The following provides links to resources for beverage and cannabis/hemp guidelines in the United States.

Overall Regulations

• Food and Drug Administration (FDA): The FDA primarily regulates the safety and labeling of food and beverages, including hemp derivatives like CBD. Their website offers comprehensive information on relevant regulations, current guidance documents, and enforcement actions. Visit: https://www.fda.gov/
  • FDA Regulation of Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products, Including Cannabidiol (CBD)

• Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): The TTB regulates the production, labeling, and marketing of alcoholic beverages. While not directly involved with cannabis, their website provides valuable information on product labeling, packaging, and licensing requirements that could be helpful for understanding general beverage regulations. Visit: https://www.ttb.gov/

• Beverage Industry Associations: Trade associations like the American Beverage Association (ABA) offer industry news, updates on regulatory developments, and resources for beverage producers. Visit: https://www.americanbeverage.org/.

Hemp Specific Regulations

• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): The USDA oversees the cultivation and processing of hemp through their Domestic Hemp Production Program. Their website offers resources on licensing, compliance requirements, and testing standards for hemp. Visit: https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/hemp
• 2018 Farm Bill

State Regulatory Agencies

Individual states have varying regulations regarding cannabis and hemp.

National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL): The NCSL provides a helpful compilation of state cannabis laws and regulations: https://www.ncsl.org/health/state-cannabis-policy-enactment-database

To access specific legal frameworks and licensing procedures, visit the official websites of the relevant state regulatory agencies.

• Alaska Marijuana Control Board (AMCB)
• Arizona Department of Health Services
• California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC)
• Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division
• Illinois Department of Public Health / IDFPR
• Iowa Office of Medical Cannabidiol
• Maine Office of Marijuana Policy
• Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission
• Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission
• Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency
• Montana Medical Marijuana Program
• Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board
• New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission
• Ohio (government site is down)
• Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority
• Oregon Liquor Control Commission
• Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
• Rhode Island Office of Cannabis Regulation