Greece has sharply narrowed its legal market for hemp-derived cannabinoid products, effectively forcing full-spectrum CBD oils and some other natural extracts off shelves under rules that demand virtually no THC
New CBD regulations ‘set Greece back 15 years’ as natural extracts are squeezed Read More »
Polish hemp fields have nearly doubled this year, reaching roughly 2,171 hectares by the end of July as the number of registered producers continues to rise under a simplified regulatory
‘Real demand’ pushes Polish hemp fields to expand, in return to ‘industrial foundations’ Read More »
Britain is moving toward its first authorizations of CBD foods after a six-year regulatory process, but the approvals could have a limited life as the country prepares to align its
UK nears first CBD food approvals, but coming EU rules could cut their life short Read More »
The U.S. Congress has delayed sweeping restrictions on hemp-derived cannabinoid products for one month, giving lawmakers more time to protect legitimate wellness CBD while reopening a broader fight over whether
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The European Union has formally brought hemp-leaf tea into its food-safety framework, setting THC limits that take effect Jan. 1, 2027, another step toward normalizing leaves as a traditional hemp
EU sets THC limits for hemp-leaf tea, advancing recognition as traditional food Read More »
Canadian fields cultivated for hemp grain rebounded sharply as overall hemp acreage remained relatively stable in 2025, according to the latest annual statistics from the government. Grain, which has historically
Canadian hemp swings back to grain as CBD flower fields vanish, fiber retreats further Read More »
A Czech government working group on psychoactive substances has proposed a sweeping package of restrictions that could roll back hemp policies in one of Europe’s most progressive markets, as regulators
Czech proposal cites intoxicants in attack on Europe’s most progressive hemp framework Read More »
The circus continues to wind down for the clowns in the U.S. intoxicating “hemp” industry, who are running out of maneuvers to stop a federal crackdown after congressional leaders blocked
U.S. Congress blocks latest rescue attempts as intoxicating hemp crackdown nears Read More »
Italy’s industrial hemp sector is showing signs of life after years of contraction, with momentum emerging in food seed and green-building materials, according to a recent analysis. The shift suggests
Italian hemp sector shifts toward food and fiber as industrial markets regain focus Read More »
Europe’s CBD industry is emerging from the novel foods era smaller, weaker and stripped of many of the companies that fueled the sector’s early boom. What began as a regulatory
Europe’s CBD casualties mount as novel foods process radically reshapes the market Read More »
