September 2019 - Page 5 of 7

ThursdaySep 12, 2019 9:00 am

FTC Writes to Companies About CBD Health Claims

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent letters on Tuesday to three companies that the federal agency said were making unsubstantiated health claims about CBD products. In a press release about their action, the FTC reiterated that it was illegal for any company to issue adverts that its product could prevent, treat or even cure a disease if that company didn’t provide credible scientific evidence of those claims. The statement from the FTC didn’t mention which companies had been warned, but the agency described the claims that attracted the wrath of the regulators. The agency says that one company stated on…

WednesdaySep 11, 2019 4:00 pm

UK CBD Sales Exceed Those of Vitamin C and D

The sales of CBD oil and other CBD oil products has skyrocketed around the world, and statistics from the UK indicate that they have surpassed those of other traditional supplements such as vitamin C and D. CBD is a compound found in industrial hemp and marijuana. Many health benefits, such as relief from chronic pain, insomnia and anxiety have been linked to the use of this cannabinoid. CBD is legal in the UK on condition that it doesn’t contain any THC, the cannabinoid that makes users high. THC was outlawed by the 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act. Currently, there is…

WednesdaySep 11, 2019 9:00 am

4 CBD Lessons from the Recent Toronto MJBiz Conference

The MJBiz International Conference was recently held in Toronto, Canada and unlike previous editions, a lot of attention was paid to CBD. The following key lessons can be gleaned from the different panel discussions that took place about this cannabinoid that has taken the world by storm. Cannabis-Derived CBD is Legal in Canada The law that legalized marijuana throughout Canada was broad and included various cannabinoids, such as CBD. However, since all products that fall within the cannabis value chain are sold through licensed retailers or dispensaries, adults have to visit such a retail facility in order to buy CBD.…

TuesdaySep 10, 2019 4:00 pm

Colorado CBD Researchers Invite Retired Athletes to Participate in Study

A group of cannabis clinicians in Colorado is recruiting a total of sixteen retired elite athletes to take part in a study investigating how CBD products improve their quality of life with respect to combating chronic pain, helping them sleep better, and any other effects. Cannabis Clinicians Colorado says that those who played sports at college level or professionally for at least one year can apply to be screened and selected if they meet the participation criteria. CCC says that they are focusing on former elite athletes because getting to that competitive level requires a lot of work and that…

TuesdaySep 10, 2019 10:59 am

Earth Science Tech Inc.’s (ETST) CBD Oil is Unique in the Industry

Earth Science Tech is looking to expand its line of work through two wholly owned subsidiaries Its subsidiaries focus on R&D and product development The company recently outlined a five-year marketing and manufacturing plan Earth Science Tech Inc. (OTCQB: ETST) is an aspiring biotech company engaged in the development of cannabinoid-based products and the research and development of medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Using the supercritical CO2 liquid extraction, isolation and micron filtration process, the company manufactures 100 percent natural CBD oil. This pure, easily digested, rich CBD hemp oil is unique to the nutraceuticals industry and represents a significant asset…

TuesdaySep 10, 2019 9:00 am

Facebook Takes Flak for Continued Ban of CBD Advertising

Despite the legalization of hemp and CBD by the 2018 Farm Bill, social media giant Facebook has continued to ban the adverts of this new industry and this has resulted in some lawsuits being filed against the platform. Hemp-based soap maker Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap is one of the mainstream CBD companies that have tasted the rough side of Facebook’s algorithms. Representatives of Dr. Bronner’s revealed that the social media platform disabled their advertising account for “promoting hemp too much.” It seems that while hemp and CBD are legal in the U.S., this legality doesn’t count for anything in the…

MondaySep 09, 2019 4:00 pm

Vermont Tech Starts CBD Certificate Program

Vermont Technical College has become the first college in the state to offer a certificate program to students who wish to learn about the hemp and CBD industries. The program is called “CBD and Greenhouse Cash Crop Certificate.” This program was designed to be a hands-on program that will enable students to get a firsthand experience of what it takes to grow hemp plants and then extract CBD from the dry matter. The professors who will be in charge of the program say that their intention isn’t to jump onto the hemp and CBD bandwagon. Instead, they want to be…

MondaySep 09, 2019 10:11 am

VPR Brands LP (VPRB) Readies for Q3 Debut of JUST Batteries Vape Line, Relaunch of KRAVE E-Cigarettes

VPRB was named the exclusive vendor to design and manufacture vape batteries for JUST Brands The relaunch of KRAVE salt-nicotine e-cigarettes will feature disposable pod vaporizer units VPRB reported a 31 percent revenue increase for the three months ended June 30, as compared to the same period of the previous year VPR Brands LP (OTCQB: VPRB), a multi-tiered technology holding company in the cannabis and vaping verticals, has detailed plans to debut a JUST Batteries vape line in collaboration with Just CBD, a leading player in the CBD space (http://cnw.fm/P3sKx). VPRB also plans to relaunch its popular KRAVE brand of e-cigarettes…

MondaySep 09, 2019 9:00 am

Should You Give Your Dog CBD Oil?

If you have read about all the therapeutic effects that humans can obtain by consuming CBD products, such as CBD oil and gummies, then you may be wondering whether your dog could also enjoy the same benefits from ingesting CBD oil. Read on and get some insights that will help you to make the right decision for your dog. While many preliminary studies show that CBD can help people to deal with anxiety, pain and many other conditions, no concrete scientific information is currently available to confirm these potential benefits so people are largely relying on anecdotal evidence to determine…

FridaySep 06, 2019 4:00 pm

4 Things Consumers Should Know About CBD Tinctures

CBD is all the rage and you may have heard about CBD gummies, CBD oils and CBD tinctures (even CBD-infused clothing!). If you would like to try out a CBD product, read the following important things about CBD tinctures and be an informed consumer. CBD Tinctures Aren’t CBD Oils While it is common to hear people use the terms CBD tincture and CBD oil interchangeably, the two substances are different even if they are extracted from the same plant material. CBD tinctures are made by soaking hemp flowers in a solution of alcohol and water while CBD oil is extracted…