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Opposing politicians attack European Commission view on ‘narcotic’ CBD

Written by CannIntelligence | 15th September 2020

MEPs with very different political outlooks have attacked the European Commission’s initial opinion that CBD could be classed under United Nations conventions as a narcotic ...

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Researchers suggest CBD could work with terpenes in COVID-19 treatment

Written by CannIntelligence | 14th September 2020

Studies looking at the potential for CBD to treat or alleviate COVID-19 symptoms continue to progress – with one study hinting at promising results combining CBD with other terpene products ...

Blogs

What impact would the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) rules have on the CBD industry if they were enacted in their current form?

Written by CannIntelligence | 4th September 2020

First it's important to note that the DEA proposals are only in a draft form and are open to comment until 20th October. They have already received a large number of comments, the majority of...

Podcasts Resources

Podcast: what can European markets do with CBD Novel Food applications?

Written by CannIntelligence | 2nd September 2020

CBD-Intel managing director, Tim Phillips, discusses the main facts and issues surrounding CBD and Novel Food status in European markets. He presents the key aspects of the delay, the political issues and the impacts released...

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CBD food products to remain illegal for three years

Written by JuditBach | 1st September 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CBD food products to remain illegal for three years New report from CBD-Intel explores issues surrounding CBD as a novel food Don’t expect to see legal CBD food and drink products before...

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How significant is Charlotte’s Web being denied a trademark?

Written by CannIntelligence | 27th August 2020

The immediate impact of the decision is a reduction in certainty for CBD firms - not something they need at a time of significantly heightened uncertainty in other...

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Worse delays feared for European CBD novel food authorisations

Written by CannIntelligence | 27th August 2020

Do not expect European novel food authorisations before the end of 2022 at the very earliest and do not expect generic authorisations to cover non-applicant products, a new report from CBD-Intel warns ...

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Love Hemp and Mile High see silver lining in COVID-19 pandemic for UK CBD sales

Written by Freddie Dawson | 25th August 2020

Expansion plans by two major players suggest confidence in the future of the CBD market in the UK, with one anticipating a continuing rise in sales driven by reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic ...

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What can be made of Canopy’s increased interest in functional ingredients?

Written by CannIntelligence | 21st August 2020

Canopy, the Canadian cannabinoid company, has continued to commit heavily to BioSteel, a sports nutrition company in which Canopy now owns the majority share....

Blogs

Why does the European Commission (EC) think CBD may be a narcotic?

Written by CannIntelligence | 14th August 2020

The opinion (which is not yet set by the EC but appears to be the way the organisation is thinking) is based on a literal reading of the 1961 UN Narcotics...

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What can we expect from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposals to regulate CBD under review by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB)?

Written by CannIntelligence | 7th August 2020

Authorities have been very tight lipped about the details of the proposed regulations and little is known beyond the title of the document....

Presentations Resources

CBD market trends & country comparison

Written by CannIntelligence | 4th August 2020

Maria Alejandra Estanga, one of CBD-Intel’s market analysts, presented the latest CBD market trends & country comparison at the CBD live during VOXPO - Virtual Online Vape & CBD Expo on 31st...

Blogs

Now that Swiss authorities have returned taxes, what is the industry planning to do?

Written by CannIntelligence | 31st July 2020

Current indications are that the EC is leaning heavily towards the idea that CBD does indeed count as a narcotic under the 1961 Un...

Blogs

What are CBD-Intel’s thoughts on the EC’s position regarding CBD potentially being a narcotic?

Written by CannIntelligence | 24th July 2020

Current indications are that the EC is leaning heavily towards the idea that CBD does indeed count as a narcotic under the 1961 Un...

Blogs

What implications can be drawn from the recent decision on Indiana’s smokable hemp ban?

Written by CannIntelligence | 17th July 2020

Although opponents of the ban had their positive result overthrown by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the decision is not as bad as a headline might...

News analysis

Hong Kong faces serious rivals in its bid to become the Asian hub for CBD

Written by CannIntelligence | 14th July 2020

It remains unclear where the hemp and CBD investment centre for Asia will develop. History and existing infrastructure would point to Hong Kong, but development there has stalled – and there are other contenders ...

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Now that novel food applications in Europe are delayed, what does enforcement look like?

Written by CannIntelligence | 10th July 2020

Enforcement activity against food, drink and dietary supplement products placed on the market containing CBD continues despite the inability of companies to proceed with novel food applications due to the EC's questions over whether CBD constitutes...

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Is CBD here to stay?

Written by CannIntelligence | 8th July 2020

This presentation provides an overview of the CBD regulatory change and impact on the market and the change in the number of products by leading brands Q4 19 vs Q1...

Blogs

How is the novel food status of CBD progressing in Europe?

Written by CannIntelligence | 3rd July 2020

Several major developments have all happened at the same time for novel foods. Perhaps most importantly, one of the European Commission's departments - the  Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety - has said it is holding...

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

Written by CannIntelligence | 1st July 2020

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 ...