Regulation and legislation
US cannabis industry has ‘lost its shine’, but easing taxes may re-attract investors
2nd October 2023 - News analysis |
Stakeholders are feeling more optimistic that relief could be on its way for the US cannabis industry, which is currently struggling
Study finds US cannabis sector in crisis, but possible rescheduling offers hope
2nd October 2023 - News analysis |
US cannabis rescheduling could eventually lead to companies saving around $2bn a year in federal taxes, a recent cannabis economics report claims, by allowing businesses to deduct their business expenses on their federal tax returns
Amsterdam’s Oost district to join cannabis experiment…
2nd October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
THC testing variances bill signed into law…
2nd October 2023 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |
Delta-8 sales can continue until lawsuit is resolved…
29th September 2023 - Alerts | North America, Texas, United States |
Schumer vows to advance SAFER Banking Act…
28th September 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Senate Committee passes SAFER Banking Act…
27th September 2023 - Alerts | United States |
OCM commissioner resigns the day after being appointed…
26th September 2023 - Alerts | Minnesota, North America, United States |
Bill regulating hemp and kratom products passes the House…
26th September 2023 - Alerts | North America, North Carolina, United States |
New SAFER Banking Act set for a markup…
26th September 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Committees calls for public input on cannabis bill…
26th September 2023 - Alerts | Africa, South Africa |
Canada: CBD and cannabis regulation, September 2023
22nd September 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Canada for CBD and other cannabinoids, hemp, and cannabis (both recreational and medical)
Skinny Rebel without a cause? ASA rules on UK drink’s name, not CBD health claim
21st September 2023 - Blogs |
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) does not appear to be especially concerned about the potential for mentioning the presence of CBD in a product being a health claim. The ASA recently made a ruling on Rebel Wines, a CBD-infused alcoholic beverage brand
Updated timeline of cannabis experiment published…
20th September 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Slovakia: CBD and cannabis regulation, September 2023
20th September 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for hemp, CBD and cannabis in Slovakia, covering all policy areas
Call to combat addiction with proportional regulation, not bans…
19th September 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Hemp trial cultivation to start in early 2024…
18th September 2023 - Alerts | Guyana, South America |
Cannabis experiment startup phase to begin 15th December…
18th September 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Senate just might pass SAFE Banking Act this time…
15th September 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Bill signed to create two new types of cannabis licence…
14th September 2023 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |
Applications for recreational cannabis licences can begin soon…
13th September 2023 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |
Injunction prevents enforcement of law prohibiting IHDC sales…
12th September 2023 - Alerts | Arkansas, North America, United States |
Lawsuits filed against retailers of inhalable hemp products…
12th September 2023 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |
Recreational cannabis bill introduced in Parliament…
8th September 2023 - Alerts | Australasia, Australia |
Lawsuit filed against THC restriction in hemp products…
8th September 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States, Virginia |
Cherokee tribe reportedly legalises cannabis on tribal grounds…
8th September 2023 - Alerts | North America, North Carolina, United States |
Struggling industry blames FDA as Canadian companies leave US market
7th September 2023 - News analysis |
Another major Canadian cannabinoid company is leaving the US market amid concerns over the regulatory environment some say the US Food and Drug Administration has caused
Government OKs sale of hemp seeds and derivatives as food products…
7th September 2023 - Alerts | Argentina, South America |
Italy’s classification of CBD extracts as pharmaceuticals riles cannabis firms
6th September 2023 - News analysis |
Cannabis companies in Italy are opposing a government decree that will become effective on 20th September and may outlaw CBD oils for oral use in the country