The New South Wales government has released a draft Hemp Industry Development Plan to ease licensing requirements, advance research and market access, and boost supply chain development. The initiative proposes […]
Australian state proposes hemp reforms to boost market access, develop supply chain Read More »
Australian hemp stakeholders have launched a formal complaint against the country’s agricultural and veterinary regulator, accusing it of inconsistent classification practices and regulatory opacity that have cost the sector millions
Australian hemp group seeks clarity on animal nutrition rules, enforcement delays Read More »
A leading UK trade association said the country’s regulatory framework for CBD products has reached a “significant inflection point” after health and safety officials recently issued updated guidance. The guidance
Trade group sees CBD regulation at ‘inflection point’ as UK agencies refine guidance Read More »
In yet another blow to Italy’s beleaguered hemp sector, the Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has rejected an appeal by stakeholders challenging the government’s restriction of oral CBD products, solidifying
Italy doubles down on hemp crackdown as court backs oral CBD and flower bans Read More »
A congressional hearing meant to address the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) handling of non-psychoactive CBD turned into a discussion about intoxicating hemp products and health fears – and reflecting
Congressional hearing on FDA and CBD zeroes in on intoxicating hemp products Read More »
Italy’s government has invoked emergency powers to push through a controversial ban on hemp flowers, bypassing parliamentary debate and effectively criminalizing an industry said to be worth nearly €2 billion.
Italian government invokes emergency powers to ban hemp flowers immediately Read More »
After years of delay, frustration, and regulatory ambiguity, the U.S. House Oversight Committee is hold a hearing this week that stakeholders hope will mark a turning point for the embattled
Delayed FDA action on CBD faces scrutiny as House hearing revives regulatory hopes Read More »
A bill aimed at shutting down Georgia’s intoxicating hemp industry has stalled in the state’s House of Representatives, giving hemp entrepreneurs and businesses a reprieve for at least another year.
Bill to ban intoxicating hemp in Georgia stalls, giving sellers a one-year reprieve Read More »
A new law in Kentucky should all but wipe out the state market for products containing intoxicating hemp substances. The bill, which puts tight restrictions on beverages and snacks containing
Restrictive new law in Kentucky likely to kill market for intoxicating hemp products Read More »
Some estimates may be overly optimistic but government and stakeholders in Ukraine agree that hemp fields are likely to grow this year despite the continuing Russian assault in the east.
Ukrainian hemp fields expected to grow despite continuing assault by Russia Read More »
