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Regulatory report: China, July 2021
12th July 2021 - Regulatory reports |
This report offers a regulatory overview of hemp and CBD in China, covering mainland China, as well as provincial regulations in Yunnan and Heilongjiang
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Regulatory report: Finland, July 2021
12th July 2021 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework for hemp, CBD and cannabis in Finland, covering all areas from cultivation to finished products and import/export restrictions
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 3rd-9th July
9th July 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from the EU, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, US, Argentina and Brazil
Why the UK government might not follow task force advice on homegrown hemp
8th July 2021 - Blogs |
CBD growth in the UK could be boosted by a report from a new taskforce on post-Brexit regulatory change. But how likely is it that the recommendations will be implemented?
UN drugs division calls for a worldwide ban on all types of cannabis advertising
7th July 2021 - News analysis |
The United Nations (UN) drugs division is calling for a “comprehensive ban” on cannabis advertising to address the growing belief among young people that cannabis is not harmful
EU ‘non-paper’ lays out the current state of European cannabinoid regulation
6th July 2021 - News analysis |
The Council of the European Union (CEU) has published a “non-paper” clarifying its thinking on the legal position of cannabis, hemp and cannabinoids within the EU and giving an overview of the current regulatory position
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 27th June-2nd July
2nd July 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from Andorra, EU, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, UK, Ukraine, Mexico, US and Uruguay
Mexican court rules recreational cannabis ban unconstitutional
2nd July 2021 - News analysis |
The ban on recreational cannabis consumption in Mexico was ruled unconstitutional by the Mexican Supreme Court on 28th June
Good news for Lithuanian hemp sector as use of the whole plant is approved
30th June 2021 - News analysis |
Lithuanian hemp cultivators and processors will now be able to use the whole hemp plant, including the flower, in their products after the country’s legislature, the Seimas, adopted amendments to the existing law
Podcast: Hemp growing challenges in the UK
29th June 2021 - Podcasts |
CBD-Intel podcast editor Jon Bruford discusses the situation of medical cannabis and the challenges of hemp-growing in the UK with Dr Callie Seaman, research director at Aqualabs Ltd
50 years on, Connecticut makes amends to those punished by the ‘war on drugs’
28th June 2021 - News analysis |
Lawmakers in the US state of Connecticut have legalised recreational cannabis in a measure that includes provisions aimed at social equity in a vote on the 50th anniversary of the so-called “war on drugs”
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 19th-26th June
25th June 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Canada, Mexico, US, Chile and Colombia
Italian inter-ministerial decree ditched due to hemp association protests
25th June 2021 - News analysis |
A new inter-ministerial decree that aimed to prohibit the use of cannabis leaves and flowers in extraction was withdrawn after protests from hemp associations
Canada reveals plans to restrict flavours in inhalable cannabis products
25th June 2021 - News analysis |
The Canadian government has served notice of plans to restrict flavours in cannabis vaping products and inhaled cannabis extracts across the country, arguing that it will make those products less appealing to youth
UK report says cannabinoids should be under health, not law-and-order rules
24th June 2021 - News analysis |
The British government must take oversight of CBD and medical cannabis out of Home Office hands and place it with the Department of Health and Social Care, according to a new report on post-Brexit regulation
UK debate reveals broad agreement on need to reform outdated drugs law
24th June 2021 - News analysis |
Members of Parliament from across the political spectrum in the UK believe the 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act is in urgent need of reform, after 50 years of “wasting lives” and holding back vital research
Brazil moves closer to legalising medical cannabis, despite president’s veto threat
21st June 2021 - News analysis |
A bill that would allow the cultivation and processing of hemp and cannabis in Brazil has passed an important committee vote in the country’s lower legislative chamber – but serious obstacles remain
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 12th-18th June
18th June 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from Croatia, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, North Macedonia, UK, Ukraine, Canada and the US
Official report favours legalisation, but France is unlikely to budge on cannabis
17th June 2021 - News analysis |
Members of the French National Assembly appear unlikely to follow the recommendations made in a recent report on recreational cannabis, despite its scathing criticism of the current harsh regime
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 5th-11th June
11th June 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Lithuania, North Macedona, Portugal, Spain, UK, Ukraine, Canada, US, Brazil and Morocco
France to clarify regulation of CBD hemp extracts with upcoming decree
11th June 2021 - News analysis |
A draft ministerial decree to clarify the regulation of CBD in France is under consideration, but many in the industry are unhappy with the proposed measures
What changes can be expected in the near future for the regulation of CBD in France?
11th June 2021 - Blogs |
A draft proposal clarifying CBD regulations in France could lead to further enforcement on the sales of CBD products – heavily impacting the current make-up of the French market in the process. The draft arrêté, not publicly available but seen by CBD-Intel, would clarify current unclear regulations for CBD including unequivocally banning hemp flowers as a product. This would severely » Continue Reading.
Regulatory report: Austria, June 2021
10th June 2021 - Regulatory reports |
This regulatory report looks at the current situation for CBD in Austria, focusing on cultivation, processing, import and export, extracts and finished products
The battle for medical cannabis goes on in Mississippi after ballot is annulled
8th June 2021 - News analysis |
Mississippi supporters of medical cannabis are fighting to have their voices heard after a vote for legalisation was thrown out by the US state’s Supreme Court
Regulatory report: Europe’s regulation of herbal products for smoking
7th June 2021 - Regulatory reports |
Hemp flowers are treated similarly in Europe to all other hemp-derived CBD products in that market restrictions differ from country to country
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 29th May-4th June
4th June 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Ukraine, the US, Argentina and Colombia
New UK cannabis industry body brings together a wide range of expertise
3rd June 2021 - Blogs |
A new UK cannabis industry association claims to be the first to bring together members from every aspect of the industry – with a range of more than 100 members already
Regulatory report: China – importing and exporting hemp, cannabis and CBD
2nd June 2021 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides an overview of the current regulations for import and export of hemp, cannabis and CBD products in China
Regulatory report: US state-by-state regulation of dispensary sales
31st May 2021 - Regulatory reports |
This report examines which US states that have legalised medical or recreational cannabis allow for the sale of hemp-derived CBD products in their dispensaries
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 22nd-28th May
28th May 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from Belgium, France, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, the US, China and Morocco
Another one bites the dust as Hawaii tries and fails again to legalise cannabis
25th May 2021 - News analysis |
Despite the island state’s generally liberal outlook, and long association with cannabis culture, legalisation of recreational use remains a frustrated dream for many in Hawaii
Regulatory report: Spain, May 2021
25th May 2021 - Regulatory reports |
Significant changes are not expected for Spanish CBD and cannabis regulation in the short term as the main political parties remain conservative. This report provides an overview of the current status of CBD, hemp and cannabis
Small steps towards regulation raise big hopes for cannabinoids in Argentina
24th May 2021 - News analysis |
Early moves towards a regulatory framework that would allow a cannabinoid industry in Argentina have been welcomed by insiders who hope ultimately to match or surpass the progress made by other South American nations
Regulatory report: Bulgaria, May 2021
24th May 2021 - Regulatory reports |
This report offers an overview of the current regulatory regime in Bulgaria for CBD, hemp and cannabis, covering all areas from cultivation and processing to finished products, and medical and recreational cannabis
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 15th-21st May
21st May 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from EU, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Lithuania, Switzerland, UK, US, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Ecuador, Morocco and South Africa
Regulatory report: US state-by state regulation of delta-8 THC
21st May 2021 - Regulatory reports |
Because US states can and do differ from federal law when it comes to controlled substances, it is important to analyse each state’s law on delta-8 THC. This report provides a state-by-state guide to delta-8 THC
Is delta-8 THC a legal product in the US?
20th May 2021 - Blogs |
CBD-Intel’s opinion from a reading of laws at the federal level is that – currently – delta-8 THC should be considered legal if derived from a legal hemp plant. This is because the federal definition of hemp encompasses multiple parts including cannabinoids, derivatives and isomers and shields them from the federal definition of tetrahydrocannabinols listed in Schedule I of the » Continue Reading.
Regulatory report: delta-8 THC in the US
19th May 2021 - Regulatory reports |
Delta-8 THC has emerged as the hottest new cannabinoid in the US market. This report examines federal law on delta-8, notes trends that are happening at state level, and discusses what the future may hold
What can we learn from the distribution of brands by main product category and retailer type in the UK?
14th May 2021 - Blogs |
CBD-Intel’s new UK online report highlights a number of interesting market developments. Among them is the information that brand distribution provides. From a dominance perspective, more brands are now being listed for cosmetic than vape products. This shows how cosmetics now have more exposure to the wider population by having a more diverse range of brand offerings along with greater » Continue Reading.
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 8th-14th May
14th May 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from Austria, Germany, Greece, Malta, Spain, the UK, the US, China, Japan, New Zealand, Panama and Uruguay
The Future of CBD in Europe post novel food regulations
12th May 2021 - Presentations , Resources |
Tim Phillips, CBD-Intel’s managing director, recently presented at CBD Live during VOXPO – Virtual Online Vape & CBD Expo on 28th April 2021. In addition to an overview of the impact of Covid-19 on the retail environment, he provided a comparative analysis of the current Novel Food legislation in the UK and the US, as well as discussion around how » Continue Reading.
Regulatory report: UK, May 2021
10th May 2021 - Regulatory reports |
This report offers an in-depth look at the current regulatory framework for hemp, CBD and cannabis in the UK, including its medical and recreational cannabis regime
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 1st-7th May
7th May 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from the EU, France, Greece, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, UK, Canada, Mexico, US, Australia and China
Could CBD/hemp vaping equipment be exempt from the incoming rule prohibiting the mailing of e-cigarette and vaporiser-related products through the US Postal Service (USPS)?
7th May 2021 - Blogs |
Recent consultation guidance does suggest that the USPS is considering broadly exempting hemp and CBD services from the incoming rule. The guidance states: “For hemp-based products containing CBD with a THC concentration not exceeding 0.3 percent, mailers must retain, and prepare to make available upon request, records establishing compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws pertaining to hemp » Continue Reading.
Legalisation of cannabis looks like being a hot topic in Germany’s federal elections
3rd May 2021 - News analysis |
With federal elections due in September, Germany’s Free Democratic Party (FDP) has called on the government to draft a law permitting the controlled distribution of cannabis for adult use
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 24th-30th April
30th April 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from Belgium, Latvia Portugal, UK, US, Argentina, Armenia, Australia and Brazil
South Africa’s new national cannabis plan could spark regional change
30th April 2021 - News analysis |
South Africa releases the National Cannabis Master Plan, which will not only boost and uplift the southern Africa cannabis industry, but will set a regional precedent for the growth of a legal cannabis market in the area
Regulatory report: Slovakia, April 2021
28th April 2021 - Regulatory reports |
CBD will become legal for the first time in Slovakia on 1st May 2021. This report offers a detailed overview of the regulatory framework in the country for hemp, CBD and medical and recreational cannabis
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 17th-23rd April
23rd April 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from Germany, Latvia Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, UK, Canada, US, China, Lesotho and Malawi
UK FSA releases initial validated novel food application list
23rd April 2021 - News analysis |
The long-anticipated UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) initial list of products supported by a validated CBD novel food application has been released
