UK report suggests moving licensing of cannabinoids to health agencies
Licensing for cannabinoid clinical research and consumer cannabinoids should move from the UK’s Home Office to two health agencies, according to a report from a…
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Isle of Man sets rules for export-only medical cannabis sector
CBD and medical marijuana can now be produced for export from the Isle of Man after rules were set by the government. Producer candidates can…
NFL will spend $1 million to study cannabinoids in pain management
The U.S. National Football League (NFL) said it will award $1 million in grants for research into pain management and cannabinoids. The league is soliciting…
Passage of law in Argentina could spark $500 million market
Regulated medical cannabis and hemp industries in Argentina could generate 10,000 new jobs, $500 million in domestic sales and $50 million in exports annually, Minister…
Czech Parliament advances bill that would set THC limit for hemp at 1.0%
A bill that would establish the THC limit for industrial hemp at a full 1.0% and set the stage for the legal marketing of CBD-based…
Denmark permanently authorizes production, export of medical cannabis
The Danish government has permanently authorized licensed companies to produce and export medical cannabis independent of an existing pilot program. “This is an important milestone…
Aurora backs German program widening research horizons
Students at Germany’s Humboldt University of Berlin have expanded the horizons for research into medical cannabis through participation in the first Cannabis Research Class, an…
Lesotho company to focus first on German medical cannabis market
A Lesotho company said it expects to make its first shipment of medical cannabis to Germany later this year. MG Health said it is the…
Thai stakeholders move fast as market rules take effect
Tobacco, food, and health & beauty interests in Thailand are quickly moving to establish hemp operations under rules announced late last year and published by…
German study cites ‘urgent’ need for clear rules on cannabinoids
While cannabinoids have great therapeutic potential under medical supervision, a strong legal framework to fully establish clear regulations is urgently needed, according to a recent…
