Regulatory and Washington

The Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Protection Act would direct the Food and Drug Administration to outline a clear federal regulatory framework for hemp and hemp-derived products, promoting consumer safety.

The retail community is making clear that it stands ready to assist recently inaugurated President Joe Biden combat the spread of COVID-19 and get the country vaccinated.

Dr. Rachel Levine, who currently serves as health secretary for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, would be the first openly transgender federal official confirmed by the Senate. 

The “4 Things to Know” series features CRN experts offering concise explanations of topics that are central to the supplement industry. 

The Supreme court ruled 8-0 that an Arkansas law prohibiting PBMs from reimbursing pharmacies at a lower rate than what the pharmacies pay to fill prescriptions is valid and not preempted by the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.

NACDS said it would be offering an interactive exhibit booth and one-on-one meetings for the duration of the National Association of Medicaid Directors’ 2020 Virtual Conference: Together Towards the Future.

The Regulatory Roadmap for the CBD Industry conference is slated for Oct. 21, with various moderators who will participate in a Q&A with the CEO of The Natural Products Association, Daniel Fabricant.

Trump’s executive order will require the government to develop a list of essential medicines and medical supplies from U.S. companies to buy.