Association of Food and Drug Officials

Association of Food and Drug Officials

Many perspectives, one voice, since 1896.

Cannabis Committee

A forum for discussion of issues associated with cannabis products and the associated activities of state regulatory agencies who deal with these products.

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Cannabis Breakouts

Committee Charges

Charge 1

Reach out and communicate with other organizations that AFDO now has a committee focused on cannabis, hemp, and other natural, plant-based psychedelic substances.  Promote participation in the committee and seek opportunities for collaboration and information sharing between organizations.

Charge 2

Monitor research and compile laws, regulations, guidance, and information on cannabis, hemp, and products containing cannabis, hemp, and its derivatives.  Catalog and provide resources to add to the AFDO website. Provide additional information when requested.

Charge 3

Monitor research and compile laws, regulations, guidance, and information on other natural, plant-based psychedelic substances (including but not limited to Kava, Kratom, Psilocybin, Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), Ibogaine, Mescaline, etc.).  Catalog and provide resources to add to the AFDO website. Provide additional information when requested.

Charge 4

Update and provide feedback as requested by the AFDO Board on information regarding cannabis, hemp, and other natural, plant-based psychedelic substances.

Committee Members

Johnathan Gerhardt

Co-Chair

New Mexico Environmental Department

Thuy Vu

Co-Chair

Thuy Vu Consulting

Steve Moris

AFDO Liaison

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The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) is a regulatory organization that connects food and medical-products safety stakeholders and impacts the regulatory environment by shaping sound, science-based rules, law, regulations, and sharing best practices that protect public health.