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FridaySep 20, 2019 4:00 pm

Should You Use CBD Oil with Food?

If you have learnt what CBD oil can do for your health and wellness but you are confused by the conflicting information out there regarding whether you should or shouldn’t consume that CBD oil with your food, read the following information and learn why it is helpful to consume CBD oil with your meals. How CBD Oil is Digested When you take CBD oil orally, the substance goes into your stomach and it is digested before being absorbed in the small intestine. The portal vein is responsible for moving this CBD from the small intestine to the liver. Once in…

FridaySep 20, 2019 11:26 am

7 Science Fields That Will Advance as a Result of Cannabis Reform

Rapidly expanding commercial markets and cannabis is easily the biggest of this century inevitably lead to new developments in related sciences. Commercial opportunities drive investments and new business creation, creating a healthy sense of competition. This competition is part of what fuels innovation as businesses seek competitive advantage. The result is a perfect storm of technological advancement and refinement that can lead to quantum leaps in related science and technology. As commercial cannabis takes off, there are at least 7 science fields that will grow right along with it: #1) Cannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid System The cannabinoids in cannabis interact…

FridaySep 20, 2019 11:06 am

Earth Science Tech Inc. (ETST) Positioning as Key Player in Billion-Dollar Industry

Earth Science Tech offers biotech expertise in the largest sector of the legal cannabis market The CBD market is projected to see 700 percent growth through 2019 ETST’s portfolio is designed to further establish its position in the burgeoning sector Earth Science Tech Inc. (OTCQB: ETST) is an innovative biotechnology company operating in the fields of hemp cannabinoid, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and medical device research and development. With biotech being the largest sector of the legal cannabis market (http://cnw.fm/6B4cR), ETST appears ideally poised to be a key player in the burgeoning space. Brightfield Group, a leading market and consumer intelligence firm for…

FridaySep 20, 2019 9:00 am

UK Government Warns Travelers About Taking CBD to the UAE

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in the UK has warned travelers to be wary of carrying anything that may contain CBD when they travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since this could land them in jail for about four years. The UAE is known for its lack of tolerance of drugs, and that attitude carries over to anything that could contain an ingredient contained in banned drugs. Products like electronic cigarettes (e-cigs), body lotions and candy could be confiscated if their ingredients contain any marijuana compound, and the traveler may face criminal charges for trying to carry that…

ThursdaySep 19, 2019 4:00 pm

Shopify Unveils New Features for CBD Sellers

On Tuesday, Shopify announced it was unveiling new features on its platform in a move that is geared to boost the online sale of CBD products. Shopify, an e-commerce company based in Ontario, started allowing Canadians to sell CBD products on its platform in 2018. The company has now extended the same privilege to retailers based in the U.S. on condition that such sales are legal in the state where the seller is based. The company revealed that some of the tools it was availing to CBD sellers include Reliable Payment and Shipping Providers, Store Design Experience and many other…

ThursdaySep 19, 2019 9:00 am

Senate Majority Leaders Wants FDA to Issue CBD Guidance

Mitch McConnell, the Senate Majority Leader, plans to include language in the Senate appropriations bill compelling the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue temporary guidance on the matter of how the agency plans to enforce rules on the sale of hemp-derived CBD products while the agency is working on comprehensive interim permanent rules on the same subject. McConnell’s measure also seeks to compel the FDA to report to Congress within 90 days on the progress that it has made in drafting the hemp CBD enforcement discretion policy. This plan indicates that the top Senate Republican is eager to…

WednesdaySep 18, 2019 4:00 pm

Bipartisan Legislators Circulate Letter Asking FDA to Back Off CBD Firms

A pair of bipartisan legislators is circulating a letter asking for the support of their colleagues in calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to back off the CBD companies that are conducting business in a responsible manner. This effort is being spearheaded by Reps. James Corner (R-KY) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME). Their letter stresses that CBD and hemp were legalized in 2018 and the current lack of regulations is creating uncertainty and stifling economic opportunities within the industry. It should be remembered that the FDA has in the past indicated that it is developing rules for the…

WednesdaySep 18, 2019 12:33 pm

VIVIS Acquisition to Facilitate Neutra Corp.’s (NTRR) Faster CBD Retail Market Positioning

Strategic acquisitions are an important part of Neutra Corp.’s expansion strategy aimed at securing a better position on the CBD retail market The company has completed its acquisition of VIVIS, an emerging retail brand of hemp-based health and nutritional products Superior quality and third-party certification set VIVIS apart from other market competitors and allow for effortless differentiation On September 10, 2019, Neutra Corp. (OTCQB: NTRR) completed a previously announced acquisition of VIVIS Corp., an emerging retail brand of hemp-based wellness and health products, founded to offer clients high quality, potent hemp-extracted solutions. This area of specialization makes VIVIS a great…

WednesdaySep 18, 2019 9:00 am

Vermont Company Gets Patent for CBD Supply Chain Software

It is usually hard to get a patent for software, but a Vermont-based company has registered this feat and now its patented software will be offered to hemp and CBD industry players that wish to ensure absolute traceability for their products. Trace, the software company that is yet to make two-years in existence, already has 150 farmers within four states who have registered to use the quality-tracking software made by the company. An Apple version of the app will hit the Apple Store in a few weeks, and Josh Decatur, the co-founder of the company, is confident that they will…

TuesdaySep 17, 2019 4:00 pm

4 Things You Should Check on CBD Product Labels

Walk down any street and you are sure to find adverts for CBD products. These products can be found anywhere ranging from health food stores, convenience stores, gas stations and even on lemonade stands. Picking the best product from that wide array can be quite a task, but this process can be eased if you examine the product label for the following information. Active CBD Per Serving You are likely to see two designations for the amount of CBD in the product that you wish to buy. For example, one product may indicate that the contents have 200mg CBD concentration.…