Unlike psychoactive cannabis, cultivation and processing of industrial hemp is not allowed in North Macedonia – however this may change. This report offers an overview of the current and likely future legal framework ...
CBD is considered a medicine in Cyprus and any CBD-infused product would be classified as a medicinal product. The report covers the current regulatory regime in place ...
The implications of the Kanavape ruling could be far-reaching. This report examines the decision by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) and some of its likely consequences ...
This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory regime in place for hemp and CBD in Ecuador, as well as information on medical and recreational cannabis ...
Cannabis, THC and CBN are controlled substances in Ireland under the Misuse of Drugs Act, but CBD and CBG are not. This report offers an overview of the current regime in Ireland ...
Written by Legal Analysis Team | 3rd December 2020
This report sets out to guide you through the legal status and classification of two of the most popular cannabinoids, after CBD and THC, in 50 selected countries ...
Cosmetics have been a mainstay in the CBD market in the US, and there are no signs that is likely to change any time soon. This report offers an overview of the current status of...
The Italian regulatory landscape differentiates between hemp and cannabis. This report offers a detailed overview of the current regime for CBD as well as for medical and recreational cannabis ...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may be open to allowing CBD as an ingredient in dietary supplements as well as in food and drink products. However, the regulatory pathway is not clear ...
This report provides an overview of the recreational cannabis and CBD market in Canada in relation to the provincial regulations in place across the country ...
There is currently no specific national legislation in Greece relating to CBD, nor are there any restrictions that could prohibit the sale and import of CBD isolates, provided that the CBD source complies with relevant...
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s new Interim Federal Rule on hemp has many in the industry concerned. There are potential solutions that could allay many industry fears, and this report outlines a few ...
CBD is listed on the Controlled Drug Register in Australia, which means it cannot be sold as a consumer product. This report offers an overview of the current regulatory framework in the country for CBD...
A recent proposal in Brazil could see the legalisation of hemp cultivation for industrial purposes and cannabis for medical use. This report provides an overview of the current regulatory framework ...
This regulatory report provides a detailed analysis of the current regulations in place in Lithuania, as well as discussing possible future legislation that could change the legal framework ...
Russia allows industrial hemp to be grown, but with limitations. This report provides an overview of the current regulatory regime in place for CBD and hemp in Russia ...
This report offers a comprehensive overview of the regulatory regime for CBD and cannabis in Uruguay, including rules around extracts, finished products, import/export and medicinal and recreation cannabis ...
The Ukrainian legal framework distinguishes between industrial hemp and cannabis. This report provides a clear analysis of the current regulatory framework for CBD and related products in Ukraine ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
This report offers our analysis of the regulatory regime in South Korea for CBD and related products, including extracts and finished products, their import and export, and medical and recreational cannabis ...
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 ...
This report offers an overview of the regulatory landscape in the US state of Virginia, including information on cultivation, finished products and import/export...
This report offers an overview of the regulatory landscape in the US state of Oklahoma, including information on cultivation, finished products and import/export restrictions ...
With the federal legalisation of hemp in the US , states were left to enact their own legislation to adapt. CBD-Intel provides an overview of US law on smokable hemp, along with analysis of each...
Cultivation of cannabis and manufacture of cannabis-derived products is permitted in Colombia under a licence. This report provides all current regulatory information in place in the country ...
Cultivation and processing of hemp is currently not allowed in Mexico, however there have been recent proposals for legalisation. This report provides an overview of the current regulatory landscape, as well as likely future regulation...
Pure CBD is not itself regulated under the Croatian drug regime. This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework, including finished products, extracts, medical and recreational cannabis ...
The legal framework and licencing regime are not fully in place yet in Thailand, and the overall regulations – which affect sales, imports, exports and possession of hemp and cannabis extracts – are restrictive ...
Malaysia has a tough regime on hemp products. Cultivation is prohibited because hemp falls into the cannabis legal framework. The previous government had started to look into the possibility of legalising hemp cultivation and processing...
Written by Berta Camps Bisbal | 25th February 2020
The regulatory snapshot gives a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory landscape in Texas, detailing import and export laws, rules around vaping, cosmetic and pet food products as well as foodstuffs ...
Although CBD itself is not regulated in Peru, it is our interpretation that hemp by-products require a specific licence to be sold. This regulatory reports discusses the current rules and regulations around CBD in Peru...
This regulatory report looks at Intellectual Property law in relation to CBD and hemp products, focusing specifically on trademarks and patents and their requirements ...
The aim of this report is to bring some clarity to the process of placing a food product on the EU market, looking at the options of Article 4 and Article 10 ...
Written by Berta Camps Bisbal | 11th February 2020
This report on Florida provides updated information on our last report from the end of year, specifying updates to regulation relating to seeds, foodstuffs and pet food ...
The approval of Senate Bill 6184, which will be effective on 8th March 2020, introduces a new licensing regime to New York State, changes the definition of industrial hemp, and provides other amendments to regulation...
Written by Berta Camps Bisbal | 30th December 2019
While the bill legalising planting and growing in hemp has been enacted in Florida, planting hemp is not yet allowed. This report outlines current regulations, focusing on processing, import/export and permits, as well as extracts...
Hemp cultivation for industrial purposes in Spain is allowed, provided that the plant contains less than 0.2% THC. This report provides in-depth coverage of the regulations and restrictions of CBD in Spain ...
Written by Berta Camps Bisbal | 11th December 2019
The US Department of Agriculture hemp rules have been published, developing the 2018 federal Farm Bill in time to offer guidance to farmers for the 2020 hemp growing season. This report provides in-depth information ...
This report examines the legal scope of the use of CBD in sport within the principal sport organisations based in North America and Europe. More specifically, it looks at the position and policies of major...