
Regulation and legislation



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

New proposed medical cannabis rules increase allowable amounts…
6th September 2023 - Alerts | South Dakota |

Request made for inclusion of all hemp derivatives in permitted food…
6th September 2023 - Alerts | Argentina, South America |

Warning issued against sale of hemp flowers and CBD products…
5th September 2023 - Alerts | Central America, Costa Rica |

THC limit in hemp raised to 1%…
5th September 2023 - Alerts | South America, Suriname |



US scheduling recommendation could bring big boost to cannabis industry
1st September 2023 - News analysis |
The US Department of Health and Human Services recommendation to reschedule cannabis to a less restrictive schedule could be the boon that the besieged cannabis industry needs


Bill to legalise recreational cannabis passes first debate…
1st September 2023 - Alerts | Colombia, South America |

Issuing of medical cannabis licences put on hold…
1st September 2023 - Alerts | Alabama, North America, United States |


Current and future regulation of CBD pouches in the EU, September 2023
1st September 2023 - Regulatory reports |
CBD pouches are currently most likely to fall under a general consumer regime, considering the existing EU legal framework. This report discusses the various ways in which such products could be regulated at EU level



City of Fresno is first locality to join the CAPP…
31st August 2023 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |

HHS sends cannabis scheduling review to the DEA…
31st August 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |

Sweden: CBD and cannabis regulation, August 2023
30th August 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report offers an overview of the current regulatory framework in place for hemp, CBD and cannabis in Sweden

US federal: CBD and cannabis regulation, August 2023
30th August 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis around the current regulatory framework in place on a federal level in the US for hemp, CBD, other cannabinoids as well medical and recreational cannabis

ACI calls for a framework for THC in ingestible CBD products…
29th August 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |

Experts discuss risks of legalising recreational cannabis…
29th August 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |

Bill proposes legalising cannabis for medical, religious and scientific use…
28th August 2023 - Alerts | Bahamas, North America |


Judge lifts licence injunction for 30 cannabis dispensaries…
28th August 2023 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |

Switzerland: medical cannabis snapshot, August 2023
25th August 2023 - Market reports , Regulatory reports |
This snapshot offers an overview of Switzerland’s medical cannabis market and its regulations

Health Canada report finds high fees preventing cannabis business profits…
25th August 2023 - Alerts | Canada, North America |

Federal cannabis possession decriminalisation case resumes…
25th August 2023 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |


Responsibility to the community: Hawaii’s hemp industry reacts to Maui wildfires
24th August 2023 - Blogs |
Hawaii’s cannabis sector was not immune to the devastation and death brought by the Maui wildfires, which killed at least 114 people earlier this month


Lawsuit challenging issuance process halts cannabis licences…
23rd August 2023 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |

Cannabis legalisation bill could be archived…
23rd August 2023 - Alerts | Central America, Costa Rica |

Zurich launches first supply of cannabis products under pilot scheme…
23rd August 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |


Ministry asks for feedback on changes to medical cannabis standard…
22nd August 2023 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |

Panama: CBD and cannabis regulation, August 2023
21st August 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for hemp, CBD and cannabis in Panama, covering all policy areas


Judge orders pause in medical cannabis licensing…
18th August 2023 - Alerts | Alabama, North America, United States |

Initiative to legalise recreational cannabis qualifies for ballot…
17th August 2023 - Alerts | North America, Ohio, United States |

Arrest over sale of delta-8 THC products…
17th August 2023 - Alerts | North America, Pennsylvania, United States |

Anvisa clarifies prohibition on cannabis product advertising…
17th August 2023 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
