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CBD-Infused Skincare – A Growing Category

Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB

Since the start of the pandemic, there has been growth among various industries and by-product services. However, when it comes to product categories, one in particular has seen incredible growth – in sales as well as within various products – CBD.

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Radio Drives CBD Purchases

Author: Victor Texcucano, Content Coordinator, RAB

We’re living in a new era – an era where medical cannabis is legal in 39 states and its recreational use is legal in 19. Did you ever think we’d be here? Public opinion has evolved on cannabis, though some still are wary of it. The good news is that there may be a product that brings the health benefits of cannabis without the adverse side effects many associate with it.

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What’s the Deal With CBD Product Advertising?

Contributors: Brad C. Deutsch, Principal, Foster Garvey, P.C. and Benjamin J. Lambiotte, Principal, Foster Garvey, P.C

Ever since December 2018, when the 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp and derivatives containing no more than 0.03% THC from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”), it seems that hemp-derived CBD products are everywhere – in grocery stores, pharmacies, online, and even in pet stores and restaurants. Sales and investment growth figures for the CBD industry are staggering and with that a lot of potential advertising revenue. However, any decision to take CBD advertising must be made with an understanding that the legal status of CBD-infused food, beverages, and dietary supplements remains unsettled and confusing. Although hard and fast rules are hard to come by (and probably will be for a while), here’s a summary of where things stand as of October 2019.

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