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First cases of CBD shops allowed to reopen, but France remains confused

Written by CannIntelligence || 27th February 2019 || News analysis |

The French CBD market looks more promising as shops shut down last year through legal action have begun to re-open – though elsewhere in the country others are still being closed and their owners prosecuted ...

Confusion abounds in the tangle of US states’ CBD enforcement

Written by CannIntelligence || 26th February 2019 || News analysis |

Momentum in the American CBD market continues to build, but a confusing patchwork of differing interpretations by various state authorities has led to local officials starting to clamp down on retailers ...

Deal signals plans for ‘sustainable’ bio-synthesised CBD

Written by CannIntelligence || 26th February 2019 || News analysis |

The commercialisation of bio-synthesised cannabidiol could be on the horizon following the announcement by Amyris that it will be forming a new partnership to focus on “cannabinoid development”. The California-based company is best known for creating synthetic sweeteners...

High number of local brands: Czech Republic market report

Written by CannIntelligence || 22nd February 2019 || Market reports |

In our latest look at the CBD market in the Czech republic we find that CBD products are mainly sold through CBD specialist websites (both own and multi-brand stores). Unlike other European markets, pharmacies also stock a large...

Global CBD rules will get tougher, then normalise, expert predicts

Written by CannIntelligence || 20th February 2019 || News analysis |

Regulations governing hemp-derived CBD are likely to increase sharply in the near future but then tail off as the product is integrated into general regulatory frameworks for food, cosmetics and industrial products, according to a legal expert ...

CBD in the UK: consumer choices and behaviours under the spotlight

Written by CannIntelligence || 19th February 2019 || Market reports |

This report focuses on CBD consumer choices and behaviours in the UK and found that two-thirds of UK respondents could not name a CDB...

Relaxation, stress and pain relief: France CBD consumer survey

Written by CannIntelligence || 19th February 2019 || Market reports |

In our detailed look at how users of CBD view the products they use or are available, we find that e-liquids and oils/tinctures are the two most popular CBD products, while online and vape stores are the main...

CBD foods can’t be made in Italy, health ministry confirms

Written by CannIntelligence || 18th February 2019 || News analysis |

The production of foods containing cannabinoids is not permitted in Italy, the country’s health ministry has confirmed to CBD-Intel ...

Europe votes for medical cannabis – in theory and on certain conditions

Written by CannIntelligence || 14th February 2019 || News analysis |

The European Parliament has passed a resolution supporting medical cannabis – though only in cases where a product has gone through clinical trials and a regulatory approval process ...

Cannabis companies team up with pharma firm to supply Europe

Written by CannIntelligence || 14th February 2019 || News analysis |

Two of the largest legal cannabis companies, Wayland and International Cannabis Corp, are teaming up with a multinational pharmaceutical organisation in a bid to create significant amounts of CBD for the European market ...

It’s a smoking hot issue – Swiss CBD users like flowers best

Written by CannIntelligence || 13th February 2019 || News analysis |

Swiss consumers use CBD for assorted reasons, but one thing is clear: most prefer to smoke it. A preference for flowers was one major finding of a study into the habits of CBD users in Switzerland ...

CBD company signs deal with mall giant to open branded stores across US

Written by CannIntelligence || 13th February 2019 || News analysis |

Ohio-based CBD and cannabis company Green Growth Brands (GGB) is to open 108 retail locations in shopping malls across the US this year, including some of the most high-profile shopping locations in the country ...

Confusion reigns in Austria over novel food status of CBD products

Written by CannIntelligence || 12th February 2019 || News analysis |

No one in Austria wants to take responsibility for the enforcement and clarification of CBD regulations as Austrian and European officials appear to be working at cross purposes to implement new rulings ...

Rumour sparks selling like hot cakes, but Austria plans no new clampdown

Written by CannIntelligence || 12th February 2019 || News analysis |

The Austrian government is to review the enforcement of rules on CBD, but stricter interpretations are not expected despite recent rumours and the fears of some sellers of CBD products ...

‘No change to UK novel food rules’ after Brexit

Written by CannIntelligence || 8th February 2019 || News analysis |

The UK’s Food Standards Agency has said there will be no change in UK regulations concerning CBD as a novel food ingredient should the UK leave the EU on 29th March ...

Israel can grow its cannabis and CBD sector with government blessing

Written by CannIntelligence || 7th February 2019 || News analysis |

Although cannabis is considered a dangerous drug in Israel, government support for cannabis start-ups and liberal policies on research have helped the country develop an active medical cannabis industry ...

Israel gears up for trade after cannabis export law is passed

Written by CannIntelligence || 5th February 2019 || News analysis |

Israeli firms will soon be able to export medical cannabis and some derived medical cannabis products after a bill was passed establishing a licensing and supervision regime ...

Biofuel link to Canadian-Italian hemp-growing project

Written by CannIntelligence || 30th January 2019 || News analysis |

Hemp plants in Italy used for the production of CBD are being grown in buildings heated with biofuel ...

US veterans urge CBD legalisation in Georgia, Tennessee drafts CBD bills

Written by CannIntelligence || 28th January 2019 || News analysis |

Congressional politicians in Tennessee have been turning their attention to possible regulation of farming for CBD, while those in Georgia have been addressed by military veterans eager for CBD to be legalised ...

CBD to enter the big-time with coffee ads at the Super Bowl

Written by CannIntelligence || 28th January 2019 || News analysis |

A series of advertisements for CBD products will be seen at Sunday’s Super Bowl LIII between the New England Patriots and the LA Rams, powerfully demonstrating their arrival in the US mainstream ...

Kosher product approval achieved by two CBD companies

Written by CannIntelligence || 25th January 2019 || News analysis |

Two CBD products have received kosher status from the largest agency in Europe dealing with rabbinically-approved foodstuffs. London-based Advance Biotech received kosher certification from KLBD Kosher Certification in September 2018, followed by Provocan, a CBD brand made by Jerusalem-based...

Price seen as barrier to consumption: France consumer survey

Written by CannIntelligence || 25th January 2019 || Market reports |

In our latest look at CBD consumers in France and their attitudes, we find that those who have not tried CBD tended to primarily associate CBD with medicinal aspects, while the more experienced user linked CBD with wellness...

CBD classed as pharmaceutical product: Taiwan regulatory report

Written by CannIntelligence || 24th January 2019 || Regulatory reports |

In our report looking at the regulations governing CBD in Taiwan, we find that CBD is a classified as a pharmaceutical product and the growing of cannabis plants for any purposes, and the addition of CBD to cosmetic...

People positively associate with CBD: UK consumer survey

Written by CannIntelligence || 23rd January 2019 || Market reports |

Looking CBD consumer choices and behaviours in the UK, we found that people generally have positive associations with CBD and most people associate CBD with medicinal uses. People are also less likely to be negative towards CBD if...

Pure CBD from hemp a legal grey area: Czech Republic regulatory report

Written by CannIntelligence || 22nd January 2019 || Regulatory reports |

Pure CBD is not a scheduled substance under Czech law and it is generally allowed to be used in the products for final consumption, provided they do not contain any THC, or only traces under detectable levels; hemp...

Flowers and Italian brands lead the way: Italy stores survey

Written by CannIntelligence || 18th January 2019 || Market reports |

CBD-Intel conducted a survey of various types of store known to sell CBD in several cities in Italy. The analysis is based on 79 interviews. Cities with the largest number of respondents were Rome, Turin, Milan and Padua...

Liposome-based oils ‘deliver CBD four times faster’, manufacturer claims

Written by CannIntelligence || 15th January 2019 || News analysis |

A Swiss CBD company claims to have become the first cannabidiol firm to use liposomes to deliver the substance into users’ bodies and says its new products will deliver CBD to a user’s system four times faster than...

UK company raises £7.4m for medicinal cannabis research

Written by CannIntelligence || 15th January 2019 || News analysis |

A British biopharmaceutical company will be trialling the use of CBD and other hemp-based products for treating opioid addiction, as well as other conditions ...

Change in law could open up New Zealand for CBD business

Written by CannIntelligence || 15th January 2019 || News analysis |

New Zealand could become a new market for CBD following loosening of restrictions in the country, explained in a new report from CBD-Intel ...

Online seller accuses others of using CBD as ‘a marketing tool’

Written by CannIntelligence || 10th January 2019 || News analysis |

The co-founder of an online CBD shop has accused rivals of deceptive marketing. Johan Obel of TheDrug.Store also called for more clarity – and tighter controls – over what is and is not legal in the UK...

Italian agriculture ministry seeks to end confusion over THC limits

Written by CannIntelligence || 9th January 2019 || News analysis |

The Italian government has responded to confusion over permitted THC levels in hemp-derived products such as foods, oils, supplements and animal feeds by informing the European Commission of its plans ...

CBD in the Netherlands: a survey of stores and products

Written by CannIntelligence || 7th January 2019 || Market reports |

CBD-Intel's survey of CBD sales channels in the Netherlands reveals which types of shop are selling which types of CBD products, which brands are most popular and widely available ...

CBD online in the Netherlands: a more mature market dominated by oils

Written by CannIntelligence || 7th January 2019 || Market reports |

CBD-Intel’s survey of the Dutch CBD online sales channel looks at one of Europe’s more mature markets. It reveals which products dominate sales and how websites vary their offer which types of shop are selling which types of CBD...

CBD in France: a survey of sales channels and products

Written by CannIntelligence || 4th January 2019 || Market reports |

CBD-Intel's survey of CBD sales channels in France reports on which types of shop are selling which types of CBD products, and the most widely available brands on offer ...

New Congress, new outlook for the legal status of cannabis

Written by CannIntelligence || 3rd January 2019 || News analysis |

The US Congress is expected to address the legal situation of CBD and cannabis during the upcoming congressional session, according to a number of experts interviewed by CBD-Intel ...

CBD beverage companies step into the future with nanoemulsions

Written by CannIntelligence || 28th December 2018 || News analysis |

Companies which make beverages containing CBD are resorting to new technologies to get around a thorny problem. CBD is not water soluble, meaning a fatty emulsion needs to be created in order to get the substance to mix with...

China regulatory snapshot

Written by CannIntelligence || 18th December 2018 || Regulatory reports |

Industrial hemp farming is tolerated by Chinese authorities, but there is a lack of regulatory clarity; there is currently no mandatory national legislation for industrial hemp in China. Regional provinces that have historically been engaged with the hemp...

Congress passes US Farm Bill with Hemp Farming Act intact

Written by CannIntelligence || 14th December 2018 || News analysis |

The US Congress has approved a compromise version of the 2018 Farm Bill which will remove industrial hemp from the federal narcotics Schedule 1 list, potentially giving a green light to development of the CBD industry ...

Canadian company threatened with loss of its medical cannabis licence

Written by CannIntelligence || 13th December 2018 || News analysis |

A Canadian company is facing the prospect of losing its licence to produce and sell cannabis products. It would mark the first time Health Canada has revoked a licence since the country began regulating medical marijuana ...

US vape company takes a ‘natural’ step into the CBD business

Written by CannIntelligence || 12th December 2018 || News analysis |

Turning Point Brands, one of America’s largest smokeless tobacco and vapour companies, has taken a minority stake in Canadian American Standard Hemp, a company dedicated to CBD products ...

Merger of CBD firms depends on Farm Bill spreading legalisation nationwide

Written by CannIntelligence || 11th December 2018 || News analysis |

The merger of two companies in the US CBD sector – Level Brands and Cure Based Developments – is dependent on the US Farm Bill legalising CBD at federal level ...

Charlotte’s Web can spread through drugstores, with help of Farm Bill

Written by CannIntelligence || 10th December 2018 || News analysis |

Charlotte’s Web Holdings, which claims to be the market leader in “innovative hemp-based, CBD wellness products”, says it expects to add national drugstores to its thousands of locations in the US soon ...

CBD products in British health stores: UK cities market survey

Written by CannIntelligence || 10th December 2018 || Market reports |

CBD-Intel conducted a survey of health food shops known to sell CBD in seven of the largest cities in the UK in order to understand the product and brand landscape ...

French Kanavape case is referred to the European Court of Justice

Written by CannIntelligence || 6th December 2018 || News analysis |

A case on the legality of selling CBD-based products in France has been referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ...

Drinkable CBD – a drop of the good stuff, or weak as water?

Written by CannIntelligence || 6th December 2018 || News analysis |

Among a wave of drinkable CBD products released in the UK this year, one of the more controversial is Love Hemp’s CBD-infused bottled water – advertised as being spring water “infused with CBD hemp droplets” ...

Google searches increase and flowers widely available: CBD in Italy

Written by CannIntelligence || 4th December 2018 || Market reports |

In the Italian online space CBD is mainly sold through specialist stores. Unlike many other European markets, cannabis flowers are widely available and offer the most variation to online...

Canadian medical cannabis firm purchases $1m Danish licence to grow

Written by CannIntelligence || 4th December 2018 || News analysis |

Canadian company Indivia has announced its first move into the European market after investing in a deal worth more than $1.1m to purchase a licence to grow cannabis in Denmark ...

Canadian firms put faith and cash in Italian CBD producers

Written by CannIntelligence || 3rd December 2018 || News analysis |

Two Canadian companies with interests in CBD have announced investments in major Italian legal cannabis producers ...

Epidiolex for Europe may come from UK-grown cannabis

Written by CannIntelligence || 3rd December 2018 || News analysis |

The CBD-based epilepsy drug Epidiolex could become available in Europe, manufactured from cannabis already growing in eastern England ...

Tests find labels on oil mis-state THC levels – sometimes dangerously

Written by CannIntelligence || 29th November 2018 || News analysis |

Most European CBD oils label their CBD content correctly but comparatively few are accurate about THC, a study in the Czech Republic has found ...

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