LATEST ALERTS
Tamarind Intelligence podcast: Why toxicology matters for the novel nicotine sector
18th July 2025 - Podcasts |
Join host Barnaby Page as he speaks with Richard Young about the role of toxicology in vape product safety
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Trump’s second term so far: tariffs mainly hinder the cannabinoid sector in the US
3rd July 2025 - News analysis |
The first six months of the current administration under US president Donald Trump have passed. So far, the administration can be defined by its use of executive orders and its imposition of tariffs on goods imported into the US (implemented by the use of executive orders). The tariffs have clearly had the bigger impact on […]
Tamarind Intelligence podcast: making sense of the flavoured vape problem
18th June 2025 - Podcasts |
Join host Barnaby Page as he speaks with Christopher Russell about the trends surrounding flavours, including proposed bans in Europe.
Tamarind Intelligence podcast: innovations in vape product design
21st May 2025 - Podcasts |
Join host Barnaby Page as he speaks with in-house market analyst Mercedes Gorgni about current and possible future trends in the vape product design market
US-China tariff pause brings relief to cannabinoid firms, but outlook is hazy
15th May 2025 - News analysis |
Goods imported from China to the US will see a 115% reduction in tariffs as of 14th May, but the abrupt, temporary change offers no real certainty for long-term business planning
Tariffs to raise costs in US cannabinoid sector, even though core products spared
7th May 2025 - News analysis |
Although no US tariffs have been levied on imports of medical cannabis or hemp-derived cannabinoid products, pretty much anything else used with cannabinoid products will increase in price
Bill that would amend recreational cannabis legislation passes Senate…
27th February 2025 - Alerts | North America, Ohio, United States |
Australian study: cannabis and tobacco are both complements and substitutes
27th December 2024 - News analysis |
A new study examining the economic relationship between cannabis and tobacco consumption in Australia has shown striking differences in how the two substances interact across age groups
Spain: CBD and cannabis regulation, December 2024
13th December 2024 - Regulatory reports |
This report offers a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Spain for hemp, CBD and other cannabinoids, as well medical and recreational cannabis
Greentank teams up with AIR to develop new line of cannabis-free wellness vapes
7th November 2024 - News analysis |
Canada-based vaping hardware maker Greentank has launched a partnership with Dubai-headquartered group AIR Global, as the shisha market specialist aims to enter the global wellness sector
Cannabinoid and vape brands’ joint affair sparks surprise interest from Middle East
16th August 2024 - News analysis |
Executives were taken aback by the enthusiasm vendors showed for a nicotine vape brand in Dubai with a US West Coast theme, even though it involves a product that the UAE only recently legalised
Not your usual partnership between cannabinoid brand and vaping company
9th August 2024 - News analysis |
Vaping company Ispire has signed a 30-year global licensing agreement with Hidden Hills Club, a cannabinoid operation with wider lifestyle ambitions that will lead to the creation of Hidden Hills branded nicotine vaping products
Intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids: the US market, July 2024
19th July 2024 - Market reports |
This report examines products offered online in the US that contain alternative active ingredients, such as intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids (IHDCs), kratom and mushrooms
Medicinal Cannabis Agency approves dried cannabis flower products for vaporiser…
11th July 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
Contamination and adulteration of vape products: how serious is the problem?
27th May 2024 - News analysis |
The recent discovery of the illicit animal tranquilliser xylazine in cannabis vapes raises concerns about harmful contaminants. How do these substances end up in vaping products?
Medical cannabis amendment bill heads to governor…
17th April 2024 - Alerts | Kentucky, North America, United States |
Ukraine: CBD and cannabis regulation, April 2024
9th April 2024 - Regulatory reports |
This report offers a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Ukraine for hemp, cannabis and CBD, as well as other cannabinoids
Bill amending medical cannabis regulation heads to Senate…
13th March 2024 - Alerts | Kentucky, North America, United States |
EU sustainability proposals: analysis of the most important legal moves of 2023
4th January 2024 - Regulatory reports |
This report aims to briefly analyse the most important legal developments of 2023 related to the EU sustainability proposals that are most likely to impact the CBD vape sector
Colombia: CBD and cannabis regulation, November 2023
28th November 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Colombia for cannabis, hemp and other cannabinoids including CBD
EU battery regulation: new requirements for portable batteries, November 2023
20th November 2023 - Regulatory reports |
A new regulation on batteries was published in the EU Official Journal in July 2023. This report analyses the most important EU requirements related to portable batteries
Thailand: CBD and cannabis regulation, October 2023
4th October 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report offers detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Thailand for cannabis and cannabinoids, including CBD and hemp. It covers everything from cultivation and processing to finished products, extracts and import/export
Canada: CBD and cannabis regulation, September 2023
22nd September 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Canada for CBD and other cannabinoids, hemp, and cannabis (both recreational and medical)
US federal: CBD and cannabis regulation, August 2023
30th August 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis around the current regulatory framework in place on a federal level in the US for hemp, CBD, other cannabinoids as well medical and recreational cannabis
Germany: CBD and cannabis regulation, July 2023
25th July 2023 - Regulatory reports |
Changes are on the horizon for Germany’s cannabis framework. This report offers a detail analysis of the country’s regulatory regime for hemp, cannabinoids including CBD, as well as medical and recreational cannabis
Poland: CBD and cannabis regulation, July 2023
12th July 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current framework in place in Poland for hemp, CBD and other cannabinoids, and both medical and recreational cannabis
Canopy Growth takes stock for fiscal year 2023, looks ahead to new deals and ideas
26th June 2023 - News analysis |
Canopy Growth will stop producing its own cannabis beverages, edibles, vapes and extracts as it continues to look at ways to increase profitability. Using a third-party sourcing model for these products will allow it to free up funds
Turkey: CBD and cannabis regulation, June 2023
21st June 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Turkey for cannabis, hemp, CBD and other non-intoxicating as well as intoxicating cannabinoids, covering all policy areas
South Africa: CBD and cannabis regulation, June 2023
20th June 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides an overview of the current regulatory framework in place in South Africa for hemp, CBD and other cannabinoids, as well as medical and recreational cannabis
European Union: CBD and cannabis regulation, June 2023
6th June 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place in the European Union for cannabis, hemp, CBD and other cannabinoids – intoxicating or not – covering all policy areas
Lithuania: CBD and cannabis regulation, May 2023
22nd May 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in place in Lithuania for hemp and cannabis, as well as CBD, IHDCs and medical and recreational cannabis
Bill addressing hemp products for smoking heads to Senate…
12th May 2023 - Alerts | North America, Texas, United States |
Cookies teams up with e-cigarette maker to supply CBD vaporisers across the US
4th May 2023 - News analysis |
California-based e-cigarette manufacturer Ispire Technology has signed a partnership with US cannabis brand Cookies to sell CBD vapes across the United States
US: the delta-8 THC market – consumer survey report, 2023
25th April 2023 - Market reports |
This report highlights key findings from a consumer survey conducted by CannIntelligence on the usage and perception of delta-8 THC in the US
Latvia: CBD and cannabis regulation, April 2023
24th April 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of Latvia’s regulatory framework for CBD and cannabis, as well as other minor cannabinoids, covering all policy areas
Guyana: CBD and cannabis regulation, April 2023
14th April 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the regulatory framework in place for CBD, hemp and cannabis, covering everything from processing and cultivation to finished products, import/export and the country’s cannabis regime
An analysis of the possible legal risks for disposable vapes in the EU
29th March 2023 - Regulatory reports |
While disposable e-cigs are the fastest growing category in the industry, they are also the fastest growing source of concern for policymakers. This report discusses how and why these products could eventually be banned in the EU
