[Third in a series of recaps on industry developments in 2021]
After the European Parliament agreed to raise the European limit for THC in hemp plants from 0.2% to 0.3%, Europe faces the challenge of establishing EU-wide and consistent national rules for both THC limits in hemp plants and in products. Meanwhile, American hemp stakeholders are working toward a 1.0% THC limit, a trend developing around the globe. Stories about THC and the line between hemp and marijuana that were most popular among HempToday readers this year were: