Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Pharmacy
chapter
Regulations Governing Pharmaceutical Processors [18 VAC 110 ‑ 60]
Action:
Acquisition of industrial hemp
Action 5602
 
General Information
Action Summary Regulations for pharmaceutical processors to use oil from industrial hemp extract are consistent with provisions of subsection I of ยง 54.1-3442.6, which requires acquisition from a registered hemp dealer or processor in Virginia and third-party testing of the hemp product by the same testing requirements as those for cannabis plant testing. Regulations are also promulgated to: 1) specify the content of records relating to such acquisition and the time period for maintenance of the record; and 2) require policies and procedures for proper storage and handling of the oil, including a process to follow in case of a recall of a product.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
RIS Project Yes  [006516]
Associated Mandates Acquisition of industrial hemp
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
9072 Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/18/2021.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Caroline Juran, RPh  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: caroline.juran@dhp.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)367-4456    FAX: (804)527-4472    TDD: ()-

This person is the primary contact for this board.