Eight Democratic U.S. senators signed off on a framework that would ban synthetic substances such as delta-8 THC while leaving CBD eligible for use in supplements, foods, and cosmetics under […]
U.S. Democrats sign off on framework to rein in hemp intoxicants while protecting CBD Read More »
A group of hemp industry stakeholders has formally asked the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) to clarify whether whole-plant hemp extracts should be treated as novel foods, arguing that they
UK stakeholders push food safety authority to separate CBD isolates from hemp oils Read More »
Florida regulators will take public comment today on a proposed rule aimed at keeping intoxicating hemp products out of the hands of children — an action long overdue. For years,
Florida’s debate over ‘intoxicating hemp’ packaging masks deeper flaws in state rules Read More »
Italy’s escalating crackdown on hemp and CBD has hit Bologna-based Enecta, which saw its main e-commerce site disappear without warning earlier this year—an episode co-founder Jacopo Paolini said is another
Cannabinoid firm’s takedown another ‘wake-up call’ in Italy’s treacherous hemp market Read More »
A proposed federal crackdown on intoxicating hemp-derived products has triggered a political standoff between Kentucky’s two Republican senators, with Sen. Rand Paul blocking an agriculture spending bill that includes language
Dispute over intoxicating hemp regulation puts spending bill on hold in U.S. Senate Read More »
Dodgy producers of hemp-derived intoxicants would have a year to continue selling their colorfully packaged treats to kids before the substances are banned or regulated federally, members of a U.S.
U.S. proposal would restrict hemp intoxicants, give industry a year to wind down sales Read More »
A proposed agency in Pennsylvania would oversee intoxicating hemp-derived substances under a recently introduced bipartisan bill, SB 49. A newly formed Cannabis Control Board (CCB) would take over regulation of
Hemp, medical pot would be regulated by one agency under bill floated in Pennsylvania Read More »
Federal outlook: Congress steers toward closing controversial loophole Action around intoxicating hemp products remained fast and furious this week, with federal lawmakers moving ahead on sweeping restrictions and several states
Action fast, furious across U.S. as officials scramble to rein in intoxicating hemp Read More »
South Africa’s Mpumalanga province is including industrial hemp in its efforts to boost agricultural trade with China, positioning hempseed and wellness derivatives as promising export categories alongside avocados, macadamia nuts,
South African province eyes China for hemp exports in new Brics-driven trade push Read More »
[This story is an update to our coverage Thursday, June 5] A Republican-controlled House panel has advanced a spending bill that CBD stakeholders warn could cripple the sector by banning
Provision targeting intoxicating hemp advances, casting cloud over U.S. CBD market Read More »
