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CBD and cannabis legislation back on the Italian political agenda

Written by CannIntelligence || 2nd July 2020 || News analysis |

The nationwide lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic has revived moves to regulate Italy’s CBD market ...

Social media and the advertising of CBD: policy report

Written by CannIntelligence || 2nd July 2020 || Regulatory reports |

This report investigates the current situation with respect to advertising CBD products via the most widely used social media platforms ...

Corruption threat to hopes of a hemp export boom in Southern Africa

Written by CannIntelligence || 1st July 2020 || News analysis |

Law enforcement and financial crimes experts in Malawi and Zambia have urged lawmakers to find ways to counter corruption before they start issuing licences to cultivate cannabis ...

Finland’s government looks set to take a fresh look at cannabis and CBD

Written by CannIntelligence || 30th June 2020 || News analysis |

A shift in political outlook under 34-year-old prime minister Sanna Marin could signal a chance to revisit the legal status of CBD in Finland ...

Survey reveals hemp flower usage blossoming in Italy under lockdown

Written by CannIntelligence || 30th June 2020 || News analysis |

Consumption of hemp flowers in Italy went up during the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown, despite their sale being illegal in the country, a survey has revealed ...

Regulatory report: Romania, June 2020

Written by CannIntelligence || 30th June 2020 || Regulatory reports |

Pure CBD is not a scheduled substance in Romania. This report examines the current regulatory framework for hemp and CBD in Romania, covering all aspects from import and export to medical and recreational cannabis ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 20th-26th June

Written by CannIntelligence || 26th June 2020 || Alerts Array , Regulatory alerts roundup |

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from France, Germany, Switzerland, the UK, Canada, the US, Australia, China, Israel and South Korea ...

Are CBD companies particularly vulnerable to advertising issues, and if so, why?

Written by CannIntelligence || 26th June 2020 || Blogs |

CBD companies are in a fairly unique place in that they cannot use their primary function – health and wellness – to advertise their brands. And this is not without reason – as shown by the numerous instances...

Legal row over TV advertising shows trouble CBD has in getting airtime

Written by CannIntelligence || 25th June 2020 || News analysis |

In a case that illustrates difficulties a number of CBD businesses have encountered in reaching their target market, a CBD company in the US is suing a TV advertising firm, alleging deceptive trade practices and breach of contract...

Italians turning to CBD in place of prescription drugs, research suggests

Written by CannIntelligence || 22nd June 2020 || News analysis |

The use of CBD-based products has reduced the consumption of prescription drugs in Italy, according to a discussion paper from an international economics think-tank ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 13th-19th June

Written by CannIntelligence || 19th June 2020 || Alerts Array , Regulatory alerts roundup |

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, Serbia, Mexico, the US, Australia, China, Israel, Malawi, Nepal, South Korea and St. Lucia ...

Could subscription services boost CBD sales during times of restricted offline retail and social distancing?

Written by CannIntelligence || 18th June 2020 || Blogs |

Subscription services do offer potential benefits to CBD companies. Those benefits come with risks, which may be managed. But the key question for anyone interested in creating such a service is whether they prefer to market to early adopters...

Hemp flower now widely available in Spanish tobacconists – despite the law

Written by CannIntelligence || 17th June 2020 || News analysis |

Hemp flower has become increasingly available in Spanish tobacconists (estancos) and even on corner newsstands during the COVID-19 crisis – even thought its sale is not permitted under Spanish law ...

French flavour house Robertet teams up to tackle European CBD market

Written by CannIntelligence || 17th June 2020 || News analysis |

Major French flavours and fragrance manufacturer Robertet is making its first foray into European cultivation and processing of hemp oil extracts in a joint venture with Swiss CBD and hemp producer Alponics ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 6th-12th June

Written by CannIntelligence || 12th June 2020 || Alerts Array , Regulatory alerts roundup |

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portual, Switzerland, the US, China and Peru ...

What inference can be drawn from the Italian enforcement action against EasyJoint?

Written by CannIntelligence || 11th June 2020 || Blogs |

The suspension of EasyJoint’s commercial activities and website pending a trial in the Italian province of Parma demonstrates that enforcement authorities intend to continue to police CBD retailers. In particular, it seems the Parma prosecutor’s office took exception to the marketing...

Is this prime time for CBD subscription models to make a mark in the market?

Written by CannIntelligence || 11th June 2020 || News analysis |

Subscription services are a niche area of the CBD market that could benefit from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, providing companies with security and customers with a way to try new products without leaving home ...

How science suggests CBD could help smokers escape their addiction

Written by CannIntelligence || 10th June 2020 || News analysis |

There is some scientific evidence that CBD could encourage smoking cessation and have significant health benefits for those struggling to give up cigarettes ...

Zimbabwe opens up cannabis to 100% investor or foreign ownership

Written by CannIntelligence || 9th June 2020 || News analysis |

Zimbabwe has changed tack, allowing investors to hold 100% of medicinal cannabis licences in order to improve competiveness of the sector both regionally and globally ...

Italian prosecutors get tough, closing down leading CBD firm pending trial

Written by CannIntelligence || 8th June 2020 || News analysis |

The public prosecutor's office in Parma has suspended all commercial operations of Italy’s leading CBD company, EasyJoint, pending trial on narcotics charges ...

Artemis Growth Partners to expand operations with Bridge Farm purchase

Written by CannIntelligence || 6th June 2020 || News analysis |

Artemis Growth Partners will look to use the new purchase of a UK farming complex to feed its international CBD supply chain before potentially creating a separate CBD brand and move into medical cannabis supply ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 30th May-5th June

Written by CannIntelligence || 5th June 2020 || Alerts Array , Regulatory alerts roundup |

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, the US, Israel, New Zealand and Thailand ...

Chart: US market pricing analysis

Written by CannIntelligence || 2nd June 2020 || Resources |

The US CBD market is in constant change, with brands continuously developing new product formats with different formulations and innovative technologies. Competition is fierce, so brands are adjusting their standard products to the most competitive formats on the...

Regulatory report: Jilin province, China

Written by CannIntelligence || 1st June 2020 || Regulatory reports |

Jilin province is the third province in China to be actively working on hemp regulation. This report offers an analysis on the potential upcoming regulations, looking at all aspects from imports to cultivation ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 23rd-29th May

Written by CannIntelligence || 29th May 2020 || Alerts Array , Regulatory alerts roundup |

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech republic, Germany, Italy, the US, China and Latin America ...

Government aid available to European companies hit by COVID-19 measures

Written by CannIntelligence || 28th May 2020 || News analysis |

CBD companies based in Europe have a range of possible options for government assistance to help them through the various strictures imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic ...

Texas looks set to get its promised CBD product regulations this summer

Written by CannIntelligence || 27th May 2020 || News analysis |

CBD food, supplement and cosmetic products could be sold under a clear legal framework in the US state of Texas as early as July under a proposed set of regulations ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 16th-22nd May

Written by CannIntelligence || 22nd May 2020 || Alerts Array , Regulatory alerts roundup |

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from Albania, the US, the Seychelles and South Africa ...

Podcast: analysis and innovations in the CBD international landscape

Written by CannIntelligence || 21st May 2020 || Podcasts , Resources |

Our managing director, Tim Phillips, has been invited to participate in the Professionally Cannabis Podcast, which is aimed towards entrepreneurs, connoisseurs and those interested in the science behind the...

Firm falls in line after Health Canada warning over COVID-19 claims for CBD

Written by CannIntelligence || 21st May 2020 || News analysis |

A Canadian company part-owned by singer Bif Naked has run foul of Canada's national health authority after suggesting its CBD products can help protect users from COVID-19 ...

50 shades of grey: it’s federal vs state law on THC in US bankruptcy cases

Written by CannIntelligence || 20th May 2020 || News analysis |

CBD companies in the US that deal in THC may not be able to take Chapter 11 bankruptcy – reorganisation as a going concern – leaving those reliant on the business and creditors with few other options ...

Fresh hope or red herring? New THC testing method yet to be put to the test

Written by CannIntelligence || 19th May 2020 || News analysis |

Industry leaders say it’s too soon to tell if a newly approved testing method will help address the instability US hemp farmers face due to strict regulations on crops that test above 0.3% THC ...

Regulatory report: Hong Kong, May 2020

Written by CannIntelligence || 19th May 2020 || Regulatory reports |

This report provides an overview of the current regulatory landscape for CBD and hemp in Hong Kong, including analysis of the restrictions relating to medical and recreational cannabis ...

German would-be flower-sellers look for loophole amid legal confusion

Written by CannIntelligence || 19th May 2020 || News analysis |

Setting up studies as a pretext to allow the sales of hemp flowers in Germany is unlikely to succeed – but more are expected to try it as they look for ways to avoid legal action ...

Top brands & pricing report: edibles category grows in Austria

Written by CannIntelligence || 19th May 2020 || Market reports |

This report addresses changes to the CBD product offering and brand landscape in Austria, focusing on change in brand engagement with product categories, products and price...

EU advocate general says French ban on CBD imports may be illegal

Written by CannIntelligence || 18th May 2020 || News analysis |

The French government’s ban on the importing of CBD products conflicts with European law on free movement of goods, EU advocate general Evgeni Tanchev says, in an opinion that could have EU-wide implications ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 9th-14th May

Written by CannIntelligence || 15th May 2020 || Alerts Array , Regulatory alerts roundup |

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from the EU, France, Czech Republic, Germany, the US, Israel and China ...

CBD sector expands in Japan despite stricter import checks

Written by CannIntelligence || 15th May 2020 || News analysis |

After a slow start, Japan's CBD sector is expanding rapidly, with the number of specialist shops growing, more vape and health shops, as well as the biggest discount retailer, now carrying CBD products ...

Regulatory report: Czech Republic, May 2020

Written by CannIntelligence || 14th May 2020 || Regulatory reports |

This report offers a thorough overview of the current regulatory regime for CBD in the Czech Republic, covering all aspects from extracts and finished products to medical and recreational cannabis ...

Baltic States look towards legalisation and regulation of cannabis

Written by CannIntelligence || 14th May 2020 || News analysis |

Local industry lobbyists in the Baltic states – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – are starting to push for further liberalisation of laws regarding the production of cannabis and...

Virginia joins the club of US states allowing CBD as a food ingredient

Written by CannIntelligence || 13th May 2020 || News analysis |

The US state of Virginia has passed a bill to legalise CBD in foods. It expressly permits hemp extracts as food ingredients, as long as they don't contain more than 0.3% THC ...

Top brands & pricing report: limited market innovation in the Netherlands

Written by CannIntelligence || 13th May 2020 || Market reports |

This report addresses changes to the CBD product offering and brand landscape in the Netherlands, focusing on change in brand engagement with product categories, products and price analysis as well as trend identification ...

Chinese firms eager to build home CBD market held back by lack of regulation

Written by CannIntelligence || 12th May 2020 || News analysis |

Chinese companies hoping to build up CBD businesses are growing increasingly frustrated by a lack of rulemaking, which is inhibiting the development of the domestic market ...

No argument – 0.2% THC limit is just fine as it is, Polish ministries agree

Written by CannIntelligence || 11th May 2020 || News analysis |

Despite reports, Poland’s Ministry of Health is not engaged in a dispute with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development over the country’s limit of 0.2% THC in cultivated hemp ...

Local hopes remain buoyant after Canopy Growth pulls out of Africa

Written by CannIntelligence || 11th May 2020 || News analysis |

Operations of Canopy Growth’s African subsidiary have not been affected by the parent company’s decision to pull out and leave things in local hands – according to the man in charge of those local hands. Jody Aufrichtig, head...

Top brands & pricing report: limited price reductions in Greece

Written by CannIntelligence || 11th May 2020 || Market reports |

This report addresses changes to the CBD product offering and brand landscape in Greece, focusing on change in brand engagement with product categories, products and price analysis as well as trend identification ...

US states providing tax relief measures in midst of COVID-19

Written by CannIntelligence || 8th May 2020 || News analysis |

Every state in the US is offering some sort of tax relief in response to the coronavirus pandemic, and many hemp and CBD companies may be eligible for such relief ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 1st-8th May

Written by CannIntelligence || 8th May 2020 || Alerts Array , Regulatory alerts roundup |

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from Germany, Iceland, Italy, the Netherlands, the US, Australia, Colombia Costa Rica, New Zealand and Thailand ...

NORML vents frustration at planned DEA rules on cannabis for US research

Written by CannIntelligence || 7th May 2020 || News analysis |

A cannabinoid advocacy organisation has called for better rules on the growing of cannabis for research in the US – but declined to say exactly what it would like to see from regulators ...

Florida debate over allowed hemp seed varieties is kicked into the long grass

Written by CannIntelligence || 6th May 2020 || News analysis |

A debate over what varieties of hemp can be grown in Florida has been shelved for at least this growing season as industry associations push forward with guidance on obtaining a state licence ...

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