$650 Hemp License is required to sell Hemp Extract (CBD edibles) in Florida
As of January 1, 2020, a $650 hemp license is required to sell CBD in Florida. Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Food Safety released its Hemp Food Establishment Guidance.
Mycotoxins & Lab Testing
Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by a fungus. They are naturally occurring toxins produced by certain molds (fungi) and can also be found in food. The molds grow on a variety of different crops often under warm and humid conditions.
The 4 Classifications of Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids are active chemical compounds found in numerous plants including cannabis. These compounds come with a multitude of health benefits and can be used to alleviate various symptoms and issues. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there are 4 classifications of cannabinoids.
Axim® Biotechnologies granted a “patent” for suppository formulations comprising of cannabinoids
AXIM® Biotechnologies, Inc., a world leader in cannabinoid research and product development, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued the company a new Notice of Allowance for a patent (Application No. 16/122,079) on a suppository composition comprising cannabinoids.
Congress directs the FDA to “sample current CBD products for mislabeling & doctoring”
Congress through the 2020 federal spending bill directs the FDA to “sample current CBD products for mislabeling & doctoring”. This along with 4 other Marijuana, Hemp & CBD stipulations was added.