Rules hold back local players as UK CBD market seen hitting €800 million
A report released today shows the UK CBD market could generate £690 million (€800 million) in 2021 sales, outstripping estimates made in 2019 which predicted…
Regulatory
THC rules loosened in Wisconsin, but it won’t help CBD growers
Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) issued a new emergency rule that will let some hemp growers save crops that go over…
Cops’ clueless policy on CBD draws rebuke from German association
A threatened crackdown on CBD sellers by local German police again shows the need for clear – and clearly communicated – rules for the popular…
CBG gets safety approval for inclusion in EU cosmetics database
The European Commission has added cannabigerol (CBG) to the EU’s cosmetic ingredient database (Cosing), clearing the compound as safe for use in health & beauty…
Poland near accord on raising hemp THC level to 0.3%
The Polish government has tentatively agreed to increase the THC limit for industrial hemp from the current 0.2% to 0.3%. The preliminary accord was reached…
USPS delays ban on vape products
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has delayed a ban on the mailing of vape products that was to come into force this past Monday. The…
U.S. postal rules make outlook bleak for small vape companies
[UPDATE April 27, 2021: Implementation of these rules has been delayed] Rules taking effect this week in the U.S. could cause serious headaches for companies…
Report says Ghana should favor local investors, farmers
Policymakers in Ghana should implement hemp rules that favor local investors and farmers under a well-equipped agency that will spearhead production and research into developing…
Initiative in U.S. aims to improve THC testing in labs
Two U.S. companies will work with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on ways to improve testing in cannabis labs under the Institute’s…
First food safety applications for CBD advance in UK
Three CBD brands may remain on the market in the United Kingdom after three food safety applications were approved under Novel Foods rules. The Food…