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Allay Consulting’s August Newsletter: Selling Dietary Supplements on Amazon
Selling Dietary Supplements on Amazon Amazon has become one of the largest sales channels for dietary supplements, but getting a supplement listed on Amazon is no longer simply a matter of having a compliant label and a Certificate of Analysis (COA). Amazon has...
Allay Consulting’s July Newsletter: GACP Certification for Cultivators – Building Quality from the Ground Up
GACP Certification for Cultivators - Building Quality from the Ground Up As the cannabis, hemp, medicinal plant, and botanical industries continue to mature, cultivators are facing increasing expectations from manufacturers, regulators, and consumers. It's no longer...
Allay Consulting’s June Newsletter: The FDA Is Watching, Is Your Facility Ready?
The FDA Is Watching, Is Your Facility Ready? For many food & dietary supplement manufacturers, the thought of an unannounced FDA inspection is enough to cause anxiety. And for good reason. An inspector can arrive without warning, request records, tour your...
Allay Consulting’s May Newsletter: How Brands Win Shelf Space in Big Box Stores
Why GMP and Product Compliance Are the Real Gatekeepers Breaking into big box retail isn’t about having the most eye-catching packaging or the trendiest SKU, it’s about proving your product is safe, consistent, and compliant at scale. Retailers like Walmart, Target,...
Allay Consulting’s April Newsletter: Kratom Compliance Trends
Kratom Compliance Trends: What the Industry Needs to Know in 2026 As the kratom industry continues to expand across the United States, regulatory expectations and marketplace requirements are rapidly evolving. With increasing scrutiny from regulators, retailers, and...
Allay Consulting’s March Newsletter: Preparing for an FDA Inspection – How to Be Inspection-Ready at Any Time
Preparing for an FDA Inspection: How to Be Inspection-Ready at Any Time An FDA inspection doesn’t have to be stressful, if you’re adequately prepared. Whether your facility produces food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, or other regulated products, the key to a...
Allay Consulting’s February Newsletter: Why GMP, Organic, and Other Certifications Are a Strategy
Calling Contract Manufacturers: Why GMP, Organic, and Other Certifications Are a Strategy Contract manufacturers across food, dietary supplements, hemp, cosmetics, and adjacent regulated industries are facing a fundamental shift. What once served as a competitive...
Allay Consulting’s January Newsletter: Rescheduling Is Not Deregulation
Rescheduling Is Not Deregulation: FDA and OSHA Risks Ahead for High THC cannabis Rescheduling high THC cannabis has been widely framed as a win for the industry due to reduced tax burden, increased legitimacy, and a step closer to mainstream acceptance. But there’s a...
Allay Consulting’s December Newsletter: Pivoting With Purpose – Navigating the Federal Hemp Shift
Pivoting With Purpose: Navigating the Federal Hemp Shift The hemp industry has never stood still. From the post–2018 Farm Bill boom to today’s shifting state rules, operators have built businesses in one of the country’s fastest-changing consumer markets. Now, with...
Allay Consulting’s November Newsletter: Physical Facility Compliance Pitfalls
Allay Founder, Kim Anzarut, Featured in The New York Times: After Ordering a Record Cannabis Recall, N.Y. Regulators Go Quiet - Critics complain that state officials have given little guidance since ordering a recall of some $30 million in cannabis products. The...
Allay Consulting’s October Newsletter: Why Packaging & Labeling Compliance Matters
Why Packaging & Labeling Compliance Matters Labels are often the very first interaction a consumer has with your product, making them a powerful tool to capture attention. A well-designed, compliant label not only communicates essential information — it also tells...
Allay Consulting’s September Newsletter: The Importance of Practice Gap Analysis Audits
Importance of Practice Gap Analysis Audits Inspections and certification audits can feel like a big hurdle, but they don’t have to be stressful. The key is preparation, and the good news is, preparation is something you can control. By practicing ahead of time and...
DEADLINE JULY 1, 2025: Coming into Compliance with Colorado’s Hemp Safe Harbor Regulations
DEADLINE JULY 1, 2025: Coming into Compliance with Colorado’s Hemp Safe Harbor Regulations At the end of 2023, Colorado introduced a new wave of hemp regulations, placing tighter controls on hemp-derived cannabinoids—particularly those with intoxicating effects. Under...
Allay Consulting’s July Newsletter: Navigating Compliance – Expert Tips from Compliance Consultants
Navigating Compliance: Expert Tips from Compliance Consultants Staying compliant in today’s regulatory landscape means juggling a complex mix of state-specific rules and federal guidelines — each with its own challenges and nuances. In this edition, our compliance...
Webinar – cGMP Certification Demystified: Ask Us Anything!
Webinar - cGMP Certification Demystified:Ask Us Anything!Get Real-Time Access to the Industry's Foremost Compliance ExpertsJoin the Allay Consulting team for a free, informative webinar breaking down the essentials of cGMP Certification—what it is, why it matters, and...
Allay Consulting’s June Newsletter: Protect Your Dietary Supplements Brand – Prepare for an FDA Inspection
Protect Your Dietary Supplements Brand - Prepare for an FDA Inspection If you manufacture, package, label, or hold dietary supplements, compliance with 21 CFR Part 111—the FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) rule — isn’t just recommended, it’s essential....
Allay Consulting’s May Newsletter: Mission: Organic – Your Guide to Getting Organic Certification
Mission: Organic – Your Guide to Getting Organic Certification Organic products are more popular than ever. Whether it’s health-conscious shoppers or manufacturers sourcing cleaner ingredients, demand for organic is on the rise—and it’s not slowing down anytime soon....
Allay Consulting’s April Newsletter: Regulatory Spotlight – Functional Mushrooms
Regulatory Spotlight: Functional Mushrooms Functional mushrooms are rapidly gaining popularity across the United States. Unlike psychedelic mushrooms, functional mushrooms are completely legal for sale and are commonly sold as whole mushrooms or in dietary supplement...
Cannabis Business Investor Starts Job as Secretary of Labor
The following article was first published on CRB Monitor News and can be found here. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who invests in an Oregon cannabis business, was sworn in Tuesday as Secretary of Labor. Arguably one of President Donald Trump’s least controversial nominees,...
Allay Consulting’s March Newsletter: Compliance Support for the Plant Medicine Industries
Compliance Support for the Plant Medicine Industries It’s time to showcase Allay Consulting! No matter what your company specializes in—whether it’s THC cannabis, hemp cannabis, functional mushrooms, kratom, kava, adaptogenic products, or other supplements—compliance...
Webinar Recording – Can Cannabis Companies Afford Compliance?
In today’s cannabis industry, compliance is a must—but can businesses afford the high costs associated with it? As regulatory requirements continue to evolve, companies across the industry face mounting compliance costs that threaten their profitability and...
Allay Consulting’s February Newsletter: Workplace Safety Compliance in the Cannabis and other Plant Medicine Industries
Workplace Safety Compliance in the Cannabis and other Plant Medicine Industries Better believe it, OSHA has regulatory jurisdiction over cannabis facilities - including cultivation, processing, manufacturing, lab, and retail. Businesses are required to ensure a safe...
Allay in CST – New Year, Fresh Company Goals
The following article was first published on Cannabis Science & Technology and can be found here. A Guide to Certification Success in 2025 As we ring in the new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on where your business stands and set meaningful goals for...
Allay Consulting’s January Newsletter: New Year, Fresh New Company Goals
New Year, Fresh New Company Goals Looking to set new company goals for 2025? Achieving quality and safety certifications can give your business a significant competitive edge! Certifications not only differentiate you from your competitors, but in some states, they...
Allay in CST – Cannabis, US Presidential Election 2024, and Beyond: A Roundtable Discussion, Part II
The following article was first published on Cannabis Science & Technology and can be found here. With the recent 2024 presidential election behind us, the future of cannabis still has many unknowns moving forward and questions still to be discussed. In this...
Allay in CST – Cannabis, US Presidential Election 2024, and Beyond: A Roundtable Discussion, Part I
The following article was first published on Cannabis Science & Technology and can be found here. With the recent 2024 presidential election behind us, the future of cannabis still has many unknowns moving forward and questions still to be discussed. In this...
Allay Consulting’s December Newsletter: Kava and Its Regulatory Oversight
Kava and Its Regulatory Oversight Kava supplements are becoming increasingly popular for their relaxation benefits. However, concerns about potential liver toxicity have prompted many countries to regulate or restrict their sale. To enhance safety and consumer trust,...
Allay in CST – The Evolution of Hemp Regulations
The following article was first published on Cannabis Science & Technology and can be found here. The release of the Senate's draft for the 2024 Farm Bill has sent ripples through the hemp industry, bringing with it sweeping changes that could reshape how this...
Allay Consulting’s November Newsletter: Kratom can now achieve cGMP certification with Perry Johnson Registrars!
Kratom has joined the compliance party! As part of ongoing efforts to enhance the safety, and quality compliance of Kratom products, the industry now has a clear pathway to obtaining Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification.Why GMP Certification Matters in the...
Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc. (PJRFSI) Launches New cGMP Program for Kratom Certification
Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc. (PJRFSI), a leading authority in Certification and Compliance, is proud to announce the launch of its newest initiative: a cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) program for Kratom. This groundbreaking step aims to bring...
Allay in CST: How cGMP Compliance Can Tackle Inconsistent Testing
The following article was first published on Cannabis Science & Technology and can be found here. Inconsistent testing is a significant issue in the cannabis industry, contributing to fears about potency inflation and product safety. However, adopting cGMP...
Interstate Commerce in the Hemp and THC Cannabis Industry
Interstate Commerce in the Hemp and THC Cannabis Industry Interstate commerce plays a crucial role in economic expansion, enabling businesses to access broader markets. In the hemp and THC cannabis industries, it brings unique challenges due to a complex network of...
Allay Consulting’s August Newsletter: Workplace Safety Compliance in the Cannabis Industry
Workplace Safety Compliance in the Cannabis Industry Better believe it, OSHA has regulatory jurisdiction over cannabis facilities - including cultivation, processing, manufacturing, lab, and retail. Businesses are required to ensure a safe workplace, including...
Allay Consulting’s July Newsletter: Preparing for CDPHE’s Hemp Regulatory Inspection
Preparing for CDPHE’s Hemp Regulatory Inspection July is here! Starting July 1, 2024, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will begin regulating Safe Harbor hemp firms based on their newly revised hemp regulations. These regulations are now...
Allay Consulting’s June Newsletter – Call to Action: Public Comments Period for Proposed Amendment to Hemp Farm Bill
Call to Action: Public Comments Period for Proposed Amendment to Hemp Farm Bill Hemp stakeholders!! Now is the time to submit your comment! Introduced by Rep. Mary Miller, the proposed amendment to the 2024 Farm Bill seeks to close loopholes from the 2018 Farm Bill...
Allay Consulting’s April Newsletter: Organic Certification for the Hemp Industry
Organic Certification for the Hemp Industry With the NOCO conference happening this month, we’re dedicating this month’s newsletter to a certification opportunity for the hemp industry. Interest in organic hemp products is steadily rising. Whether it be consumers who...
Allay Consulting’s March Newsletter: How Cannabis Legalization in Europe Can Ignite Growth for the US Cannabis Industry
How Cannabis Legalization in Europe Can Ignite Growth for the US Cannabis Industry One of the biggest cannabis conventions in the world is being held this month in Spain, the Spannabis Convention. This year we're excited to announce that we have our own speaking...
Allay Consulting’s February Newsletter: Colorado’s New Hemp Regulations – Safe Harbor Registrants
Colorado’s New Hemp Regulations: Safe Harbor Registrants Colorado tends to be on the leading edge of creating regulatory content for the cannabis industry, both marijuana and hemp. Impressively, state voters approved marijuana legalization in 2000, then again with...
Allay Consulting’s December Newsletter: Fresh New Year, Fresh New Company Goals
Fresh New Year, Fresh New Company Goals Are you looking for new company goals for 2024? Obtaining quality and safety certifications for your business will boost your competitive edge! Not only do company certifications set you apart from competitors, but some states...
Allay Consulting’s October Newsletter: Kratom Compliance
Kratom Compliance Kratom is gaining popularity in the United States and other Western countries due to its uses for medicinal values. An estimated 1.7 million Americans aged 12 and older used kratom in 2021, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services...
Allay Consulting’s September Newsletter: Keeping Compliance Cool
Reasons to Remain Compliant in the Cannabis and Psychedelic Industry Compliance is cool, especially when incentives are involved. “Incentives” is a thing that motivates or encourages us to do something. We are constantly surrounded by opportunities and incentives,...
Allay Members Appear on The Hoban Minute Podcast
Allay Members Appear on The Hoban Minute PodcastEpisode Overview In this week’s episode of The Hoban Minute, Bob and Xavier are joined by Kim Stuck and Kelsey Hanley of Allay Consulting. Allay is a leader in cannabis and psychedelics compliance and works with licensed...
Allay Consulting’s August Newsletter: The Importance of Traceability Systems
Importance of Traceability Systems Traceability systems are nothing new to traditional food, dietary supplement, and pharmaceutical companies, as well as other types of industries. However, states that have legalized marijuana require the use of track and trace...
Allay Consulting’s July Newsletter: Aspergillus
Aspergillus Aspergillus is a genus of mold that is commonly found in the environment, including soil, plants, and decaying organic debris. In fact, there are several hundred species of aspergillus! Aspergillus species produce aflatoxins which are a family of...
Allay Consulting’s June Newsletter: Selecting a Contract Manufacturer
Selecting a Contract Manufacturer A contract manufacturer is a company that is hired by another company to produce goods or provide services on their behalf. The client company benefits from contracting out the manufacturing process as it may allow them to test the...
Allay Consulting’s May Newsletter: Selecting a Certifying Body
Selecting a Certifying Body Third party certifications have become increasingly popular amongst cannabis and fungi cultivators and manufacturing companies. Receiving and maintaining certifications is a worthwhile endeavor that will set up your business for long term...
Allay Consulting and TraceTrust Partner to Bolster Compliance and Entrepreneurial Support in Cannabis
Partnership Expands Services for Cannabis Operators, With Expertise Spanning Worker and Product Safety, cGMP, Operational Efficiency, Financing and More PORTLAND, Oregon—April 25, 2023—Regulatory compliance and business consulting firms Allay Consulting and...
Allay Consulting’s April Newsletter: Common Certifications Available for Cultivators
Common Certifications Available for Cultivators For some time, manufacturers have gotten the spotlight when it comes to receiving compliance certifications – especially when it comes to achieving the good manufacturing practices (GMP) certification. It’s time we see...
Workplace Safety Compliance in the Cannabis Industry on CS&T
This is an excerpt from an article found on Cannabis Science and Technology FULL ARTICLE Workplace safety procedures help companies be the best they can be, especially when it comes to ensuring your staff goes home the same way they arrived. These are just a few ways...
Allay on Cannabis Science and Technology: FDA Not Adopting Existing Regulations for the CBD Industry
This is an excerpt from an article found on Skunk Magazine and technology FULL ARTICLE This blog is in response to the January 26th, 2023 announcement from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in regards to regulatory oversight in the cannabidiol (CBD) market. The...
Allay Consulting’s March Newsletter: USDA Cracking Down on Organic Fraud
USDA Cracking Down on Organic Fraud Consumers want options, especially when purchasing products, and organic seems to be a popular selection. Organic items are widely available and can be purchased at any grocery store, farmers market, and online sales. Most people...
Allay Consulting and The GMP Collective Combine Forces to Broaden Reach Across Cannabis, Hemp and Psychedelics
Leading Regulatory Compliance Firms’ Partnership Expands Services for Manufacturers, Retailers and Healing Centers as State and Federal Policies Shift PORTLAND, Oregon—March 1, 2023—Regulatory compliance firms Allay Consulting and The GMP Collective are joining forces...
Allay Consulting’s February Newsletter: FDA Will Not Use Existing Regulations for the CBD Industry
FDA Will Not Use Existing Regulations for the CBD Industry The hemp industry has been in a bit of a pickle for several years: hemp derived cannabinoids are federally legal, yet not regulated and not allowed by the FDA to be added to foods or supplements. Consumers...
Allay Consulting January Newsletter: Unpacking Recent Cannabis Emerging Markets
Unpacking Recent Cannabis Emerging Markets Voters have spoken - putting pen to paper, citizens throughout the US are supporting cannabis legalization. 2022 was a somewhat blooming year in normalizing cannabis in the United States. Several states legalized cannabis in...
Allay Consulting’s November Newsletter: Workplace Safety Compliance in the Cannabis Industry
Better believe it, OSHA has regulatory jurisdiction over cannabis facilities - including cultivation, processing, manufacturing, lab, and retail. Businesses are required to ensure a safe workplace, including marijuana and hemp businesses. Under the Occupational Safety...
Allay Consulting’s October Newsletter: Preventive vs. Reactive Approach to Compliance
We have all heard the English-language proverb, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Although straight forward, my compliance brain takes me to asking further questions - which apples are the most nutritious, how were the apples grown, where were the apples grown,...
Allay Consulting’s August Newsletter: Creating a Culture of Excellence
Here at Allay Consulting we have helped hundreds of companies become compliant and gain certifications that are above and beyond what most companies are required to be doing in the space. Because of this experience we have seen a number of perks that have benefited...
Skunk Magazine with Allay Cannabis Compliance Expert Kelsey Hanley
This is an excerpt from an article found on Skunk Magazine and technology FULL ARTICLE I met Kelsey while being enlightened by fellow journalist-centric friends at Grasslands out in Denver last month. She’s an absolute pleasure to talk to and true dynamo about her...
Allay Consulting’s July Newsletter: State Required Cannabis cGMP Certification
State Required Cannabis cGMP Certification Say it isn’t so, some states are requiring certifications for cannabis companies! Not only are cGMP certifications gaining momentum within the THC and hemp industry, but more states are also requiring cGMP certification and...
Allay Consulting’s June Newsletter: An Overview of Oregon’s Proposed Psilocybin Rules
An Overview of Oregon’s Proposed Psilocybin Rules The beginning of 2023 will be a huge step to the US’s legalized psilocybin industry! Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS), a new section housed within the Oregon Health Authority, will begin accepting license applications...
Allay Consulting’s May Newsletter: Employee Training – A MUST at any Facility
Employee Training – A MUST at any Facility Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as common sense. “Common sense” isn’t so common. Each person has their own life experiences; therefore, people react to their environment accordingly. Training helps to...
What to Expect with Product Recalls for for Cannabis Science Tech
This is an excerpt from an article found on Cannabis Science and technology FULL ARTICLE In the cannabis industry there seems to be a misconception that your company will never have a recall in its lifetime, or that there isn’t any possibility it will ever happen to...
Allay Consulting’s April Newsletter: Top 6 Cannabis cGMP Nonconformances
Allay's Top 6 Cannabis cGMP Nonconformances Spread the word: Marijuana and Hemp companies can receive cGMP certifications! cGMP certification is gaining more traction with the cannabis industry for many reasons - risk mitigation, gaining a competitive edge, and...
Allay on Why Cannabis cGMP Certification Matters in the Cannabis Industry for Cannabis Science Tech
This is an excerpt from an article found on Cannabis Science and Technology FULL ARTICLE What are current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) certification and why get it? It takes a lot of time, it’s hard work, and can be expensive to become cGMP certified, so why be...
Allay Speaks on Under-Regulated Use of Added Terpenes for Cannabis Science Tech
This is an excerpt from an article found on Cannabis Science and technology FULL ARTICLE Terpenes can be tricky. Although cannabis is heavily regulated, since cannabis-derived terpenes do not contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other cannabinoids, they are not...
Allay Consulting’s March Newsletter: Building Relationships with your Regulators
Building Relationships with your Regulators Are regulators friends or foes? Perhaps regulators fall somewhere in between but use that to your advantage! Regardless of your opinion of regulators, building pragmatic relationships with your regulator is priceless. It is...
Allay Speaks on GMP for Natural Products Insider
This is an excerpt from an article found on Natural Products Insider FULL ARTICLE Third-party certifications have become increasingly popular across the cannabis industry. Certifying that one’s production processes are rock-solid is a worthwhile endeavor that will set...
Allay Consulting’s February Newsletter: It’s Time to Submit Your OSHA Form
Don’t be surprised when OSHA knocks on your door. Even though marijuana is not federally legal just yet, OSHA has jurisdiction over marijuana facilities – cultivation, processing, manufacturing, and retail. How can this be? How can a non-federally legal industry be...
Allay Consulting January Newsletter: Trending Hemp Manufacturing Violations
This month’s newsletter is filled with data collection, we promise it’s the fun type of data! We are trending this month: not in the fashion sense but trending violations within Colorado’s hemp industry vs. federal violations at food facilitates. Following trends...
Allay Consulting December Newsletter: Industry Certifications: Which is Best?
Industry Certifications: Which is Best? Are you looking for new company goals for 2022? Obtaining quality and safety certifications for the business will boost your competitive edge! Not only do company certifications set you apart from competitors, but some states...
Allay Consulting November Newsletter: Tricky Terpenes: Under-Regulated Use of Added Terpenes in a Regulated Cannabis Industry
It is always surprising that even in the cold of winter, the smell of pine trees persists and provide a wonderful wood-pine scent throughout the forest. We can thank terpenes for that (pinene, we are looking at you)! Terpenes provide humans an almost whimsical nature...
Allay Founder Speaks on the FDA, Cannabis Regulations and cGMP on The GrowthOp
This is an excerpt from an article found on The GrowthOp FULL ARTICLE Kim Stuck, the first cannabis and hemp specialist for a major metropolitan public health authority in the U.S., disposed of about US$28 million ($35 million) worth of cannabis products in 2015. She...
New York Slowly Moves Its Adult-Use Cannabis Program Forward – Allay in the News
This is an excerpt from an article found on The Dales Report FULL ARTICLE The legal cannabis industry in the United States has been salivating over the prospect of New York’s state market since the idea of legal weed came about. With a population of nearly 20 million...
Allay Consulting October Newsletter: Entheogens & What Future Compliance May Look Like
Entheogens & What Future Compliance May Look Like Psychedelics, aka entheogens. Everyone has an opinion. From the superb kaleidoscope shapes, or making that concert even more memorable, or to digging a bit deeper within yourself for self-healing, entheogens can be...
Allay Consulting Featured in MG Magazine on GMP Compliance
This is an excerpt from an article found on MG Magazine FULL ARTICLE Get Ahead of Federal Regulation with GMP Compliance Things change every day in the cannabis space, and that’s not going to stop anytime soon. The industry is brand new, and despite varying degrees of...
Allay Consulting Newsletter: September is National Food Safety Education Month!
September is National Food Safety Education Month! We’ve all been there…stomach grumbling, nauseousness, running to the loo, rethinking our food choices earlier that day or the day prior. Chances are, you’re experiencing a foodborne illness. Typically, foodborne...
Allay Consulting Partners with Cannabis Connect Insurance to Offer Businesses Insurance Discounts for Risk Mitigation
August 19, 2021 PORTLAND, OREGON-- Hemp, CBD, THC-cannabis and psilocybin compliance consulting firm Allay today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Cannabis Connect Insurance (CCI) to offer discounted rates to cannabis companies working with Allay to gain...
Allay Consulting August Newsletter: Cannabis Federal Legalization
It appears that federally legalized marijuana might be a reality! Since removing hemp from the definition of marijuana through the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, we have looked to the legalization of marijuana. It was never “if” but “when”, and it looks to be on the...
Allay Consulting July Newsletter: Importance of Product Traceability in the Cannabis Industry
Most states have seed-to-sale tracking requirements for THC cannabis products. Metrc, we are looking at you! Love it or hate it, many states use it. Most often, these state mandated seed-to-sale programs lack the ability to track non-cannabis ingredients – various...
Allay Consulting June Newsletter: Delta 8, Delta 10 THC – Navigating through Regulations & Safety Concerns
Delta-8 and delta-10 have gained considerable traction over the past year. Although these cannabinoid isomers fall in an extreme grey area, consumers are driving up demand. They can be purchased in many different forms – commonly found in vaping products, gummies, and...
Allay Speaks on Delta-8 THC for Bloomberg
This is an excerpt from an article found on Bloomberg Business FULL ARTICLE A little-known substance derived from hemp is flying off the shelves of U.S. gas stations and smoke shops, offering users a cheap and convenient high even in states where marijuana isn’t...
Allay on Delta-8 THC and Regulations
This is an excerpt from an article found on syracuse.com FULL ARTICLE Have you heard of, or perhaps even tried, Delta 8 THC? It’s not exactly marijuana. It’s not exactly CBD, either. Both of those cannabis products are now legal in New York — CBD derived from hemp for...
Allay Consulting April Newsletter: Cannabis Infused Cosmetics & Relevant Certifications
Cannabis infused cosmetic products are gaining popularity! FDA defines cosmetics as products intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering appearance without affecting the body’s structure or functions....
Allay Poised to Guide Companies through new USDA Hemp Rules
This is an excerpt from an article found on Hemp Industry Daily FULL ARTICLE More than two years after Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, making hemp a legal agricultural commodity, farmers finally have one national set of rules for growing the crop. And they...
Allay Speaks on New Hemp Production Rules
This is an excerpt from an article found on Natural Products Insider FULL ARTICLE Final regulations governing the U.S. production of domestic hemp become effective March 22. Farmers and others affected by the development must now adhere to requirements widely...
Allay Consulting March Newsletter: Organic Certification for the Hemp Industry
Interest in organic hemp products is steadily rising. Whether it be end product consumers who prefer to purchase organic products or a wholesale product manufacturer looking to source organic ingredients, there’s increasing demand for these products. Organic...
Kim Stuck Joins Podcast on Psilocybin Legalization
This is an excerpt from an article found on Lit & Lucid FULL ARTICLE Kim Stuck started her career with the City of Denver becoming the first cannabis regulator in the space back before anyone really knew how to regulate this new industry. After working alongside...
Allay Founder Kim Stuck Speaks on the Post COVID Cannabis Industry
This is an excerpt from an article found on NCIA Cannabis Industry Voice FULL ARTICLE On this podcast NCIA host Bethany Moore and Allay Consulting's Founder and CEO Kim Stuck talk about some lessons learned in her realm from going through COVID-19 and all its...
Allay Consulting February Newsletter Navigating through the 2021 USDA Hemp Regulations
Navigating through the 2021 USDA Hemp Regulations The hemp industry finally has guidance from the federal level! It was a tossup which federal agency would reveal their hemp guidance first: FDA or USDA. The USDA took the win! The USDA released their hemp production...
Allay Consulting January Newsletter: Cannabis Certifications Available to the Industry
Certifications Available to the Cannabis Industry Third party cannabis certifications have become increasingly popular among the industry. Receiving and maintaining certifications is a worthwhile endeavor that will set up your business for long term success, give you...
Allay Launches New Psilocybin Compliance Consulting Division
See Release on Business Wire - HERE PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hemp, CBD, THC-cannabis and now psilocybin compliance consulting firm Allay today announced the launch of a new division focused on supporting businesses with the regulation of the newly legalized...
The Top Five Reasons Cannabis and Hemp Industry Businesses Should Become cGMP Certified
This is an excerpt from an article found on Hybrid Marketing FULL ARTICLE There are many reasons your cannabis business should become cGMP certified; here are just five of them. People often ask me why cannabis or hemp cultivators should get cGMP certified. The...
4 Tips for Safety and Compliance in Cannabis
This is an excerpt from an article found on Cannabis Business Times FULL ARTICLE With four states passing adult-use legalization measures in the 2020 election, 15 states have now ended cannabis prohibition. With this momentum, federal legalization seems very much in...
Allay Consulting December Newsletter: Hazardous Waste Disposal
Hazardous Waste Disposal Erin Brockovich said so eloquently, “you cannot put a contaminant in the ground and just think that Mother Nature whips it up and runs it off somewhere else and we never see it again.” Erin’s reference to “contaminants” is describing hazardous...
Allay’s Founder on the Biggest Potential Impact of the MORE Act
This is an excerpt from an article found on Cannabis Business Times FULL ARTICLE The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, H.R. 3884, to remove cannabis from the U.S. Controlled Substances Act. It...
Hemp to CBD: Roadmapping your GMP’s & Integrated Supply Chain
Hemp to CBDRoadmapping your GMP's & Integrated Supply ChainComplimentary InformationalWhite Paper As the hemp and CBD industry continues to mature, the need to implement procedures that keep consumers safe, products pure, and companies out of hot water becomes...
Allay Consulting November Newsletter: Product Recalls & What to Expect
Product Recalls & What to Expect Have you ever found a foreign object in your food, or woke up not feeling too good from the previous days food? Each year in the United States, 1 in 6 people get sick from foodborne disease, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 on...
Allay Cannabis Consulting Opens Oregon Office Amid West Coast Industry Growth
See Release on Business Wire - HERE PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hemp, CBD and THC-cannabis compliance consulting firm Allay announced today the opening of its new office in Portland, Oregon. The expansion adds convenience and value for licensed cultivators,...
What Being a Cannabis Regulator Taught Me About Success in the Industry
While cannabis and hemp operations may be more accustomed to state-level regulations, becoming versed in federal regulations will help avoid major problems down the line. Ready or not, cannabis regulators are watching you. What was once considered a subversive or...
Allay Consulting adds Former Marijuana Supervisor from the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment
See Release on Business Wire - HERE DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hemp, CBD and cannabis compliance consulting firm Allay announced today its newest team member, former municipal cannabis regulator Kara Lavaux, who joins as a Cannabis Compliance Expert. Lavaux brings over...