Cannabis/CBD

Commissioner Robert Califf wants Janet Woodcock to improve food operations and processes, but lawmakers question whether she is the best overseer for the area.

Before Agriculture/FDA subcommittee about FY2023 budget, Commissioner Robert Califf says FDA needs more resources to address unlisted fragrances in menstrual products and doesn’t have good regulatory options for hemp and kratom. His formula emergency comments leave members frustrated.

Study of 1,061 subjects showed oral CBD has robust safety profile, addressing FDA’s safety concerns and providing evidence to convince agency to take action on CBD regulation, say trade groups.

“We said we would start growing this company ... and this is the year to do it,” says CERO Murray Kessler. With nearly 11% net sales growth for its Americas business leading nearly 10% overall Q1 growth, Perrigo raises full-year guidance for net sales growth to 8% to 9%, up earlier 7% to 8%.

Trademarks are registered and published for opposition with the US Patent and Trademark Office and are published weekly in the agency's Official Gazette.

Personal care and cosmetic product trademark filings compiled from the Official Gazette of the US Patent and Trademark Office, Class 3.

“For companies like Joy Organics, we view it as an advantage that CBD is not currently regulated as a dietary supplement,” says COO Todd Smith. Advantage is borne from hemp ingredient supplements not becoming commoditized, keeping prices from falling. Meanwhile, industry’s maturity can be seen in compliance with FDA rules.

Announcement and warnings, in addition to noting firms’ violative drug and disease claims, explain differences between delta-8 THC and other hemp-derived cannabinoids intended for de-scheduling as controlled substances in 2018 farm bill.