Technical Committee
The U.S. Hemp Authority’s® Certification Program is the product of a years-long industry effort to promote high standards, best practices and self-regulation for hemp farming, processing and manufacturing, and products.
Wendy Mosher
New West Genetics
Grower
Scott Propheter
Pyxus
Grower
Brett Goldman
U.S. Hemp Growers Association
Processor/Manufacturer
Melody Harwood
Neptune Wellness Solutions
Processor/Manufacturer
Kasey Irwin
Bluebird Botanicals
Processor/Manufacturer
Blake Ebersole
NaturePro Scientific
Processor/Manufacturer
Pamela Baxter
Jushi Holdings
Brand Owner
Sarah Oxendale
Sarah Oxendale Consulting LLC
Brand Owner
John MacKay
Synergistic Technology Associates
Science/Research
Grace Bandong
Eurofins Food Integrity & Innovation
Laboratory/Analytical Expert
Andrew Pham
Alkemist Labs
Laboratory/Analytical Expert
Tim Lombardo
Eurofins Food Assurance International
Certification Inspector/Food Safety Expert
David Goodheim
Veles Labs
Certification Inspector/Food Safety Expert
John Morrison
Emergence Farm to Food
Certification Inspector/Food Safety Expert
Marielle Weintraub, Ph.D.
U.S. Hemp Authority™
USHA Board Member (ex-officio, non-voting)
Ron Conyea
U.S. Hemp Authority™
USHA Board Member (ex-officio, non-voting)
Neda Moss
Alkemist Labs
Legal/Regulatory Expert
David Gould
FoodChain ID
Certification Service Provider Representative (ex-officio, non-voting)
Joy Beckerman
Hemp Ace
Relevant Trade and/or Consumer Advocacy Organization
Holly Johnson
American Herbal Products Association
Relevant Trade and/or Consumer Advocacy Organization
Megan Olsen
Council for Responsible Nutrition
Relevant Trade and/or Consumer Advocacy Organization
Meeting Notes and Comments
Technical Committee Terms of Reference
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This document describes the governance, makeup, procedures, and activity scope of the U.S. Hemp Authority™ Technical Committee.
July 23rd, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Download PDFU.S. Hemp Authority™ Technical Committee Minutes from the July 23rd, 2020 meeting.
June 25th, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Download PDFU.S. Hemp Authority™ Technical Committee Minutes from the June 25th, 2020 meeting.
May 27th, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Download PDFU.S. Hemp Authority™ Technical Committee Minutes from the May 27th, 2020 meeting.
May 6th, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Download PDFU.S. Hemp Authority™ Technical Committee Agenda and Minutes from the May 6th, 2020 meeting.
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