U.S. lawmakers say DEA rule on THC violates Farm Bill’s intent
U.S. lawmakers have written the government’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), urging the agency to clarify its rules for processing industrial hemp, warning the guidelines could…
THC change in Europe will free dormant hemp varieties, rejuvenate research
Reverting to the 0.3% “on the field” THC limit for industrial hemp in Europe will lead to several opportunities for stakeholders on the continent, opening…
CBD’s narcotic status in Italy to be challenged by 2 hemp groups
Italian and European hemp associations say they will jointly challenge a decree by Italy’s Ministry of Health that added CBD to the country’s list of…
Argentina could have a hemp law by the end of the year
Argentina could have an industrial hemp law by the end of the year after the introduction of a bill aimed at opening up the market…
European Parliament signs off on raising EU THC limit to 0.3%
The European Parliament has voted in favor of increasing the authorized THC level for industrial hemp “on the field” from 0.2% to 0.3%, a critical step…
Canadian firm says it has licenses to set up CBD processing in China
A Canadian company said it has obtained all licenses necessary to start an indoor hemp growing and extraction operation to produce CBD in China. Mary…
Dutch company sees vegan trend boosting orders for hemp proteins
(This is the first in a series of interviews with industry leaders who operate in non-hemp-specific sectors but who have incorporated hemp into their businesses.)…
Australian state of Victoria sets hemp trials at ‘smart farm’
The government in the Australian state of Victoria will back hemp trials at an existing “smart farm” project under a two-year collaboration. Sunraysia Institute of…
Supplement from Spain’s Fytocina mixes hemp protein, Rhodiola
Barcelona-based natural products specialist Fytocina SL has developed and will soon launch Hemp Daily Focus, a capsule based on organic hemp protein powder, Rhodiola and…
Vending machines offering CBD products are targeted in Germany, Poland
Vending machines offering CBD products were recently seized in Germany and Poland as law enforcement officials in both countries appear to be shutting down a…