EIHA says its CBD research will satisfy EU food safety agency’s requirements
EIHA projects GmbH, a consortium of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA), said research it is currently conducting on the safety of CBD will meet…
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Two UK groups are off CBD advisory board amid turmoil over guidance for the sector
A UK advisory board on CBD was scheduled to meet today amid turmoil that has left members representing two trade bodies no longer a part…
UK parliamentary group urges radical overhaul of CBD approval system
A parliamentary group in the UK has recommended the government abandon the current system for approving CBD products through the regime for new or “novel”…
IHBA Symposium will explore advanced solutions for hemp building
Delegates to this year’s International Hemp Building Symposium can see demonstrations of hemp decortication technology and hempcrete spraying during the 10th edition of the event,…
International hemp federation announces interim board, and an ambitious mission
A newly-created international alliance of hemp stakeholder groups has held its first meeting as it embarks on a mission to consolidate the industry worldwide. The…
$2.5 million backs newly formed hemp research initiative in USA
Academic researchers and hemp companies have joined in a public-private partnership to address challenges faced by the U.S. hemp sector, backed by $2.5 million in…
Hemp called ‘golden opportunity’ for Peru, but progress is lacking
Cannabis advocates in Peru say establishing a hemp program – now non-existent – is key to better aligning the country with international Sustainable Development Goals…
Portuguese trade group asks government to suspend hemp amendment
Trade group Cannacasa has requested the Portuguese government suspend an amendment that puts tight restrictions on hemp production, calling the law “highly harmful to the…
Hemp associations say existing global conventions make CBD legal
Eleven hemp associations from around the world have agreed to a common position on CBD, seeking normalization they say is implied by existing international conventions….
Hemp building association calls for overhaul of performance criteria
Current methods for measuring the energy performance of building materials are flawed, and give a false representation of overall performance, according to a recently released…
