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CBD not cleared as GRAS by FDA for human or animal food products

'Data gaps' on CBD safety prompt FDA warnings

12.02.2019

The agency reported it cannot declare CBD products as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and has issued warnings to 15 companies for violating the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

CBD-extraction company partners with global flavor specialist in joint venture for CBD-based pet food

Global JV created to produce high-quality CBD products

11.01.2019

By Jordan Tyler

Radient Technologies Inc. and The Edlong Corporation plan to develop these products for the pet food, food and beverage markets.

Pet owners are looking for functional ingredients in the treats they buy, says Packaged Facts

Packaged Facts: functionality matters in today’s pet treat market

10.31.2019

By Pet Food Processing Staff

The market research firm looks at several functional ingredient treats, including exotic proteins, fungi, yeast, insects and CBD.

USDA launches program to regulate hemp farming

US farmers get green light on hemp production

10.30.2019

By Jordan Tyler

The US Department of Agriculture announced its US Domestic Hemp Production Program today, which will provide a legal avenue for states, tribes and individual growers to produce hemp.

Pet Releaf achieves US Hemp Authority Certification for CBD and hemp-based pet supplements

Pet Releaf granted high-level hemp certification

10.28.2019

By Pet Food Processing Staff

The CBD pet product company achieved the US Hemp Authority Certification, making it the first pet-exclusive hemp business to do so.

Pet industry patents from last half of 2018 advance food safety and formulation

Pet industry patents advancing processing, formulation, food safety

10.18.2019

By Jordan Tyler

These five patents awarded by the US Patent and Trademark Office include a method for detecting microorganisms in samples and facilities and a hemp-based pet chew design.