California Hemp Regulation 2018

On July 6th, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) published a document titled "FAQ - Industrial Hemp and Cannabidiol (CBD) Food Products." Please take a moment to review the document in full. In this document, the Department indicates that in California "any CBD products including CBD oil derived from hemp will not be allowed in food," including pet food and states that "CBD derived from hemp and cannabis is a federally-regulated controlled substance."

We know that the CDPH's statements stand to impact many of our member stakeholders who are conducting business in the state, and we are working with allied advocacy organizations to strategize an effective response.
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Clip From the CDPH's published FAQ Document:

California incorporates federal law regarding food additives, dietary use products, food labeling, and good manufacturing practices for food. The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 classified all forms of cannabis as a Schedule I drug, making it illegal to grow it in the United States.3 Currently, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has concluded that it is a prohibited act to introduce or deliver for introduction into interstate commerce any food (including any animal food or feed) to which tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or CBD has been added. This is regardless of the source of the CBD - derived from industrial hemp or cannabis.

Therefore, although California currently allows the manufacturing and sales of cannabis products (including edibles), the use of industrial hemp as the source of CBD to be added to food products is prohibited. Until the FDA rules that industrial hemp-derived CBD oil and CBD products can be used as a food or California makes a determination that they are safe to use for human and animal consumption, CBD products are not an approved food, food ingredient, food additive, or dietary supplement.

Frequently Asked Questions
 

1. What forms of Industrial hemp derived products will and will NOT be allowed in food in California?
 

Will be allowed in food (without any claim for health benefits): 

• Seeds derived from Industrial hemp 
• Industrial hemp seed oil or hemp seed oil derived from industrial hemp 

Will NOT be allowed in food: 

• Any CBD products derived from cannabis 
• Any CBD products including CBD oil derived from industrial hemp 
• Hemp oil that is not derived from industrial hemp seeds 
• Industrial hemp seed oil enhanced with CBD or other cannabinoids 

Read all of the "CDPH FAQ - Industrial Hemp and Cannabidiol (CBD) in Food Products" document here.

Hemp Technologies coming to America

We would like to thank all of you for all your efforts to support industrial hemp around the world! We are a big family! HT is proud to be part of your hemp reality!

We supply the materials and install Hempcrete into your new home, renovation, addition or cabin - anywhere !! From the North Pole to the Antarctic, we help with design, build and logistics for all your hemp building dreams. Our Hemp Busters will go anywhere to build with hemp. Contact us BIG NEWS!

1.Founder of HT Mr. Greg Flavall is returning to the USA after stewarding hempcrete in New Zealand. Our Kiwi returns to help you hempbust your hemp and lime project! We have just finished filming with Grand Designs! Stay tuned for the episode release.

2.Portland, OR Workshop SATURDAY, FEB. 13th

3.Southern California Workshop SATURDAY, MARCH 19th Greg will be at this workshop in person!! Meeting the man in person and learn how to take your hemp home dream to the next level.

4.Go to www.HempcreteWorks.com to learn more and to register for an upcoming workshop!

5.Looking to build with hemp and lime? Start it off with an appointment with Greg! Book a time with him by filling out this Building Project Questionnaire

6.Did you know we offer hemp and lime training in Spanish!

7.HT is shipping combination containers with hurd and binder direct to your job site!

8.Learn more about Hemp Hurd HERE

9.Learn more about Vicat Prompt Binder HERE

10.Check out our F & Q page HERE Thanks from the HT Team! Anndrea, Greg and Joy Washington Cannabis Summit 2016 Seattle. Learn about this optimal hemp and lime-based insulation material from international experts Hemp Technologies, the builders of the first permitted hempcrete homes in the U.S.!

Go to www.HempcreteWorks.com to learn more and to register.

Hempcrete, a long since known building material made from industrial hemp and a lime-based binder, provides the healthiest possible construction for a safe, high quality indoor air environment. It is mold-resistant, rot-resistant, fire-resistant and pest-resistant. Hempcrete is a carbon negative, carbon sequestering building material that is durable and recyclable, lasting hundreds of years. Hempcrete regulates temperature and has a high vapor permeability, so it can absorb and release water, allowing it to respond to changing humidity levels and creating a “breathable wall.” Experience the earthly science, creativity, outstanding performance and low embodied energy of building with hemp and lime ~ come to one of our Hempcrete Workshops, led by a world class team of industry leaders, experienced hemp builders and professional instructors who promise to engage and amaze!

REGISTRATION FEE: $200 (U.S.) includes all materials, tools and protective gear for your own hempcrete block, along with breakfast fruit, coffee, and a delicious lunch during the workshop. Pre-registration is required. Bring your own water bottle. Go to http://tinyurl.com/zjgugu4 to register! QUESTIONS? Please contact Joy Beckerman at joy@hempace.com or (206) 383-6000. SOCAL

WORKSHOP TEAM: Attendees at our SoCal Hempcrete Workshop are in for a special treat! Hemp Technologies Co-Founder Greg Flavall will be there in person and larger than life all the way from New Zealand, along with our globally recognized President Anndrea Hermann, M.Sc, B.GS, P.Ag. and Lead Instructor Joy Beckerman. Hemp Technologies built the first permitted hempcrete homes in the U.S., and there are over 50 years of combined industrial hemp experience between these three internationally renowned hemp industry leaders.

PORTLAND WORKSHOP TEAM: Hemp Technologies Lead Instructor Joy Beckerman will conduct this engaging Portland Hempcrete Workshop, along with our globally recognized President Anndrea Hermann, M.Sc, B.GS, P.Ag. and larger than life Co-Founder Greg Flavall, who will participate via live Skype video from Canada and New Zealand.

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  Our mailing address is: Hemp Technologies Collective Box 484 Kleefeld, Manitoba R0A 0V0 Canada

California enters Industrial Hemp

SB 566 is the California Industrial Hemp farming Act and it is now law.  Governor Jerry Brown signed the Bill this past Wednesday.  State Senator Mark Leno (democrat) has been on this issue since 2005.  The bill authorizes California to cultivate Hemp as soon as the government allows it.  But technically it already does.

In 1970, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970 "explicitly excludes nonpsychoactive hemp from the definition of marijuana," a decision that the federal government never appealed.

Several California governors have issued a veto to the Hemp bills in the past, but due to the economic success of Hemp in other countries and coupled with the fact we important Hemp, it seems California is waking up.

 Currently more than 30 countries (including Canada, Great Britain, France, Germany and China) and nine states have gone in this direction.  Of first legalizing its cultivation and then waiting to see what the Federal government will do with it.  Many speculate that with Holder's admission that the Federal government would not pursue states that have legalized Marijuana use through ballot iniatives, this seems to support a sense of security for farmers.

Only time will tell how this will play out but as far as Industrial Hemp is concerned; it is still a no brainer. Sb 566 is a reactionary bill that is dependent on the Federal.  But it is still a sign that the fear is beginning to wane.

California Industrial Hemp Farming Bill

CA SB 566, California Industrial Hemp Farming Act

sponsored by state Senator Mark Leno and Assemblyman Allan R. Mansoor

Senate Committee on Appropriations: Pass (No Hard Vote)

Committee on Public Safety by a 5-0 vote:  Pass

Senate committee vote of 7-0:  Pass

Current status:  3^rd Complete reading, California Senate

Type: Reclassification

Add On:  Licensing and Procedural

Again, Thank you and your teams for their hard work.  Have a safe memorial day weekend.

Steven Wilson

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