Prima becomes first CBD brand to gain EWG Verification
Prima has announced that it is the first hemp CBD brand to become Environmental Working Group (EWG) Verified.
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Has the CBD bubble burst? Cannabis firms see surge in insurance costs amidst slew of lawsuits
Cannabis firms are witnessing a surge in insurance costs as they race to protect executives from personal liability. The prices hikes follow a slew of lawsuits lodged as investors cite fraud and misleading information, according to a report by Reuters.
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Former Skinfood CEO jailed for syphoning off online sales revenue
The former CEO of K-beauty brand Skinfood has been sentenced to five years in prison after he was found guilty of stealing some KRW12 billion from the company’s e-commerce revenue, according to a report published by The Korea Times.
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Judge rules Colgate-Palmolive must face class lawsuit over Tom’s of Maine misleading ‘natural’ product claims
A federal judge has ruled that Colgate-Palmolive must face a lawsuit regarding misleading labelling of its Tom’s of Maine products citing them as ‘natural’, according to a report by Reuters.
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FDA budget to be upped to allow for CBD regulation?
The US Food and Drugs Administration could be in line for a US$5 million increase in its budget next fiscal year, according to a report published by Hemp Industry Daily. President Trump is said to have requested the rise to allow the federal agency to adequately regulate the booming CBD market.
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Brazil approves import of Khiron Medical Cannabis
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has approved the import of Khiron medical cannabis product to be imported on an individual patient basis.
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Ugandan consumers urged to check for UNBS mark in battle against counterfeits
Shoppers in Uganda are being encouraged to check that products carry the UNBS quality mark, according to a report published by All Africa.
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