LATEST ALERTS
Regulation and legislation
House passes medical cannabis bill; it now returns to the Senate…
24th February 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States, Utah |
Bill prohibiting THC vapes and edibles heads to governor…
24th February 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States, Wyoming |
Medical cannabis use increased by more than 30% in 2022…
24th February 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Court ruling frees Italian hemp farmers and manufacturers from narcotics law
23rd February 2023 - News analysis |
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) of Lazio has anulled an Italian government decree on officinal plants which put the use of hemp flowers and leaves under narcotics law
Cold-pressed CBD in the UK – exploiting an apparent loophole in novel food rules
22nd February 2023 - News analysis |
Cold-pressed hemp oils appear to provide a way for CBD producers to circumvent UK rules on novel foods – but while some are all in favour, others see dangers and shortcomings
US DEA draws a ‘clear line in the sand’ on synthetically derived THCO acetates
21st February 2023 - News analysis |
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has clarified its position on two synthetic hemp derivatives, confirming that it considers delta-8 THCO and delta-9 THCO illegal
Senate passes medical cannabis bill, it now heads to House…
20th February 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States, Utah |
Bill to amend hemp laws passes House with amendments…
20th February 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States, Virginia |
Third association gets authorisation for medical cannabis production…
20th February 2023 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
Cannabis company challenges HMRC tax assessment…
17th February 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Czech expert group unveils its proposals for a legal recreational cannabis market
16th February 2023 - News analysis |
An expert working group preparing an outline proposal for the regulation of the recreational cannabis market in the Czech Republic has released a provisional set of recommendations
Thinking outside the box: EU plans big shake-up of packaging and waste rules
15th February 2023 - News analysis |
The European Commission has issued a proposal for a revision of EU legislation on packaging and packaging waste, which could have profound long-term consequences for the CBD and potential cannabis industries
An eager industry ready and waiting as Argentina launches its cannabis agency
14th February 2023 - News analysis |
Argentina has taken another step towards establishing a national cannabis industry – though not fast enough to satisfy a large number of potential members eager to get on with it
Switzerland’s recreational cannabis pilot projects under criticism from within
13th February 2023 - News analysis |
Recent criticism from the Swiss canton of Bern on a pilot study to legalise and sell recreational cannabis in pharmacies will have no impact on plans to carry on with the project
Costa Rica to modify recreational cannabis bill in effort to appease critics
13th February 2023 - News analysis |
Amid increased criticism, members of Costa Rica’s presidential ministry will modify elements of its recreational cannabis bill prior to seeking its advancement in the country’s 57-member Legislative Assembly
Medical cannabis bill heads to the House…
13th February 2023 - Alerts | North America, North Dakota, United States |
Ban on cannabis smoking in city centre…
13th February 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
AG sues retailers over delta-8 THC products…
10th February 2023 - Alerts | Connecticut, North America, United States |
Medical cannabis bill heads to the Senate…
10th February 2023 - Alerts | North America, South Dakota, United States |
Senate passes hemp law amendments bill…
10th February 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States, Virginia |
Medical cannabis bill heads to the House…
10th February 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States, Virginia |
Amendments to cannabis regulations are approved…
10th February 2023 - Alerts | New Jersey, North America, United States |
President commits to investing in hemp and cannabis sector…
10th February 2023 - Alerts | Africa, South Africa |
Cannabis-resistant S Carolina accused of ‘outdated worldview rooted in racism’
9th February 2023 - News analysis |
Deference to law enforcement and a history pitted in racism are among the reasons behind South Carolina’s resistance towards legalising medical cannabis, according to activists in the state
Government considering ACMD advice on CBD products…
6th February 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Proposal submitted to regulate hemp…
6th February 2023 - Alerts | Mexico, North America |
Recreational cannabis sales have begun…
6th February 2023 - Alerts | Missouri, North America, United States |
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 |
