Connecticut House of Representatives by Rep. Aundré Bumgardner, D-Groton and Stonington, has introduced a bill to amend the cannabis law to allow cannabis cafes and restaurants. The sparse on-sentence bill would permit the opening of lounges that would offer cannabis-infused food items, beverages and other products. Twelve states out of …

There’s a famous quote, usually attributed to Benjamin Franklin, to the effect that there is nothing certain in life but death and taxes. Retailers might want to grimly add “and product returns” to that list of life’s inevitabilities. The numbers back up this somewhat cynical assertion: the National Retail Federation …

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) introduces significant regulatory changes for the cosmetics industry, aimed at enhancing consumer safety and product transparency. This article explores the essential MoCRA requirements, from new facility registration and labeling rules to adverse event reporting and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). By understanding and implementing …

The social media platform X has certainly seen its fair share of word battles between cannabis executives and the latest has had many eating popcorn. Green Thumb Industries Inc. (OTC: GTBIF) CEO Ben Kovler has been very vocal on the site about the AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF (NASDAQ: MSOS) inner …