Hempcrete scores a perfect ‘O’ under ASTM fire testing in USA
Hempcrete’s perfect performance in recent fire resistance tests in the USA can help move the material one step closer to acceptance after samples put together…
Regulatory
Euro hemp association says UK move on CBD is step in right direction
CBD stakeholders in Europe say the UK Food Standard Agency’s (FSA) recent warning to producers and consumers is a step in the right direction for…
Irish stakeholders push back against government survey, CBD recalls
Irish hemp stakeholders are aggressively pushing back against a government survey of CBD products on the market and mandated recalls that have caused chaos and…
U.S. farm group urges 1% THC limit, longer harvest period
One of the largest farm organizations in the USA has called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to raise the allowable level of THC…
Hemp stakeholders in Greece push to clear path for producers
Greek hemp stakeholders say they have redoubled their efforts to clear a path for producers following the election of a new conservative government last summer….
European hemp association gains status with key food authority
The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) said its recently attained status as a registered stakeholder in the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will better position…
Thailand joins ‘1-percent club’ in setting THC limits for hemp
Thailand has joined leading global nations by setting the level of THC allowable in hemp to a full 1.0% by dry weight, according to a…
Hemp companies in USA get relief from troublesome banking rules
A joint statement this week from a group of federal and state agencies notified banks across the country of changes that would normalize the business…
Czech firm seeks Novel Food designation for synthetically made CBD
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has registered an application for synthetically manufactured Cannabidiol as a Novel Food ingredient from Czech-based phytocannabinoids maker CBDepot. The…
Hemp stakeholders, lawmakers call for flexibility on THC
Hemp stakeholders and lawmakers supporting hemp in the USA have labeled proposed hemp rules from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as too restrictive,…