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AFDO International and Government Relations Committee, Laboratory, Science, and Technology Committee, and Cannabis, Hemp, and natural Psychedelics Committee 2026 Year-End Meeting

Start May 20, 2026

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Time: 2-3:30 p.m. ET

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The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) International and Government Relations Committee, Laboratory Science and Technology Committee, and Cannabis, Hemp, and Natural Psychedelics Committee present: Navigating Cannabis Policy, Testing, and Compliance: Insights from North America and Latin America

As cannabis regulatory frameworks continue to evolve across the U.S. and Latin America, this dynamic panel brings together leading international voices from across the Americas to examine where policy and testing requirements stand today and where they are headed. From the current U.S. federal and state regulatory landscape to emerging frameworks in Brazil, this session will explore the real-world shared challenges and opportunities facing regulators, laboratories, and industry stakeholders navigating interdisciplinary compliance in a rapidly shifting environment.

Featured Speakers:

  • Adam Smith – Marijuana Policy Project
  • Ryan Bernard – Missouri Dept of Health
  • Talita Ferreira – Legis Consultoria
  • Rafael Arcuri – Madruga BTW Brazil
  • Daniela Bittencourt – EMBRAPA Brazil

Meeting Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1603822398?pwd=43D51xASHriMBX3vZdPdxnxWQYEWxK.1
Meeting ID: 160 382 2398
Passcode: 319612
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