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.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol) oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex, a genetic disorder characterized by growth of numerous noncancerous tumors.

The National Association of Cannabis Businesses (NACB) says it will begin drafting recommendations for social equity programs as a way to address social injustices within the cannabis community.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture has released proposed regulations for the OCal Program, a statewide certification program that will establish and enforce comparable-to-organic cannabis standards.

In letters to governors, the NACB highlighted the benefits regional coordination could create for citizens, small businesses and state governments. 

The Consumer Brands Association has launched the Coalition for Smart CBD Regulation, a cross-industry group committed to protecting consumer safety and advocating for necessary resources and uniform federal policies around cannabidiol (CBD).