By Spencer Eide on October 31, 2021
This course is approved for one hour of ETA Certified Payment Professional Continuing Education credit. SESSION DATE: On-demand What are the most highly regulated industries in online payments and what do you need to know about them? In this session, we highlight industries that recently have been the subject of frequent regulatory action, and discuss the particular…
By Spencer Eide on October 29, 2021
Potency Gaps, Carcinogens, High Heavy Metal Levels – LegitScript Study Reveals Even More LegitScript reviewed hundreds of CBD websites for regulatory compliance, tested dozens of products for potency and safety, and investigated financial activity behind the transactions. A peek at just some of the findings revealed: 67% of tested CBD products had massive potency deviations…
Get Your Copy of the Guide There has been considerable confusion about the status of hemp-derived CBD, and an inaccurate belief that these products are legal in all 50 states. These misunderstandings have only multiplied since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which explicitly removed hemp from the federal controlled substance schedules. In reality,…
Get Your Copy of the Report A new law permitting the sale of hemp-derived CBD is a monumental shift in the US, and it promises big opportunities for CBD producers, merchants, and retailers. However, the CBD industry still has major hurdles to overcome. Read our free report to learn what the new farm bill says…
By David Khalaf on September 14, 2021
The proliferation of delta-8 THC has ignited a debate over how the products should be regulated and whether they are “legal” under U.S. law. Many states have moved to ban the sale of products containing delta-8 THC or regulate them.
By LegitScript Folks on August 12, 2021
Growing consumer interest and shifting federal regulatory priorities on the cannabis industry have led to merchants capitalizing on certain market ambiguities. LegitScript has observed a growing trend of merchants offering products marketed as containing delta-8 THC, an isomer of the cannabis plant's most well-known and primary psychoactive compound, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9 THC). Starting in 2020, LegitScript…
By David Khalaf on August 11, 2021
What are synthetic cannabinoids, also known as herbal incense and synthetic marijuana? In this video, we discuss how this illicit psychoactive drug is made and why it is so dangerous.
By Imelda Khoo on August 11, 2021
Is CBD legal, and should payment service providers issue CBD merchant accounts? Find out how the 2018 Farm Bill affects CBD sales.
What is CBD, and what is cannabidiol? In this video, we talk about sources of CBD, including hemp and marijuana, and talk about CBD legality.
By Fresca-Gaia Bor on September 02, 2020
"Novel food" is a classification for food or food ingredients in the European Union (EU). The import and sale of novel foods are regulated in the EU, and noncompliance can result in enforcement by EU Member States or the United Kingdom (UK). Online merchants selling food products or dietary supplements often ship worldwide, including the…