Prague lab is certified ‘patient focused’
A laboratory at the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) in Prague has been approved under the U.S.-based Patient Focused Certification regime to study quality and compliance for medical cannabis. The …
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German firms aid in post-quake Nepal
German firms HempConsult GmbH and Hempro Int. have donated funds for a single unit hempcrete-built home under an initiative of Shah Hemp Inno-Ventures (SHIV), Nepal. “This is the kind of …
EU rules change could give hemp subsidies
An impending change in EU regulations could open the door to alternative subsidies for hemp farmers following the discontinuation of other EU hemp fiber cash-back programs, sources have suggested to …
ICCI seminar puts focus on patient
The International Cannabis and Cannabinoid Institute (ICCI) will hold a first-ever European seminar on Patient Focused Certification (PFC) — the group’s effort to ensure quality in the production of hemp …
Creso signs up Czech distributor
Creso Pharma, listed just last month on the Australian Stock Exchange, has negotiated a distribution agreement in the Czech Republic with MEDI-IN s.r.o, Creso announced. MEDI-IN will move Creso’s CBDium supplement through its established …
Our Polish Golden Hemp Autumn
Twenty-four leading hemp professionals from all over the world gathered in Poland Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22, 2016 for the Hemp2020 Investment Summit. Most rolled in on Thursday for the …
EIHA hits at pharma firms in CBD skirmish
The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) this week criticized “a few pharmaceutical companies” for leading a fight for legislation that would make CBD a prescription-only drug, on the heels of …
Popular hemp building book back on market
A fresh supply of “Building with Hemp,” the Steve Allin book about hempcrete construction, is now available, the long-time builder announced this week. The book, in its second edition, was …
Reps from 11 Countries at Summit
Thirty hemp professionals from 11 countries will attend the Hemp2020: Food & Health Investment Summit later this week in Poland. Guests from Australia, Czech Republic, Ethiopia, Finland, Germany, Italy, Nepal, Poland, Slovenia, …
CBD Sellers Could Take a Hit in UK
The European cannabidiol (CBD) market appears headed to take another hit — this time in the UK — as developments surrounding CBD’s designation as a “medicine” have caused confusion among …
