LATEST ALERTS
Positive regulatory changes for CBD, hemp and cannabis in Uruguay
23rd August 2021 - News analysis |
Uruguay is expected to become one of the first countries to officially legalise the use of CBD in ingestible products
Regulation and legislation
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 14th-20th August
20th August 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from the EU, Germany, the US, Fiji and Japan
Regulatory report: Portugal, August 2021
17th August 2021 - Regulatory reports |
This report covers the current legal regime for hemp, CBD and cannabis in Portugal
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 7th-13th August
13th August 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from Netherlands, Spain, Poland, the US and Guyana
Medical use of psilocibyn in Canada could grow, but consumer sale unlikely
13th August 2021 - News analysis |
A court case could force the Canadian government to process requests to use psilocybin for psychotherapeutic treatment more quickly
What lies behind the CBD industry’s continued interest in the field of nicotine replacement?
11th August 2021 - Blogs , News analysis |
A new study has shown some limited effectiveness for the use of CBD in combatting nicotine withdrawal symptoms
Spain’s PSOE has a change of heart over legalising medical cannabis
11th August 2021 - News analysis |
Members of Spain’s ruling party are warming to the idea of legalising medicinal cannabis just months after claiming scientific evidence was insufficient to support such an initiative
New regulations spell positive steps for Thailand’s cannabis and hemp industry
9th August 2021 - News analysis |
A series of changes in Thai law governing both medical cannabis and hemp has made the country one of the most cannabinoid-friendly countries in Asia
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 31st July-6th August
6th August 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from Spain, the UK, the US, Australia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Israel
Could e-cig ‘shake and vape’ be a model for sales of ingestible CBD products?
5th August 2021 - Blogs , News analysis |
There remains no certainty over the future regulation of ingestible CBD products in many jurisdictions
Three states lay out a possible roadmap for US regulation of delta-8 products
2nd August 2021 - News analysis |
Three US states where recreational cannabis states is legal have now moved to regulate hemp-derived delta-8 THC products by placing them under their state cannabis programmes
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 24th-30th July
30th July 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from Czech Republic, Germany, Spain, the US and Colombia
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 17th-23rd July
23rd July 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from Belgium, Ireland, Italy, the US and South Korea
What can be concluded from the appointment of Lina Khan as new chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)?
22nd July 2021 - Blogs , News analysis |
Lina Khan’s appointment to chair the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – confirmed last month – was a bit of a surprise
Malawi set for its first hemp harvest following legalisation and licensing
20th July 2021 - News analysis |
Malawi is set to have its first hemp harvest this year following the licensing of 36 companies. However, despite hopes the plant could change the country’s economic fortunes, it will continue to be strictly regulated
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 10th-16th July
16th July 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from the Germany, North Macedonia, Spain, Ukraine, Canada, US, Argentina, Brazil, Israel and Peru
EU novel food assessment: No easy end in sight
16th July 2021 - Blogs , News analysis |
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?
From tax to social equity: three US states’ recreational cannabis rules compared
15th July 2021 - News analysis |
Three more states have been added to the growing list of US jurisdictions allowing adult use of recreational cannabis. And they have learned lessons on how to frame regulation from those that came before
Regulatory report: US state-by-state regulation of CBD in pet food
13th July 2021 - Regulatory reports |
This report examines US federal and all state law as it pertains to CBD in pet food
Regulatory report: Norway, July 2021
13th July 2021 - Regulatory reports |
Cannabis and hemp fall under the same regulatory framework in Norway. This report addresses the current legal regime for CBD, hemp and cannabis
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
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
