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Legal And Compliance Consulting

Hemp & CBD Legal & Compliance Consulting Key Differences from Cannabis Consulting

  • Hemp is federally legal (as of the 2018 Farm Bill), but still heavily regulated at the state level.
  • THC limits (0.3% delta-9 THC) are critical—testing and compliance protocols vary by state.
  • More freedom for online sales, interstate commerce, and product shipping—but labeling, advertising, and claims are closely watched by the FDA and FTC.
  • Often includes FDA, USDA, and DEA considerations, especially for ingestibles.
Core Services You Can Offer
  1. Hemp Licensing & Registration
    • Help farms, processors, and brands get licensed with state agriculture departments.
    • Navigate USDA rules for states without their own hemp program.
  2. CBD Product Compliance
    • Review products for label compliance (ingredients, QR codes, batch numbers).
    • Help avoid unapproved health claims that could trigger FDA warnings.
  3. SOP Development for Hemp Farms and Processors
    • Guide clients in building compliant practices for cultivation, harvest, storage, and testing.
    • Includes sampling and lab testing protocols.
  4. THC Compliance and Lab Test Review
    • Review Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for proper cannabinoid levels.
    • Help clients avoid exceeding the legal 0.3% delta-9 THC limit.
  5. Retail & E-Commerce Risk Assessment
    • Evaluate compliance for online stores selling CBD topicals, gummies, tinctures, etc.
    • Ensure shipping restrictions, payment processing, and age gates are in place.
  6. FDA & FTC Risk Mitigation
    • Audit marketing copy, packaging, and influencer campaigns for compliance.
    • Educate clients on what they can say (e.g., "promotes relaxation") vs. what they cannot ("cures anxiety").
  7. State-by-State Guidance
    • Provide tailored strategies for entering specific state markets, especially for ingestibles which are regulated differently everywhere.
Revenue Model Ideas
  • Flat Fee for Licensing Packages – Example: $2,500–$7,500 per client
  • Label & Website Compliance Review – $500–$2,000 per product/brand
  • Monthly Retainers for Evolving Regulations – $1,000–$3,000/month
  • On-Demand Legal Copy Review – For email marketing, packaging, blogs
  • Workshops or Digital Courses – Build a scalable passive income stream
Niches You Can Specialize In
  • Functional wellness products (CBD + mushrooms, adaptogens, etc.)
  • Pet CBD brands (these face unique marketing and label restrictions)
  • E-commerce brands (who ship nationally and internationally)
  • White-label manufacturers (help multiple brands stay compliant under one roof)
  • FDA-focused compliance (very few do this well in the hemp space)
Tools You Might Offer
  • Compliance templates (labeling checklists, SOP samples, COA review forms)
  • Real-time compliance alert service (via email or app)
  • Compliance health score or audit report for new clients
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