” on the board in Wyoming. Governor Mark Gordon signed into law House Bill No. HB0171,  which was drafted…

The Roundtable Roundup is a semi-regular update for Hemp Supporters — breaking or interesting news affecting the industry – brought to you by the US Hemp Roundtable.   FDA COMMISSIONER SCOTT GOTTLIEB RESIGNS Moments ago, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced that he plans to leave the agency. While this development is surprising, it is still…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 1, 2019   MEDIA CONTACT Jarad Geldner 215-858-5565 jarad.geldner@hkstrategies.com   U.S. Hemp Authority Announces Issuance of First 13 Certified Seals for Hemp Growers and Processors Standardizing quality control and building a safer hemp industry from seed to shelf WASHINGTON – March 1, 2019 – The U.S. Hemp Authority today announced the…

It’s been a busy time for hemp in the national’s capital. As discussed earlier this week, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb offered new hope for a path towards the full acceptance of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) as a food additive and/or nutritional supplement.  Yesterday, he told a Congressional committee that he has heard the people’s voice: “We heard Congress…