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CRN Denounces FDA Rejection of NDI Notifications for Hemp Extract Containing CBD
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has denounced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) rejection of two new dietary ingredient (NDI) notifications for full-spectrum hemp extract containing cannabidiol (CBD)—and urged Congress to act on pending legislative proposals that require the agency to address the lack of regulation of hemp-derived products. “CRN is extremely disappointed to ...
New Mentor Program for Black Hemp Farmers Announced by Charlotte’s Web
In keeping with its ‘Ten Commitments to Black Lives’ announced in June, 2020, Colorado-based Charlotte’s Web is launching “Seeding Our Future, Together,” a mentorship program for Black hemp farmers and leaders. Charlotte’s Web is partnering with 40-acre Cooperative, a growing organization with over 50 farmer members in seven states. 40 Acres Cooperative is the first national ...
Charlotte’s Web Earns B Corporation Certification
Colorado-based Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. announced it has earned B Lab’s B Corporation certification to further expand the ways in which the company can fulfill its mission of benefitting the planet and all who live upon it. The Charlotte’s Web family said it is honored to now join the B Corp community of more than ...
The Vitamin Shoppe Launches CBD HQ
The Vitamin Shoppe, a New Jersey-based specialty retailer of nutritional products, announced the launch of its new CBD HQ in-store and online concept, a destination for CBD hemp extract wellness solutions. CBD HQ offers more than 20 brands that meet The Vitamin Shoppe’s quality standards, including top-selling brands such as Garden of Life, Charlotte’s Web, Irwin Naturals, ...
Charlotte’s Web in Search for More Data to Fully Comply with FDA
According to Facts About CBD, Colorado-based Charlotte’s Web Holdings Inc. announced its partnership with six other CBD brands to sponsor a ValidCare scientific study to comply with FDA’s (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) request for more scientific data. The study will be conducted on humans and will seek to determine whether daily consumption of CBD ...
Charlotte Figi, Who Inspired CBD Movement, is Dead at 13
Charlotte Figi, the 13-year-old girl with epilepsy who helped ignite a medical-cannabis movement, has died from complications suspected to be coronavirus related, according to a Tuesday Facebook announcement. She would be the youngest Colorado resident to die from COVID-19 if officials confirm the cause, The Colorado Sun reported. Charlotte Figi withher father, Matt Figi,in 2014.Photo Credit:Brennan Linsley On ...
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