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FridayAug 16, 2019 9:00 am

Top FDA Official Blames Federal Drug Scheduling System for Inhibiting CBD Research

Lowell Schiller, the FDA Principal Associate Commissioner for Policy, has said that the drug scheduling system of the FDA has hampered the ability of the scientific community to research CBD, and the FDA is now scrambling to fill the knowledge gaps that would have been filled long ago. Schiller made these remarks while speaking at the 2019 Hemp Business Summit organized by the National Industrial Hemp Council on Tuesday. The FDA official kept repeating that the agency was “excited” about the potential of CBD. During his speech, Schiller emphasized that the FDA has regulatory authority over hemp and any products…

ThursdayAug 15, 2019 4:00 pm

CBD Drug Receives EMA Marketing Approval

A CBD-based drug, Epidiolex, has received the nod from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to start being marketed as an additional treatment alternative for two kinds of seizures. This recommendation will now be presented to the European Commission for a final vote before the drug can access the EU market. It is almost certain that the EU Commission will approve the drug since the commission normally endorses the recommendations made by the human medicines committee of the European Medicines Agency. The EMA based on the results of four randomized tests that the manufacturer of the drug conducted to show that…

ThursdayAug 15, 2019 12:08 pm

Neutra Corp. (NTRR) is “One to Watch”

Sports performance medicine and nutrition is a strong focus for Neutra. As the company’s new Sports Performance Medical Advisor, Dr. Cherry will continue his recent work designing tailored medical programs and services focused on human performance. Neutra will aggressively target the promising sports nutrition market, a segment with sales that are currently expected to reach $11 billion by 2023. Neutra is developing third-party certified hemp-derived CBD health and nutritional product lines for consumers. Hemp-based CBD consumer projects generated sales of up to $390 million in 2018 with analysts predicting sales of hemp-based products could reach $22 billion by 2022. Leadership…

ThursdayAug 15, 2019 9:00 am

High Fat Food Increases Oral CBD Absorption, Study Finds

Last year, the FDA approved the use of a drug derived from CBD to treat a rare form of pediatric epilepsy. Even with such regulatory action, the scientific community has been unsure about the way food promotes or hinders the absorption of CBD taken orally into the body. This question prompted researchers at the University of Minnesota to conduct a clinical trial to examine whether eating a meal high in fat could improve the rate at which one’s body absorbed orally administered CBD. The researched measured the amount of CBD that could be detected in the blood of patients at…

WednesdayAug 14, 2019 4:00 pm

CBD Dispensing Robots Make Their Debut in NYC

Greenbox Robotics has installed its first set of artificial intelligence powered robots to dispense cannabidiol (CBD) in New York City. These first bots were installed at Come Back Daily, a CBD and wellness products retailer. Zack Johnson, the founder of Greenbox Robotics, believes that these robots will play a major role in boosting the business of CBD companies. This is because the robots can be accessed even during hours when the business premises are closed. Greenbox also sees their robots speeding up the sales process since many clients will be able to make their purchase using these machines instead of…

WednesdayAug 14, 2019 11:29 am

Neutra Corp. (NTRR) Advances CBD Market Expansion Strategy with Two New Acquisition Deals

Neutra Corp. is working to establish its position within the rapidly growing hemp-based product and CBD markets The company’s recent acquisition of J3 Holdings will give Neutra Corp. access to J3 Holdings’ land, warehouse and hemp cultivation license, allowing it to ensure the quality of ingredients used in product development Neutra Corp. also announced the acquisition of Vivis, an emerging retail brand of hemp-based health and nutritional products that are third-party certified Neutra Corp. (OTCQB: NTRR), an early stage research and development company focusing on modern healthy living solutions, recently announced a couple of important moves in line with its…

WednesdayAug 14, 2019 10:10 am

SinglePoint Inc. (SING) Advancing Growth Initiatives Involving Solar, Hemp and Merchant Services

SinglePoint is building an extensive portfolio of undervalued subsidiaries The company recently gave a shareholder overview detailing its new initiatives SinglePoint’s merchant services portfolio continues to grow SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING) specializes in acquisitions of small to mid-sized firms and is focused on diversification into horizontal markets. The company’s emphasis is on new technologies, and its varied assets include payment processing, cannabis and more. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, SinglePoint provides investors with an opportunity to gain exposure to a broad array of assets. SinglePoint is building an impressive portfolio of undervalued subsidiaries that offer a varied holding base with multiple…

WednesdayAug 14, 2019 9:00 am

How to Determine the Amount of CBD to Take

When people want to use CBD for the first time, they are uncertain about the quantity they should take in order to get the effects they desire, such as pain relief or dealing with insomnia. While there is no clear cut answer regarding how much CBD one should take, the following factors can guide you as you decide the right quantity for your needs. CBD Concentration CBD concentration in products is usually indicated in milligrams. The higher the concentration indicated on the label, the less the quantity you may need to attain the effects that you want. For example, you…

TuesdayAug 13, 2019 4:00 pm

Top Democratic Senator Urges Regulators to Clarify on CBD Banking

The Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has written a letter to different federal regulators of the financial sector asking them to release an update to their guidelines to banks and other financial institutions regarding access to financial services by companies in the hemp and CBD industries. While the 2018 Farm Act legalized hemp and its derivatives, farmers and other actors in the hemp and CBD industries still face major challenges when they want to open bank accounts or access other financial services, such as credit card processing and loans for their businesses. This state of affairs has prompted Sen.…

TuesdayAug 13, 2019 9:00 am

3 Alternative Payment Service Providers CBD Companies Can Consider

While hemp and its products were legalized by the 2018 Farm Act, CBD companies have been having a hard time finding payment processing service providers. The existing ones who have been serving the industry are pulling the plug citing a variety of reasons, such as the unclear regulatory environment. Here are some options that CBD companies can consider if they find themselves locked out by their current payment processor. Domestic E-Checks Your company doesn’t need to be of a certain minimum size in order to enroll with a domestic e-check provider. This option doesn’t rely on banks, and the changes…