A global push to raise hemp THC limit

[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:

European Parliament signs off on raising EU THC limit to 0.3%

U.S. House committee orders review of 0.3% THC limit for hemp

Czech hemp in vanguard as president signs law re-setting THC limit

Recycled HEMP Act proposes measuring THC at producer level

Raid in Germany highlights need for binding rules on THC in food