 After the President’s announcement, the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, has hired a cannabis research and regulation advisor for the first time.
The FDA named Norman Birenbaum to be their new Senior Public Health Advisor on cannabis research and regulatory actions. The FDA has been struggling with regulations on marijuana-based products such as CBD. Creating the role and then hiring a cannabis research and regulation advisor shows that the FDA will be getting more involved with cannabis matters. Birenbaum formerly served as New York state's director of cannabis programs, and will bring his extensive experience in policy analysis and legislative outreach to the FDA. The U.S. Cannabis Council (USCC) CEO Khadijah Tribble said, "We're pleased that the Biden administration has signaled its growing interest in good-faith engagement on cannabis issues by creating a new adviser position within the FDA dedicated to cannabis research and regulation.” Comments are closed.
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