CBD
Envisioning the Future of Hemp
NIE contacted Dr. Jason Mitchell, co-founder and co-CEO of HempFusion, which is based in Denver, CO (hempfusion.com), and asked him, “What kind of future do you envision for CBD and hemp?” Here is what he had to say: “I would tell you that there is an amazing, brilliant, vibrant future for hemp-derived ingredients of all kinds, ...
Forty Winks
Sleep is more elusive than ever for a growing number of American adults. Here’s why and how you can help your sleep-deprived customers go from a handful of winks to 40. The Hollywood-styled hypnotist with the pendulum-like swinging pocket watch intoning, “You’re getting sleepy!” sounds like a dream come true for the multiple millions of Americans ...
Hemp Madness!
There can be no doubt that consumers are demanding CBD and all thing hemp. Panelists: Leif Harrison, CEO, Americas Elixinol, Westmister, CO, www.elixinol.com Duffy MacKay, ND, Senior Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, CV Sciences San Diego, CA, www.cvsciences.com Jason Mitchell, ND, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, HempFusion, Denver, CO, www.hempfusion.com Marge Roman, Manager, Stay Healthy!, ...
FDA Delays Action on CBD
On March 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will reopen the comment period for last year’s CBD hearing. The original comment period, which collected nearly 4,500 comments from public health experts, the natural products industry and the general public, ended last July and will remain open indefinitely, according to the FDA. ...
New Report Offers Few Details on How FDA Will Regulate CBD
A new report released on March 5 from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) failed to offer a concrete plan on how the agency will regulate CBD products. Congress instructed the FDA in last year’s spending bill to adopt an enforcement discretion policy within 120 days and provide an update of its progress after 60 days. The agency ...
MyCHELLE Dermaceuticals Unveils Modern Brand Redesign, New CBD ENHANCE Skincare Line
MyCHELLE celebrates its 20th anniversary with a modern redesign and the addition of a new CBD-based skin care line to its offerings. MyCHELLE has been a proponent of positive change by making nature-inspired products. The Colorado-based company has created effective, eco-friendly dermaceuticals that are science-driven and help deliver real results for all skin types, according ...
Stress & Anxiety on the Rise
Nutritional supplements have a role in helping the nation relax. Stress and anxiety are at an all-time high. Some experts even say it’s a national epidemic. Factors including work, money, social life, appearance and other responsibilities are all culprits of the rapid rise—and that’s where supplements to help reduce stress and anxiety come in. Among ...
CRN Applauds U.K. Food Standards Agency for Clear Path Forward for CBD
On Feb. 13, the U.K. Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced it has set a deadline for CBD authentication. FSA is giving the CBD industry a deadline of March 31, 2021 to submit valid novel food authorization applications. After the deadline, only products which have submitted a valid application will be allowed to remain on the market. The ...
NJ Lawmakers Propose Access to Financial Services for CBD Companies
Companies producing and selling hemp-derived CBD products would have access to essential banking services under new legislation introduced yesterday in the New Jersey State Senate. The legislation, introduced by State Sen. Robert W. Singer (R-NJ-30), would clarify that banks and credit unions will not be penalized by state regulators for working with legitimate hemp businesses. The ...
Trump Requests $5 Million for CBD Regulation
President Trump requested $5 million to regulate the CBD industry in its new FY2021 budget. Specifically, the request would “allow the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to continue enforcing the law to protect patients and the public while also providing potential regulatory pathways … for products containing cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds.” “This is a step ...
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