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CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 17th-20th December
23rd December 2019 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
Ecuador is set to legalise CBD for medical use. This and other updates from the US, Canada, Mexico, Thailand, Zambia and Europe
Regulation and legislation
Italian Senate president unilaterally denies hemp regulation amendment
19th December 2019 - News analysis |
The proposal to regulate and tax low-THC hemp varieties of cannabis has been removed from the budget bill and declared inadmissible by the president of the Italian senate
Calls for new regulation after ‘vape-related’ death of Belgian teenager
19th December 2019 - News analysis |
Regulation in Belgium and possibly across Europe may change as a result of the link being made between CBD vaping and a teenager’s death – though that link has not been verified
Brazil takes a major step towards liberalisation of the hemp industry
19th December 2019 - News analysis |
Brazil has granted industrial hemp cultivation and processing authorisation to a company in a move that may be viewed as a major step towards liberalisation of the hemp and cannabinoid sector in the country
Two CBD products approved under Irish medical cannabis programme
17th December 2019 - News analysis |
The Irish government has given approval to two CBD-based medicines as it starts its medical cannabis programme
Guidance in place, but finance not yet SAFE: CBD-Intel business news in brief
17th December 2019 - News analysis |
Guidance on SAFE Banking, the emergence of non-CBD CBD creams, and a question of wind in Arizona are among the latest items of business news in brief from CBD-Intel
Is Austria losing enthusiasm for the enforcement of novel food rules?
16th December 2019 - News analysis |
Confusion surrounds the sale of CBD food products in Austria – but that has not stopped some companies that have previously run into trouble with the authorities from reintroducing items into the market
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 10th-16th December
16th December 2019 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
A proposal to regulate cannabis for therapeutic purposes has a real chance of advancing under the next government, it has been reported. This and other regulatory stories from Denmark, France, Italy, the UK, Canada, the US and Thailand
Regulatory models and challenges and their effects on the market
16th December 2019 - Podcasts , Resources |
Our host for today’s podcast is Pablo Cano Trilla, CBD’s head of legal analysis, who leads our international, US and EU coverage in regulatory reports and trackers. Pablo is a qualified attorney, specialised in international law, EU law and politics, and property law. In this podcast, he reveals his recent presentation at Cannabis Business Iberia […]
The impacts and challenges of regulating Hemp and CBD products on the market
16th December 2019 - Presentations , Resources |
Our head of legal analysis, Pablo Cano Trilla, presented the impacts and challenges of regulating hemp and CBD products globally during the Cannabis Business Iberia conference in the city of Zaragoza, Spain. He also shared key insights around regulation and presented opportunities for the future of the market. We invite you to download his presentation […]
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief extra: 10th-11th December
11th December 2019 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
The Canadian province of Nova Scotia is preparing to clamp down on cannabis vaping products that smell or taste of anything else. This and other regulatory items are brought to you in this CBD-Intel news in brief extra
USDA publishes interim rule with tentative hemp regulation
11th December 2019 - Regulatory reports |
The US Department of Agriculture hemp rules have been published, developing the 2018 federal Farm Bill in time to offer guidance to farmers for the 2020 hemp growing season. This report provides in-depth information
Hemp regulatory environment in the US and new USDA hemp rule
11th December 2019 - Podcasts , Resources |
Our host for today’s podcast is Berta Camps-Bisbal, CBD-Intel’s US regulatory analyst, responsible for tracking all US federal, state and local regulations. In this episode, Berta talks about the hemp regulatory environment in the US and covers the new hemp rule recently published by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). She shares key insights and […]
CBD and sports: legal issues and sponsorship opportunities
10th December 2019 - Regulatory reports |
This report examines the legal scope of the use of CBD in sport within the principal sport organisations based in North America and Europe. More specifically, it looks at the position and policies of major leagues and sports organisations, and the ability of CBD hemp companies to sponsor sport teams.
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 3rd-9th December
9th December 2019 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
Brazil has approved the sale of cannabis-based products in pharmacies. This and other stories from the US, Canada, Poland, Norway, Israel and New Zealand
CBD considered a medicine: Finland regulatory report
9th December 2019 - Regulatory reports |
CBD is considered a medicine in Finland and any CBD-infused product, whether for human or animal use, would be classified as a medicinal product. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the regulatory landscape of CBD in Finland
Video: Brexit round table
7th December 2019 - Resources , Videos |
The organisers of Hemp and CBD Expo invited our MD, Tim Phillips, to participate in their round table about Brexit. Their aim was to objectively understand what the Brexit impacts are going to be over the next few years for CBD and the UK CBD industry. Don’t miss out on this interesting debate. If you […]
Rules vary between different regions: Poland regulatory report
3rd December 2019 - Regulatory reports |
CBD-Intel looks at the rules and regulations governing CBD in Poland, including novel foods, cosmetics, e-liquids, flowers and import and export requirements
Italy’s Five Star party proposes new tax regulation on hemp products
3rd December 2019 - News analysis |
Two amendments to regulate the sale of hemp products have been put forward by Italy’s Five Star party, including a tax on hemp-related items
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 26th November-2nd December
2nd December 2019 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
In Austria, the Administrative Court of Vienna has ruled in favour of a CBD producer that filed a complaint against the police taking his driver’s licence after he failed a THC test. More on this story, plus stories from the US, Mexico, Canada, Brazil and Europe
Mexico wrestles with proposals over legalisation of cannabis
2nd December 2019 - News analysis |
Mexico is getting closer to approving new legislation that will legalise cannabis; however, the question of whether CBD products should also be legalised is splitting opinions within the ruling party
Italian government urged to take action on hemp regulation
2nd December 2019 - News analysis |
The Italian government has been urged to take action on regulating hemp and derived products, in a resolution adopted by the Agricultural Commission of the Italian House of Representatives
Law criminalising the use of cannabis challenged in Indian court
29th November 2019 - News analysis |
An Indian court is getting ready to hear a petition challenging the constitutionality of a law prohibiting and criminalising the use of cannabis. India has a long history of usage of cannabis, yet the plant is classified as a drug under narcotics law
Quebec monopoly calls temporary halt to sales of cannabis vaping devices
27th November 2019 - News analysis |
Cannabis-based vaping products won’t be legally available in Canada’s second-largest province “for the time being” after the Quebec government-owned cannabis monopoly decided to keep them off the shelves
Police set to drop ‘drug bust’ charges: CBD-Intel business news in brief
25th November 2019 - News analysis |
CBD-Intel’s regular round-up of business news in brief revisits the strange case of the Fed Ex tip-off that got New York police confused
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 19th-25th November
25th November 2019 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
Leaves have been added back into the EU CosIng according to Lorenza Romanese, managing director of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA). This and other regulatory news from Europe, as well as the US and India
Inclusion of cannabis leaf extract in EU cosmetics database ‘a milestone’
25th November 2019 - News analysis |
The inclusion of some new cannabis-related entries in the CosIng catalogue will facilitate the placement of cannabis-containing cosmetics in the EU market – provided all other rules, such as limits on THC, are respected
Podcast: Global markets’ efforts to develop a legal framework concerning CBD
25th November 2019 - Podcasts , Resources |
Our host for today’s podcast is Lydia Thompson, editor at CBD-Intel, who will be joined by CBD-Intel senior regulatory analyst Marija Obradovic. Marija is focused on legal and policy analysis of CBD and cannabis-based consumer products. The discussion looks at the different approaches taken by countries when trying to form a policy on hemp and […]
US hemp crops going to rot and waste for lack of access to processing
25th November 2019 - News analysis |
US hemp farmers are facing devastating crop rot due to a lack of processing capability and limited access to financial measures, according to an industry expert
Welcome to CBD-Intel’s podcast series
25th November 2019 - Podcasts , Resources |
CBD-Intel’s regular podcasts provide expert insight into global regulation, market trends and the latest developments. Join us to find out more about this fast-moving industry with the CBD-Intel team. Thanks for listening!
Regulation of CBD in edibles: an international overview
25th November 2019 - Regulatory reports |
The CBD industry navigates a complex and changing regulatory landscape across the world, with parts of the industry operating in a grey area. This is particularly the case for one of the most popular product categories on the market: edibles
Small packet label exemptions: a guide to European CLP regulation, part 3
22nd November 2019 - Regulatory reports |
CBD-Intel examines possible exemptions for some small packages in EU regulations concerning classification, labelling and packaging (CLP)
International regulation of CBD in cosmetics: a global overview
21st November 2019 - Regulatory reports |
The regulatory landscape for CBD products varies across the world and constantly changing, making compliance a potential minefield. This report provides an overview of the current legal status of CBD cosmetics in key markets around the world
A NICE change of heart as UK approves CBD-based medicines after all
21st November 2019 - News analysis |
Official approval by the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) of the drugs Epidyolex and Sativex will be seen by many as a positive sign of growing acceptance of cannabis-based medicines
Zero THC and no flower in end products: France regulatory report
20th November 2019 - Regulatory reports |
Cannabis regulation in France is considered to be among the most stringent in Europe and violations of law are punished with severe penalties. This report provides regulatory information on aspects from import and export to finished products and extracts
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 12th-18th November
18th November 2019 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
According to the latest investigation on the outbreak of lung diseases associated with vaping, released on Friday by the CDC, vitamin E acetate was the substance found in all of the samples tested. This and other stories from the US, Europe and Israel
US federal spending package to provide funding for research and enforcement
18th November 2019 - News analysis |
A “minibus spending package” in the US Senate will provide hemp stakeholders with protection as well as funding for further work by federal institutions in the sector
CBD firm denies liability over driver’s lost job and woman’s amputation
14th November 2019 - News analysis |
The owner of the JustCBD range of products is being sued in Florida by a woman who claims she lost both her legs after vaping CBD oil – and in Illinois by a truck driver who lost his job over a failed drug test
Arizona regulatory snapshot, November 2019
14th November 2019 - Regulatory reports |
Hemp is only allowed to be grown in Arizona for commercial or research purposes. This snapshot provides an overview of restrictions relating to import and export, processing, licences, extracts and finished products
CBD vaping will not be allowed under Massachusetts ban exemption
13th November 2019 - News analysis |
CBD vaping will not be permitted under an exemption from cannabis regulators to the vaping ban brought in by the Republican governor of Massachusetts, Charlie Baker
Portugal steps up enforcement over edibles with seizure in Porto
13th November 2019 - News analysis |
Authorities in Porto recently seized over 500 edible products, stepping up enforcement efforts
Upcoming legislation set to propel Colombian CBD industry development
12th November 2019 - News analysis |
Upcoming legislation in Colombia could help to clarify details between psychoactive and non-psychoactive cannabis, which in turn will help speed up the development of the CBD industry
NYPD acts on FedEx tip-off that was shrugged off by police in Vermont
12th November 2019 - News analysis |
Police in Vermont were satisfied with the legality of a shipment of hemp after being tipped off by delivery company FedEx – but the New York Police Department took a different view
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 5th-11th November
11th November 2019 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
A Senate vote in Mexico on legalising cannabis has been postponed. In Germany, three hemp shops have been raided on suspicion of breaking narcotics and pharmaceuticals laws. These and other stories from the US, Asia and Paraguay
Trump nominee Hahn unlikely to change much as FDA commissioner
6th November 2019 - News analysis |
Little is expected to change at the US FDA in terms of CBD or cannabis policy if president Donald Trump’s nominee Stephen Hahn is approved as commissioner, according to sources contacted by CBD-Intel
CBD flowers, cosmetics and vapes legal, while edibles in grey area: Switzerland regulatory report
6th November 2019 - Regulatory reports |
CBD is not a scheduled substance in Switzerland, and its legality in the finished product depends on the intended use. This inevitably leads to a somewhat confusing regulatory framework with many different rules and restrictions
Challenges to regulating CBD globally
5th November 2019 - Presentations , Resources |
From Canada to China, it has proven impossible to find a single approach to regulating the plethora of CBD consumer products. Marija Obradovic, one of CBD-Intel’s senior analysts, presented the latest insights into the global markets’ efforts to develop a legal framework concerning CBD at the Medical Cannabiz Summit World in Malta, held on 5th […]
CBD regulation will not be forgotten by new Polish parliament, says ex-MP
5th November 2019 - News analysis |
CBD issues will be addressed in Poland’s next parliamentary session, according to former MP Piotr Liroy-Marzec
Polish hemp fields grow and grow with profit potential of CBD
5th November 2019 - News analysis |
CBD cultivation continues to grow rapidly, and aggregate surface of Polish hemp fields has significantly increased over the past five years
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 28th October-4th November
4th November 2019 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
It has been reported that the prime minister of Tonga denied rumours that there would be a public consultation on the legalisation of hemp. In addition, we bring a regulatory roundup of news from the US, Thailand, Turkey and the EU
