The U.S. Hemp Authority® Certification Program is our industry’s initiative to provide high standards, best practices, and self-regulation, giving consumers and retailers confidence in hemp and CBD products.
HISTORY
2021 | In 2021, the U.S. Hemp Authority board of directors expanded to include additional industry experts- Dr. Guru Ramanathan and Dr. Andrea Wong. Dr. Ramanathan is a longtime expert in the dietary supplement industry and currently serves as President of Global Healthcare Innovation Advisory Services company…
2020 | In 2020 the US Hemp Authority set out to revise its Guidance Procedures version 2.0 (its certification standard) according to Terms of Reference established by the Board of Directors The first round published for public comment in October, 2020, with the recommended…
2019 | On March 1, the U.S. Hemp Authority® launched Guidance Procedures 2.0, for use in 2020, aimed at applying the lessons of the initial launch of the program and taking even greater input from stakeholders in the hemp industry on how to improve the program and its…
2018 | In March 2018, the U.S. Hemp Roundtable released the first draft of Guidance Plan 1.0 and emailed more than 20,000 hemp industry leaders, stakeholders and activists, asking for their comments on the draft plan. The HIA and others published this public comment…
2017 | In early 2017, KHIC reconstituted into the US Hemp Roundtable, and it established a formal process to develop a Guidance Plan for hemp growth, cultivation and processing. The U.S. Hemp Roundtable asked its members, which at that time included about 30 leading…
2016 | Leadership of the Kentucky Hemp Industry Coalition (KHIC) determined that it was essential to develop a self-regulation organization (SRO) for the industry. Not only was it important for any agricultural commodity to promote high standards, best practices and….
Organizational Documents
Organization Bylaws
The Bylaws of the U.S. Hemp Authority
Retailer Information
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Processor Information
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