The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent another batch of warning letters to CBD vendors and again expressed concerns about the safety of cannabidiol.15 companies were recently sent warning letters concerning the alleged illegal sale of CBD products the FDA says violated the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic...

A recent study out of Washington State University indicates inhaled cannabis may reduce the intensity of headaches and migraines.Led by Carrie Cuttler, a WSU assistant professor of psychology, a research term analyzed information submitted by more than 1,300 patients who used the Strainprint app over 12,200 times in relation...

Previously to be a single stage project, Cann Group (ASX:CAN) will now develop its new medicinal cannabis production facilities near Mildura in Victoria in stages.Originally announced in March, Cann Group said in late August an amended design for the Mildura facility would increase full production capacity by 40% to...

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was giving the US FDA another nudge on issues relating to hemp and cannabidiol last week.The Kentucky Senator met with U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner nominee, Dr. Stephen Hahn, in Washington. While not a lot of detail of the chat was provided,...

Acknowledging state law was conflicting with federal rules on the transportation of hemp, Idaho Governor Brad Little has enabled a stopgap measure to bring his state into line.Back in January, Idaho was in the spotlight over the seizure of a truck travelling interstate carrying around 7,000 pounds of plant...

Australian Natural Therapeutics Group (ANTG) has had one its domestically grown cannabis products listed on the Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG).As the name suggests, the Register contains a list of therapeutic goods that can be lawfully supplied in Australia - or exported. The privately held New South Wales based...

A survey gauging awareness and use of CBD among consumers in 17 European Union countries produced some interesting results.While the full report from New Frontier Data is yet to released, top level findings include:56% of those surveyed had heard of CBD. 25% incorrectly believed CBD consumption creates a...

Australia's Senate voted last week to establish an inquiry into barriers to patients accessing medicinal cannabis - and there are plenty of them.A motion by Greens leader Richard Di Natale sought a wide-ranging inquiry covering issues including:Appropriateness of the current regulatory regime. Potential for subsidising medical cannabis under...

A New Zealand company looking to cultivate medical cannabis has found plenty of financial support through a crowdfunding campaign.Puro kicked off its campaign on November 6 and as at the time of writing, more than NZ $1.36 million has been pledged, with the $500,000 minimum target exceeded very quickly.The...

A study on the potential role of hemp-derived cannabidiol as an alternative to opioids for pain patients has indicated positive results.Dr Alex Capano, Chief Science Officer of Ecofibre's Ananda Health business in the United States, led a study involving the use of cannabidiol (CBD) to reduce the use...