Italian lawmakers from both conservative and liberal parties are pushing back against a proposed ban on industrial hemp flowers, warning that the measure would harm the economy and go against […]
Political parties from left and right unite against Italy’s proposed hemp flower ban Read More »
Portuguese regulators are facing criticism over their decision to withdraw several cosmetic products containing cannabidiol (CBD) from the market, a move that contradicts European Union law regarding the free movement
Portuguese health authorities blocking CBD cosmetics trade in violation of EU law Read More »
A European trade group has launched a new online platform that aims to revolutionize textile research and sourcing for the fashion and home sectors. The Linen & Hemp Dream Lab
European natural fibers alliance merges platforms to create ‘Linen & Hemp Dream Lab’ Read More »
The Austrian Supreme Administrative Court has ruled that smokable hemp flowers are subject to the country’s tobacco tax, and may only be sold in licensed tobacco shops. While the tobacco
Smokable hemp flowers taxed and restricted to tobacco shops under Austrian court ruling Read More »
UK regulators say they are making progress approving CBD products, and expect to cross an important milestone next year on the way to establishing the country’s estimated $850 million market.
Public consultation on CBD in UK set for early next year as approval process grinds on Read More »
Farmers in Moldova will finally be able to grow industrial hemp for food and fiber outputs after amendments to regulate cultivation were approved by the government last week. The changes,
Moldova approves hemp farming for seed and fiber, but flowers for CBD still restricted Read More »
German cannabis stakeholders are urging legislation critical to the hemp industry be prioritized so it can come into force before any early elections next year, amid the country’s ongoing political
Germany’s political crisis threatens to further delay long-awaited changes to hemp law Read More »
A key UK drugs agency has recommended raising the THC limit for industrial hemp from 0.2% to 0.3% “on the field,” bringing it in line with the EU and the
UK agency backs increase in hemp THC limit from 0.2% to 0.3%, aligning with EU, USA Read More »
An Italian court has suspended a decree from the country’s Ministry of Health that blocked the market for CBD, a victory for stakeholders who say they are battling the government
Italian court suspends ban on CBD, backing stakeholders in fight with government Read More »
Fiber processing machine maker Cretes has opened a new technology testing facility focused on hemp and flax bast fiber. Customers can collaborate with Cretes experts to test their own materials
Customers can test Belgian company’s fiber processing tech on simulated production line Read More »
