The Italian government has again done an about-face on CBD, issuing a new decree categorizing the hemp-derived compound as a narcotic substance. The change comes after a similar decree in …
In another policy flip-flop, Italy again designates CBD as a narcotic Read More »
The Indian state of Himachal Pradesh could soon see hemp legalized, according to signals from recent government deliberations. A committee headed by state Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi has recommended …
Government talks indicate hemp advancing in Indian state of Himachal Pradesh Read More »
Shady producers of delta-8 THC, the popular synthetic form of marijuana made from hemp-derived CBD, are crying the blues as states ramp up their attempts to protect children from the …
To protect consumers, make CBD medicine only, restrict delta-8 THC to pot shops Read More »
Producers of non-ingestible CBD products saw advertising rules loosened on Facebook in the U.S. after parent company Meta overhauled policies for its social media platforms. The changes also apply to …
Facebook updates policy for ‘non-ingestible’ CBD, loosens rules for hemp fiber, seed Read More »
A new law on CBD in Washington has the potential to radically realign the CBD market as it now exists in the state by essentially handing the sector over to …
The parliament in the Australian state of Victoria has agreed to look into opportunities to expand the local hemp industry, which stakeholders say could take up some economic slack after …
Stakeholders in Australian state say hemp can help fill gap after logging is banned Read More »
A U.S. hemp stakeholder group has again criticized the government’s Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for drawing conclusions based on outdated research it says exaggerates the potential dangers of CBD. …
Hemp group says FDA’s position on CBD is based on outdated research Read More »
Resolving safety issues and setting a legal path for CBD looks like it won’t come anytime soon, according to comments during a webinar held by the U.S. Food & Drug …
‘New path’ to market for legal CBD in U.S. looks like it will be a long one Read More »
The Czech government has halted a planned ban and will further study regulations for CBD and other hemp-derived cannabinoids, reversing a policy announced late last month. “We have agreed that …
Czech government halts planned ban and will reconsider CBD rules Read More »
With the hemp industry in a deep trough, the U.S. Farm Bill now before Congress is an opportunity for a desperately needed reset. But if a recent Farm Bill position …
Industry Leaders’ hemp vision for the 2023 Farm Bill falls far short Read More »
