Regulation and legislation
Mexican CBD retailer sets itself up as market leader ahead of regulations
3rd February 2023 - News analysis |
Mexican CBD shop Paradise says it has placed itself in prime position for the creation of a legal recreational cannabis market in the country
Greece: CBD and cannabis regulation, February 2023
3rd February 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in place for CBD and other cannabinoids, hemp and cannabis
Medical cannabis product meets required supply standards…
3rd February 2023 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
Medical cannabis passed by the House…
2nd February 2023 - Alerts | Mississippi, North America, United States |
EFSA denies waiting to follow US FDA’s lead on CBD safety in novel foods
1st February 2023 - News analysis |
The European Food Safety Authority denies it is waiting research results on the safety of CBD by the US Food and Drug Administration before it lets validated candidates complete the novel food application process
Senate bill aims to make changes to medical cannabis programme…
1st February 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States, Virginia |
Bill to increase access to medical cannabis signed into law…
1st February 2023 - Alerts | District of Columbia, North America, United States |
Two cannabis bills fail in committee…
1st February 2023 - Alerts | Mississippi, North America, United States |
Two medical cannabis bills failed in House…
1st February 2023 - Alerts | North America, North Dakota, United States |
Federal bill introduced to reschedule cannabis…
1st February 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |
São Paulo state policy to OK free CBD-based products with prescription…
1st February 2023 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
22nd Century Group acquires a UK cannabinoid distributor for $650K
30th January 2023 - News analysis |
US company 22nd Century Group has acquired privately held UK cannabinoid distributor RX Pharmatech for an up-front payment of $650,000 in cash and stock
First recreational cannabis project begins today…
30th January 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
US FDA issues guidance for development of cannabis-based medical drugs
27th January 2023 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final guidance document for the development of medical drugs containing cannabis
Medical cannabis sales begin…
27th January 2023 - Alerts | Mississippi, North America, United States |
USDA to release weekly hemp report…
27th January 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Baja California approves medical cannabis initiative…
27th January 2023 - Alerts | Mexico, North America |
Crack down on incorrect cannabis product labelling…
27th January 2023 - Alerts | Canada, North America |
Minister confirms no assessment made of CBD report…
27th January 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Bern speaks out against cannabis pilot project…
27th January 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
US FDA says lack of evidence for dietary-supplement pathway to CBD regulation
26th January 2023 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rejected a regulatory pathway that would allow CBD products to be treated as food additives or dietary supplements
FDA to work with Congress on new regulatory pathway for CBD…
26th January 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Bill aims to stop pregnant or breastfeeding patients from getting medical cannabis…
26th January 2023 - Alerts | North America, South Dakota, United States |
Rules adopted for low-THC medical cannabis oil programme…
26th January 2023 - Alerts | Georgia US, North America, United States |
Executive Branch to develop new cannabis bill…
26th January 2023 - Alerts | Central America, Costa Rica |
Developing countries could get economic boost from industrial hemp, says UN
25th January 2023 - News analysis |
Government and industry representatives from around the world met in Geneva last week to hear about the “significant economic opportunities” offered by industrial hemp and the need for greater clarity on its legal status
Senate passes bill that revises hemp product definition…
25th January 2023 - Alerts | North America, North Dakota, United States |
Council passes medical cannabis bill…
25th January 2023 - Alerts | District of Columbia, North America, United States |
Governor urges legislature to legalise medical cannabis…
25th January 2023 - Alerts | Kansas, North America, United States |
FDA publishes guidance for cannabis and clinical research…
25th January 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |
CBD and THC to banned on hempseed labels…
25th January 2023 - Alerts | Asia, South Korea |
Father’s frustration as legal hold-ups keep medical cannabis out of Georgia
24th January 2023 - News analysis |
Licensed medical cannabis patients in the US state of Georgia can legally possess oils with less than 5% THC, but they can’t legally buy it due to legislative delays and a series of legal appeals