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UK government help available to CBD firms hit by coronavirus measures

Written by CBD-Intel | 25th May 2020

UK companies that are struggling and in need of assistance because of due to lockdown rules in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic have several options to choose from, depending on their size and their...

US FDA notes recall over ‘too much lead’, issues COVID-19 claim warning

Written by Freddie Dawson | 22nd May 2020

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published an announcement of a product recall made voluntarily by a company after tests suggested the CBD oil contained too much lead ...

Podcast: analysis and innovations in the CBD international landscape

Written by CannIntelligence | 21st May 2020

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

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 ...

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

Written by CannIntelligence | 19th May 2020

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...

What implications can the industry draw from the recent Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) opinion in the ongoing French Kanavape case?

Written by JuditBach | 15th May 2020

France cannot stop the import of full spectrum CBD oils extracted from any part of the plant, including flowers, from other EU member states UNLESS it has scientifically established that CBD has psychotropic or toxic effects, and considered whether there were no alternative less-burdensome...

Podcast: international opportunities for CBD

Written by CBD-Intel | 13th May 2020

Our managing director, Tim Phillips, discussed international CBD opportunities during the USA CBD Expo in Las Vegas in February. He examined cannabidiol developments and highlighted the number of companies and brands present in the market...

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

Written by CannIntelligence | 12th May 2020

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 ...

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

Written by CannIntelligence | 8th May 2020

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 ...

Did COVID-19 have much of an impact on 4/20 sales?

Written by JuditBach | 8th May 2020

The answer is not quite clear. A lot of companies reported no drop or even increases in sales compared to the previous year. There could be several reasons for this. Firstly, all cannabinoid-related products are...

Figures from first socially distanced 4/20 reveal startling differences

Written by Freddie Dawson | 4th May 2020

Initial reports on the results of the first ever socially distanced 4/20 are a mixed bag ...

Will COVID lead to delays in regulatory procedures?

Written by JuditBach | 1st May 2020

The ongoing pandemic lockdown looks to be ending in some areas with easing of measures in numerous jurisdictions. But the months lost – and continued social distancing measures which will not be entirely lifted in...

The trouble with GMP – and why EU producers are at a disadvantage

Written by CBD-Intel | 30th April 2020

GMP certification means little and European CBD producers are being held back by rules limiting varieties that can be grown, new analysis from CBD-Intel reveals. Our report also explains how US and Swiss producers are...

The world after coronavirus ‘looks bright for investment in CBD’

Written by CannIntelligence | 27th April 2020

While the global coronavirus epidemic and consequent lockdown have caused uncertainty in the cannabis sector, investments in CBD are likely to go ahead in the coming months, some experts in the industry say ...

What aid is available for US CBD firms affected by coronavirus?

Written by JuditBach | 24th April 2020

CBD businesses in the US that have seen business impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and associated social measures could be eligible for a variety of state aid programmes. Extra funding for the programmes was just approved...

Finnish company declares regulatory related bankruptcy

Written by CannIntelligence | 24th April 2020

Finnish authorities have cracked down on domestically based companies selling dietary supplements containing CBD, which they say lack EU authorisation, leading one of the largest importer of supplements to file for bankruptcy ...

Podcast: CBD industry analysis during the COVID-19

Written by CBD-Intel | 24th April 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, regardless of location, there is an overwhelming sense of uncertainty in the CBD industry. In this special episode, Tim Phillips – the founder and managing director of CBD-Intel — provides...

Canada seeks experts to advise on non-prescription cannabis health products

Written by Marija Obradovic | 23rd April 2020

A new national committee is to be set up in Canada to study all aspects of non-prescription cannabis health products, including CBD products ...

Government shutdown delays next step towards Mexican legalisation

Written by CannIntelligence | 23rd April 2020

Further advances towards the legalisation of cannabis in Mexico have been delayed by a government shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a new deadline for legislation set by the country’s Supreme Court ...

Emergency aid available for US businesses – but who will get it?

Written by CannIntelligence | 22nd April 2020

Most US hemp and CBD businesses should qualify for economic relief during the COVID-19 pandemic – but the type of assistance may vary dependent on qualification and availability of funds ...

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