AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCultivator Access: St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ agriculture minister says traditional marijuana growers must share in the medicinal-cannabis industry’s growth, with better financing, insurance, training and partnerships. Federal Hemp Rules: A new U.S. hemp definition is set to take effect Dec. 11, potentially shifting many full-spectrum CBD products into the marijuana category and off current retail shelves; shoppers may notice products disappearing. Product Oversight: The American Medical Association is urging the FDA to apply rigorous safety and efficacy standards to botanical products, including cannabis, and says marketing claims should not substitute for clinical research. Compliance: Cannabis brands face risks after products leave the lab, including packaging, advertising, social media and budtender claims that can create regulatory problems. Safe Storage: New York officials warn that cannabis edibles can be mistaken for Halloween candy and urge families to keep them locked away in their original packaging.
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