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CBD and Cannabis

LegitScript Partners with Google on Certification Program for CBD Manufacturers and Retailers

By LegitScript Folks

on December 21, 2022

LegitScript-certified manufacturers and retailers of cannabidiol in the United States will be eligible to advertise on Google. Learn more.
This "Legal" THC Is Popping Up in Merchant Portfolios

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…
CBD Is a Novel Food, but What Does That Mean and Why Does It Matter?

By LegitScript Folks

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…
Law and Odor: The Ins and Outs of Terpenes

By Gerard Olson

on April 20, 2020

As the cannabis market becomes increasingly more crowded, companies have been looking for ways to differentiate themselves from the competition. Some turn to novel delivery systems, such as CBD-infused clothes or pillows. Others may sell CBD products that contain psychoactive ingredients, such as kratom. Terpenes are the next attempt to stand out. They now appear…
LegitScript Study Shows Widespread Problems and Potential Dangers in Online CBD Market

By LegitScript Folks

on October 21, 2019

Over the past six months, LegitScript's analysts and policy experts have been conducting a research project to better understand the online CBD landscape. We've looked at the state of compliance, the safety and accuracy of products, and issues around payment processing. What we found in this landmark report is nothing short of disturbing for both…
The Top Marketing Claims CBD Merchants and Manufacturers Should Avoid

By David Khalaf

on July 11, 2019

One of the aspects of cannabidiol (CBD) sales that can attract regulatory scrutiny is the way in which merchants market their CBD products. In the past five years, the FDA has sent many warning letters to manufacturers and merchants of CBD products for claims that their products can prevent, cure, mitigate, or treat diseases. No…
LegitScript Announces New CBD Certification Program

By LegitScript Folks

on June 27, 2019

We're happy to announce a new certification program for legally compliant CBD products and websites. Starting today, US manufacturers and merchants can apply through LegitScript to certify CBD products and websites that are in compliance with USDA, FDA, FTC, and DEA regulations, as well as state-specific laws. LegitScript is the global leader in merchant and…

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