
Regulation and legislation


EU officially recognises first CBG-rich hemp variety among registered plants
13th May 2022 - News analysis |
The EU has granted official recognition to a hemp variety rich in cannabigerol (CBG) by including a new cannabinoid strain in its database of registered plant varieties

Pennsylvania medical cannabis vape recall leaves patients stranded
13th May 2022 - News analysis |
A widespread recall of cannabis concentrates sold for vaping at medical cannabis dispensaries in the US state of Pennsylvania has left patients with more questions than answers about who to trust

Further discussions on closed coffee shop chain experiment…
13th May 2022 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |

Argentina approves law to establish legal framework for cannabis and hemp
13th May 2022 - News analysis |
Members of the Argentina Chamber of Deputies approved a law on 5th May that would establish a legal framework for the production, sale and export of medical cannabis as well as industrial hemp, a decision president Alberto Fernández says could generate 10,000 jobs in the South American country

Cannabis possession bill passes the Senate…
13th May 2022 - Alerts | Delaware, North America, United States |

Governor withholds approval of cannabis bill…
13th May 2022 - Alerts | Bermuda, North America |

ANVISA authorises two new medical cannabis products…
13th May 2022 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |


UK: CBD and cannabis regulation, May 2022
12th May 2022 - Regulatory reports |
This report offers a comprehensive overview of the regulatory framework for hemp, CBD and cannabis in the UK

Mayor establishes new London Drugs Commission…
12th May 2022 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |

Intoxicating hemp products bill passes the House…
12th May 2022 - Alerts | Colorado, North America, United States |

Supreme Court rules on cannabis possession…
12th May 2022 - Alerts | Mexico, North America |

How likely is it that the US will see further delta-8 THC enforcement?
12th May 2022 - Blogs , News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently sent its first round of letters concerning delta-8 THC to five companies. How likely is it that the US will see further delta-8 THC enforcement?



Court orders the return of seized cannabis plants…
10th May 2022 - Alerts | Argentina, South America |

Product with more than 0.2% THC approved for the first time…
10th May 2022 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |

Presidential candidate in favour of medical cannabis…
10th May 2022 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |

Border agency reminds of cannabis import/export rules…
10th May 2022 - Alerts | Canada, North America |

The legality of CBD product advertising in Europe – selected country overview
10th May 2022 - Regulatory reports |
The aim of this report is to provide a general overview of CBD advertising in nine countries in Europe


Medical cannabis bill unlikely to pass the current legislative session…
10th May 2022 - Alerts | Kansas, North America, United States |


Hemp bill passes the Senate…
10th May 2022 - Alerts | Maine, North America, United States |

Supreme Court justice proposes keeping possession prohibition…
10th May 2022 - Alerts | Mexico, North America |


DINAVISA confirms hemp extracts cannot be used in cosmetics…
10th May 2022 - Alerts | Paraguay, South America |

Austin proposition to decriminalise possession of 2 oz passes…
9th May 2022 - Alerts | North America, Texas, United States |

Bill on intoxicating hemp products heads to the House…
9th May 2022 - Alerts | Colorado, North America, United States |


Recreational cannabis bills make their way through the House…
6th May 2022 - Alerts | Delaware, North America, United States |

Chamber of Deputies approve medical cannabis and hemp bill…
6th May 2022 - Alerts | Argentina, South America |

Basel moves forward with its recreational cannabis trial
6th May 2022 - News analysis |
Basel will start allowing the sale of recreational cannabis through local pharmacies at the end of the summer as the first Swiss city to win the approval of health authorities for the pilot project

US FDA sets its sights on delta-8 THC, firing warnings over health claims
5th May 2022 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent warning letters to five marketers of delta-8 THC products over health claims made by the companies

Update nearly doubles the length of UK FSA’s novel food applications list
5th May 2022 - News analysis |
The list of products linked to novel food applications in the UK has nearly doubled in length with the addition of 2,446 products by the Foods Standards Agency (FSA)

Senate approves cannabis amendments…
5th May 2022 - Alerts | Connecticut, North America, United States |



New Zealand: CBD and cannabis regulation, May 2022
5th May 2022 - Regulatory reports |
This report offers a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework in New Zealand for hemp, CBD and cannabis (medical and recreational) as well as possible upcoming changes

Committees back bill to regulate hemp and medical cannabis…
4th May 2022 - Alerts | Argentina, South America |

Colombia: CBD and cannabis regulation, May 2022
3rd May 2022 - Regulatory reports |
The hemp and cannabis legal framework in Colombia has rapidly evolved over the last few months. This report offers an overview of the current regulatory regime

Lawsuit filed over ballot petition dispute…
2nd May 2022 - Alerts | North America, Ohio, United States |

Two bills amending cannabis laws are enacted…
2nd May 2022 - Alerts | Maine, North America, United States |

Cannabis bill passes the House and moves to the Senate…
2nd May 2022 - Alerts | North America, Trinidad and Tobago |

DEA defines cannabis seeds with less than 0.3% THC as hemp and as legal
2nd May 2022 - News analysis |
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has confirmed that cannabis seeds fall outside the realm of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) – regardless of how much THC the plant could eventually yield

Medical cannabis bill to be discussed tomorrow…
2nd May 2022 - Alerts | Argentina, South America |


National Assembly passes bill to amend recently approved law…
29th April 2022 - Alerts | Central America, Costa Rica |
