The Consumer Brands Association has launched an advisory board to guide the organization’s work to enhance safety and ensure appropriate oversight in the burgeoning market for consumer packaged goods with cannabidiol (CBD).

MCTC Holdings, Inc. has undertaken Project Varin, a program to develop new delivery systems for tetrahydrocannabivarin (THC-V), a rare cannabinoid found in Cannabis sativa purported to suppress appetite.

Hemp Synergistics has named Daniel Kohler as chief executive officer. His arrival marks a milestone for the company, which creates standardized CBD extractions below the legal limit of 0.3 percent THC.

Hemp Synergistics has received funding to launch a high-tech laboratory designed to help resolve the problem of inconsistent THC levels in a range of cannabinoid-based consumer products.

Socati Corp has developed two new ingredients high in the minor cannabinoid cannabinol (CBN), which will allow CPG companies to respond to consumer demand for more individualized products.

Citing a lack of scientific information, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it can’t conclude that CBD is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in human or animal food.

The National Consumers League has launched Consumers for Safe CBD, a new initiative with the Consumer Federation of America and Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America designed to warn the public of potential risks related to CBD products.