Treehouse Biotech has successfully completed its cGMP (current good manufacturing practices) certification audit, the company announced earlier this month.

Labeling legislation is a moving target in the fast-emerging cannabis-infused food and beverage industry. An absence of federal regulation amidst a patchwork of state-based labeling rules only compounds the complexity. 

BDSA is highlighting the potential impact and revenues for the five states that on Nov. 5 passed ballot measures or initiatives permitting the possession of cannabis by adults.

While the industry awaits further guidance, Tyler Williams, founder and chief technical officer, Cannabis Safety & Quality, and Harvey Craig, founder and CEO of Harvey’s All Naturals, weighed in on what the DEA’s interim final rule could mean for both extractors and manufacturers of infused products.

Justin J. Prochnow, shareholder, Greenberg, Traurig, LLP, and Steve Schain, senior attorney, Hoban Law Group, presented insights into the hemp and cannabis sides of the industry, respectively, during Cannabis Products Exchange, hosted virtually July 30-31.

The National Association of Cannabis Businesses (NACB) has released its Social Equity Policy Guidelines outlining recommendations for state lawmakers to address the social inequities caused by the criminalization of cannabis.

Lezli Engelking founded FOCUS — Foundation of Cannabis Unified Standards — in 2014 with the goal of providing comprehensive guidance to operators across the cannabis industry. She offered insights she’s gained and examples of cannabis-specific food safety concerns during Cannabis Products Exchange, presented virtually July 30-31.

Pete Feurtado Jr., CEO of Big Pete's Treats, covered the company's history and how it prepared for full legalization during Cannabis Products Exchange, held virtually July 30-31.

The National Industrial Hemp Council has filed comments with the U.S. Food And Drug Administration to help direct its work on establishing a policy of enforcement discretion on CBD products.