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Is CBD FDA Approved? What Approval Means, and What It Doesn't
By Julie Mercer, co-founder of Proof and a licensed California cannabis attorney. This is general information, not legal advice. The short answer: no over-the-counter CBD product is FDA approved. A...
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The Federal Hemp Law Changes Coming in Late 2026, Explained
Congress has rewritten the federal definition of "hemp," and the new definition starts to apply this fall. The change comes from Section 781 of the FY2026 agriculture appropriations act, which was ...
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Can CBD Ship to My State? Federal Rules, USPS and State Law
Can hemp CBD be mailed to you? The federal hemp rules, what USPS Publication 52 allows, why your state still matters, and the late 2026 law changes.
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Why is there a Prop 65 warning on my Proof product?
If you’ve purchased a cannabis product recently, you might have noticed a California Proposition 65 warning on the label - even if the product is tested to be THC-nondetectable. At Proof, transpare...
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Is Cannabis Legal Now? What the Executive Order Means
On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed a major executive order to fast-track cannabis rescheduling to Schedule III and launch a new Medicare pilot program for CBD. But does this mean legaliza...
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The Federal “Hemp Ban”: What It Means for Proof Products
The "Hemp Ban" tucked into the November 2025 government funding bill has caused massive confusion. Proof clarifies: the law closes a loophole by imposing a strict 0.4 mg Total THC limit per contain...
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What’s the Deal with Hemp: Where’s the THC?
Confused about hemp, cannabis, and THC? This blog breaks down what the 2018 Farm Bill means and why regulations matter for consumer safety. Learn why some hemp products are intoxicating, why CBD ad...