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The FDA Rulebook: How Smart Wellness Merchants Stay Out of Trouble
Learn how wellness merchants can stay FDA-compliant, avoid legal risks, and protect their business from issues like recalls and the MATCH list. Discover actionable tips and how WAAVE helps ensure compliance success.
Kratom Lords Finds Reliable Growth with WAAVE’s Compliance-Driven Payment Solution
Discover how Kratom Lords scaled their high-risk wellness business nationwide by integrating WAAVE’s compliance-driven payment solution. This case study explores the challenges they faced with payment processing and the transformative benefits of WAAVE’s reliable, secure platform.
5 Essential Questions to Ask When Choosing Your CBD Product
Discover the top 5 questions to consider before choosing your CBD product. Learn about hemp sourcing, extraction methods, the importance of third-party testing, and more. Find quality, transparent CBD options with the trusted WAAVE seal for regulatory compliance.
Building Consumer Trust in the Kratom Market
Find out the pivotal role of compliance in building consumer trust within the Kratom market. Learn how adhering to regulations not only ensures safety and quality but also signals reliability and credibility to wellness buyers. Explore the benefits of partnering with payment and compliance services like WAAVE for your high-risk
Do My Samples Need to be Compliant?
Discover why compliance is crucial for wellness product samples, including CBD oils and Kratom capsules. Learn about regulations, labeling, and the strategic role of compliance partners like WAAVE to ensure your samples meet industry standards, safeguarding your business and enhancing customer trust.
Securing Stability: The Kratom Family’s Payment Processing Journey with WAAVE
Explore how The Kratom Family navigated the challenges of unreliable payment processing and regulatory hurdles in the high-risk market with WAAVE’s robust solutions. This case study highlights their path to operational stability, compliance assurance, and enhanced customer trust in the Kratom tea industry.
Hemp Drinks and The Evolution of Social Beverages
Explore the rising trend of hemp-infused beverages in the beverage industry. Discover how hemp drinks are catering to wellness-aware consumers and reshaping social drinking norms with innovative flavors and eco-friendly practices.
Understanding Hemp Food and Beverage Regulations
Discover the essential guide to navigating hemp food and beverage regulations. Learn about the Farm Bill’s impact, FDA oversight, state variances, and compliance best practices. Stay informed and succeed with WAAVE, your ally in maintaining legitimacy in the rapidly growing hemp market.
Preventing Fraud and Ensuring Security in High-Risk Payment Solutions
Discover how WAAVE’s cutting-edge WaaveSonar technology revolutionizes fraud prevention and security for high-risk payment services. Explore essential strategies for safeguarding transactions and enhancing customer trust in challenging markets
Fee Transparency: Your Shield Against Risk
Discover why fee transparency is crucial for businesses dealing with high-risk wellness products like CBD and Vapes. Learn how clear fee structures and strong banking partnerships can shield your business from financial risks and ensure long-term stability.
Charting a Future for the Hemp Industry: The Crucial Push for Clear Regulations
Explore the pivotal endeavor led by wellness compliance expert Nick Sannapieco and the US Hemp Roundtable, advocating for the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act in Washington, D.C. Discover how this legislation aims to secure the hemp industry’s future through clarity, safety, and compliance.
Product Quality and Sourcing in Wellness: How to Identify High-Quality Products
Discover essential tips on how to identify high-quality wellness products focusing on ingredient transparency, ethical sourcing, and certifications. Make informed choices for your health and wellness journey.
Top Strategies to Prevent Chargebacks in High-Risk Businesses
In the modern marketplace, chargebacks can be a significant thorn in the side of high-risk businesses. They not only disrupt your cash flow but can also tarnish your reputation with customers and payment processors alike. Building upon the foundational knowledge from our previous piece, How Chargebacks Work & Why Wellness
California Governor Unveils Emergency Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products
On September 6, California Governor Gavin Newsome introduced the framework of his emergency ban on intoxicating hemp products in the Golden State. What would be an industry-strangling measure, Newsome cited that the ban is to protect California residents, primarily children, from the potential risk of unregulated intoxicants. The products that
The Impact of Compliance on Consumer Trust in the Kratom Market
The Kratom market, with its unique challenges and immense growth potential, places consumer trust at the heart of business success. This article explores the pivotal role that compliance plays in shaping this trust, emphasizing its significance in establishing substantial consumer credibility within the Kratom sector. Compliance: The Foundation of
Why Botanical Companies End Up on the MATCH List and How to Avoid It
For businesses within the high-risk sectors such as CBD, Kratom, Nutraceuticals, or Vaping, understanding the risks and regulations associated with payment processing is crucial. One particular challenge that these businesses may face is the potential of being placed on the Member Alert to Control High-risk Merchants (MATCH) list. This list,
Sustainable CBD and Kratom Brands: Your Guide to Ethical and Eco-Friendly Choices
Navigating the world of CBD and Kratom isn’t just about catching the buzz; it’s about making choices that resonate with our planet’s health and ethical practices within the industries. Here’s your essential guide to finding those green gems—sustainable brands that are kind to the earth and support ethical production methods.
Technology and Compliance: Transforming the High-Risk Merchant Experience in CIO Review Magazine
We’re proud to announce that WAAVE has been spotlighted in CIO Review Magazine, illustrating our cutting-edge solutions in compliance and payment processing for high-risk industries. Our feature, “Technology and Compliance: Transforming the High-Risk Merchant Experience,” dives into how we’re setting new standards in ensuring business continuity amidst the complex regulatory
The Critical Role of Compliance for Wellness Businesses: A CEO’s Perspective
By Silvana Carpanelli-Hayes As leaders in the wellness industry, our greatest asset is not just the quality products we offer, but also the trust we build with our customers and financial institutions. The bridge that connects those is compliance. This is not an area to be overlooked; it’s an essential
Wellness Products and Payment Challenges: Finding the Right Processor Fit
In the burgeoning wellness industry, sellers of high-demand commodities such as CBD, Kratom, and other nutraceuticals are often left in the regulatory shadows, deemed ‘high-risk’ by traditional financial institutions. This label can lead to significant challenges in finding reliable payment processing services that are equipped to handle the nuances of
WAAVE Partners with Industry-Leading Insurance Expert Stephanie Bozzuto to Elevate the Wellness Sector
In a strategic move designed to empower wellness entrepreneurs, WAAVE, the forefront provider of compliance solutions and payment processing for high-risk markets, announces its groundbreaking partnership with Stephanie Bozzuto, the renowned insurance maven catering to the herbal, nutraceutical, kratom, and CBD industries. This collaboration not only symbolizes a significant leap
Exploring the World of Kratom Strains: A Guide for Wellness Buyers and Consumers
Kratom, a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, has captured the interest of wellness enthusiasts worldwide. Each strain offers a unique profile, and understanding these can enhance your buying choices. Here’s an insightful look into some popular kratom strains! Red Vein Kratom Red vein kratom, recognized by its reddish
Why Banks in America Are Dropping Kratom Processing?
For many kratom sellers across the United States, recent banking practices have become a significant pain point. With banks increasingly dropping kratom processing, numerous businesses are encountering hurdles that affect operations and customer trust. So, why is this happening, and what might the future hold for kratom payment processing?
The Risks of Non-Compliance in the CBD and Kratom Industries
Learn how non-compliance in the CBD and kratom industries can impact your business’s reputation, legal standing, finances, and team morale. Discover why compliance isn’t just regulatory—it’s your brand’s lifeline.
Exploring the World of Kratom Strains: A Guide for Wellness Buyers
Kratom, a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, has captured the interest of wellness enthusiasts worldwide. Each strain offers a unique profile, and understanding these can enhance your buying choices. Here’s an insightful look into some popular kratom strains! Red Vein Kratom Red vein kratom, recognized by its reddish stems
WAAVE Recognized by CIOReview as an Outstanding Compliance Technology Solutions Provider in 2024
Discover how WAAVE’s innovative compliance and payment solutions are revolutionizing high-risk industries, earning the prestigious CIOReview accolade for outstanding technology solutions in 2024. Join the compliance revolution with WAAVE!
WAAVE Partners with US Hemp Roundtable to Advance Compliant Payment Solutions in the CBD & Hemp Industry
Discover the seamless future of CBD and hemp industry payments with WAAVE’s landmark partnership with the US Hemp Roundtable. Together, we’re paving the way for compliant, secure payment processing services, ensuring that businesses thrive in a regulated environment.
WAAVE Partners with US Hemp Roundtable to Advance Compliant Payment Solutions in the CBD & Hemp Industry
In a significant move for the hemp industry, WAAVE, a leader in compliance-as-a-service and legitimate payment processing for botanical products, proudly announces its strategic partnership with the US Hemp Roundtable, America’s leading advocate for hemp legislation and regulation. As an active member of the US Hemp Roundtable, WAAVE is committed
Exploring the World of Nutraceuticals: A Journey Into Wellness Innovation
Have you ever found yourself meandering through the aisles of a store, fascinated but slightly overwhelmed by the array of nutraceuticals on offer? You’re not alone. Today, let’s decode this intriguing world together, keeping it clear, engaging, and, most of all, enlightening. What’s the Buzz About Nutraceuticals? Nutraceuticals might
Understanding Compliance vs. Transactional Compliance in the Wellness Industry
Explore the essential difference between general and transactional compliance in the wellness industry, including CBD and Kratom. Learn how businesses can navigate complex regulations to ensure legality, safety, and customer trust
Subscriptions: Crafting Experiences for Wellness Enthusiasts
Step beyond basic with our guide on crafting subscription experiences that deeply resonate with wellness enthusiasts. Discover personalization, seasonal themes, exclusive content, community, sustainability, and feedback to elevate your wellness brand’s customer journey with WAAVE.
Mastering High-Risk Merchant Accounts: Securing Your Place in the Wellness Revolution
Explore how mastering high-risk merchant accounts can secure your success in the wellness industry. Discover why robust compliance is your gateway to thriving amid challenges. Learn, adapt, and lead in the high-risk business space.
Delving Into The Heart of Kratom: Understanding Alkaloids and Their Enigmatic Presence
In the realm of wellness, curiosity often leads us to nature’s doorstep, where an intricate world of botanical marvels awaits. Among these, Kratom, a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, has garnered attention for its unique alkaloid profile. But what are these alkaloids, and how do they define Kratom’s effects?
MATCH List: Navigating Through the Wellness Industry’s Greatest Challenge
In the bustling streets of the wellness industry, where innovation meets tradition, and nature intertwines with technology, business owners navigate a landscape filled with opportunities and challenges. Among them, one silent yet formidable challenge often goes unnoticed until it’s too late: being placed on the MATCH list. Today, let’s unravel
Elevating Wellness Product Safety and Compliance: WAAVE Partners with Trichome Analytical
In a visionary move designed to redefine standards within the wellness industry, WAAVE forges a strategic alliance with the distinguished testing experts at Trichome Analytical. This partnership is set to bolster wellness product safety standards and streamline compliance processes through enhanced Certificate of Analysis (COA) reviews, creating an unmatched resource
What’s Really in Your Wellness Product?
Welcome to your wellness journey’s next chapter. As connoisseurs of health and vitality, you understand that the path to well-being is lined with choices—some clear and some that require a little more insight. Today, let’s demystify the world of CBD, kratom, 7-OH, and nutraceuticals together. In an age teeming with
Exploring 7OH: The Next Big Thing in Wellness and Compliance
In the bustling landscape of wellness products, there’s a newcomer swiftly capturing the spotlight: 7OH. You might have heard whispers about its potential, but what exactly is 7OH, and why is it gaining such traction in the wellness industry? What is 7OH? 7-OH, or 7-Hydroxymitragynine, is a compound
The Compliance Illusion: Unveiling the Truth of CBD Industry’s Transactional Compliance
In the ever-evolving landscape of the CBD industry, compliance stands as the cornerstone for legitimacy and longevity. With regulations tightening and consumer awareness heightening, businesses strive to navigate the intricate web of legalities and standards. However, there’s a lurking misconception that often plagues the industry: the assumption of 100% compliance.
The Legal Advantage: How Compliance Translates into Profitability in the Wellness Industry
Explore how compliance can boost profitability in the wellness industry, from CBD to nutraceuticals. Learn the importance of legal sourcing, transparency, and the role of WAAVE in ensuring ethical operations for wellness merchants.
The Story of 420: Behind the Numbers
A tale shrouded in smoke and lore, the origin of 420, has become renowned worldwide. But where exactly did this term originate? How did it spread across a global community of enthusiastic cannabis consumers? Today, we delve into the heart of these questions, unravel the tale behind 420, and reflect
CBD Explained: Unpacking the Different Types of Products
Dive into the vibrant world of CBD with us as your guide. From full-spectrum symphonies to pure isolate solos, we’re breaking down the complex into the understandable. Discover your perfect CBD match and retune the harmony of your health. Let’s embark on this enlightening journey together.
Partnership Alert: WAAVE Joins Forces with ACS Laboratory
WAAVE, a leader in compliant payment processing for the wellness industry, proudly announces its partnership with ACS Laboratory, a pioneer in entheogens and botanical product testing. ACS Laboratory brings to the table Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for a range of products like cannabis, hemp, CBD, mushroom, and Kratom. With more
Exploring New Heights in CBD, Kratom, and Wellness Products: Alt Pro Miami 2024
Discover the latest trends in CBD, Kratom, and wellness products from Alt Pro Miami 2024. Nick Scannapieco from WAAVE dives into the evolving market, emerging cannabinoids, and the rise of adaptogenic mushrooms and nicotine in alternative health. Stay ahead with WAAVE.
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Nutraceuticals and Supplements: Your Guide to Staying on the Right Side of Compliance
Discover the vital role of compliance in the nutraceutical industry with our comprehensive guide. Learn how adherence to legal standards protects consumer safety, enhances brand reputation, and fosters business stability.
Elevating Wellness Commerce: WAAVE and Xcaliber Announce Transformative Partnership
In an initiative set to redefine online wellness commerce’s security and trust paradigms, WAAVE joins forces with XProtect, an elite service by Xcaliber. This strategic alliance heralds a comprehensive suite of chargeback management, fraud prevention, and risk management services, meticulously crafted for the wellness industry. Introducing XProtect Services: Safeguarding
‘Powered by WAAVE’: The Seal of Trust for Your Wellness Endeavor
Discover the assurance of ‘Powered by WAAVE’ – the seal symbolizing devotion to product quality, shopper security, and seamless online experiences for both wellness buyers and merchants. Embrace the future of wellness shopping, where purity, safety, and compliance lead the way.
Age Verification: The Non-Negotiable for Wellness Merchants
Stay compliant and safeguard your business with effortless age verification for wellness products. Discover why it’s crucial — and how WAAVE makes it a breeze.
How to Build a Compliant Website for Wellness Sellers
In the rapidly evolving wellness sector of botanicals, nutraceuticals, CBD, and Kratom, adherence to compliance and quality standards is not just a regulatory requirement—it’s the cornerstone of earning consumer trust. Building a compliant online presence is pivotal for vendors looking to navigate this space effectively. If you’re aiming to create
Fraud and Scams: How to Spot and Avoid Them in the Wellness Industry
Discover effective fraud prevention strategies for the wellness industry and learn how WaaveSonar safeguards your business from online scams and boosts customer trust.
‘Am I Breaking the Law?’: Understanding the Do’s and Don’ts of Selling Wellness Products
Stay ahead of the legal complexities in the high-risk wellness market. Read our comprehensive guide detailing the critical compliance steps for high-risk wellness sellers, including ID verification, local regulation adherence, marketing compliance, staying updated with changing laws, and the importance of the MATCH list.
The Future Unfolds: Key Industry Insights and Forecasts for Wellness Industry in 2024
Embrace the changes awaiting the wellness industry in 2024: from skyrocketing hemp regulation to CBD scrutiny, and Kratom’s rise. WAAVE’s CEO, Silvana Carpanelli-Hayes, observes and analyses the possible shifts and predicts the future of this ever-evolving industry.
How Chargebacks Work & Why Wellness Merchants Should Avoid Them
Learn how chargebacks work, their impact on wellness merchants like those specializing in CBD, Kratom, and Nutra, and explore effective strategies to protect your business, reputation, and profits from chargebacks
Solving the High-Risk Business Puzzle: First-Person View of the CBD and Nutraceutical Industry
Explore the challenges and solutions in the high-risk CBD and Nutraceutical industry with insights from Nick Scannapieco. Discover how WAAVE can help you navigate regulatory obstacles, build trust with financial institutions, protect against fraud, and manage chargebacks for a successful business journey.
How to read COAs for Wellness Buyers and Sellers: The Ultimate Guide
Unlock the power of Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for high-risk wellness buyers and sellers. Learn to authenticate product safety, purity, and quality with our in-depth analysis of COAs, enabling a transparent and trusting marketplace.
The Rising Significance of COAs for Kratom: Ensuring Quality and Safety
Explore the rising significance of Certificates of Analysis (COAs) in the Kratom industry. Understand their role in ensuring product quality, customer safety, and fostering transparency. Dive into the possible future of COAs — a mandatory check for your Kratom’s safety, quality, and consistency.
Understanding Rates in the High-Risk Industry
Discover the secrets to navigating high-risk payment processing rates with WAAVE’s expert guidance. Unravel the complexities and unlock the transparency that merchants in CBD, Kratom, and Hemp industries need for success and peace of mind.
WAAVE Now Boasts PCI DSS Level 1 Certification: A Game-Changer for Wellness Merchants
Discover how WAAVE’s new PCI DSS Level 1 certification provides robust data security and peace of mind for alternative wellness merchants. Explore secure, reliable payment solutions with WAAVE today.
Thank you for an amazing 2023!
Relive WAAVE’s 2023 journey in navigating complex compliance for high-risk industries. From launching our anti-fraud tool to achieving PCI DSS certification, we ensure secure and seamless payment processing for Kratom, CBD, Vapes, and more. Join us in celebrating achievements and a promising future.
The Future of Therapeutics: Rising Interest in CBD & Kratom In The Wellness Industry
Explore the exponential rise of CBD and Kratom in the wellness industry and discover WAAVE – a gamechanger ensuring business continuity and patient satisfaction in this dynamic sector. Dive into a future where alternative remedies and seamless commerce coexist on our latest blog!
The Benefits of Subscription Programs for Wellness Alternative Merchants
Explore how subscription programs boost customer loyalty and revenue predictability for wellness alternative merchants. Discover the benefits and how WAAVE simplifies subscription management, ensuring compliance and business continuity.
Exponential Sales Growth in Alternative Products Sector: The Role of Major Credit Cards
Unlock the full potential of your alternative products business with the acceptance of all major credit cards. Explore how this strategy not only broadens your customer base but also drives exponential sales growth in the bustling alternative products sectorUnlock the full potential of your alternative products business with the acceptance
Decoding Certificates of Analysis in CBD, Kratom, Hemp Seeds, Nutra, and Wellness Markets
Discover the critical role of Certificates of Analysis (COAs) in the market for CBD, Kratom, hemp seeds, nutraceuticals, and wellness products. Our guide reflects on how COAs ensure quality, foster transparency, demonstrate regulatory compliance, and deter fraud, empowering sellers to confidently champion their product integrity.
Amplify High-Risk E-Commerce Success with WAAVE Payments and Konnektive Integration via Shopify
Overcoming Challenges in High-Risk Industries For businesses operating in high-risk alternative sectors, managing transactions often implies complex tasks. WAAVE Payments and Konnektive surface as innovative solutions that bolster operations and sales while addressing industry-specific obstacles. This intriguing combination can be successfully integrated even within a Shopify-based online store, marking a
WAAVE Featured on LA Collide: Empowering Florida’s High-Compliance Merchants
Discover how WAAVE empowers Florida’s high-compliance merchants in alternative product markets with innovative solutions for navigating complex regulations. Read the LA Collide feature now!
The Compliance Guide Every CBD Merchant Needs
Discover the value of compliance in the CBD market with our comprehensive guide. Learn about the legal complexities, risk management techniques, and practical steps to ensure your CBD business thrives while remaining fully compliant.
How to Choose a Payment Processor for High-Risk Wellness Products
Discover the crucial factors to consider when choosing a payment processor for your alternative product business. Learn about security measures, payment options, integration capabilities, risk management, and compliance. Consider WAAVE, a payment processor renowned for its compliance and tailored features for alternative product merchants, to ensure smooth transactions and sustained
Discussing Kratom Laws and Regulation on Tampa Bay Morning Blend
We are excited to share that Silvana Carpanelli-Hayes, WAAVE’s CEO, was featured on Tampa Bay Morning Blend discussing the evolving laws surrounding Kratom. She emphasized the importance of compliance in transactions to ensure consumers can access Kratom legally. If you’re a Kratom seller, connect with us to learn how compliant
Boost Your Alternative Product Sales with WAAVE and ECWID Integration
As a merchant, you are always looking for ways to improve your business, whether it’s by increasing your sales, optimizing your checkout process, or enhancing your customers’ experience. That’s where WAAVE comes in. WAAVE is a leading payment processing platform that offers secure and reliable payment solutions to businesses of
The Critical Role of Compliance for Wellness Businesses: A CEO’s Perspective
As leaders in the wellness industry, our greatest asset is not just the quality products we offer, but also the trust we build with our customers and financial institutions. The bridge that connects those is compliance. This is not an area to be overlooked; it’s an essential aspect of our
WAAVE Technologies Named Top 10 Credit Card Processor by Financial Services Review
WAAVE Technologies, a top 10 credit card processor recognized by Financial Services Review, showcases its commitment to innovation and compliance in the payment processing industry. Led by CEO Silvana Carpanelli-Hayes, WAAVE Technologies revolutionizes the digital payment ecosystem with comlpiant, secure, and customer-focused solutions. Discover how WAAVE Technologies empowers businesses to
WaaveSonar: The Ultimate Anti-Fraud Tool for High-Risk and Alternative Product Sellers
As a high-risk and alternative product seller, protecting your online store from targeted fraudulent activities is crucial. WAAVE has launched WaaveSonar, an innovative anti-fraud tool designed to provide an added layer of protection for merchants in the Kratom, CBD, Seeds, and other alternative product industries. With WaaveSonar, merchants have now