The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized Phase 2 clinical trials for an oral CBD solution intended to address autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The initiative to develop the
BAT-backed CBD treatment for autism gets FDA greenlight for next round of trials Read More »
States are continuing to press efforts to crack down on intoxicating hemp products in the USA, ramping up legislative efforts even as the delayed 2023 Farm Bill looms as a
States continue efforts to restrict intoxicating hemp as Congress weighs Farm Bill Read More »
Italian lawmakers from both conservative and liberal parties are pushing back against a proposed ban on industrial hemp flowers, warning that the measure would harm the economy and go against
Political parties from left and right unite against Italy’s proposed hemp flower ban Read More »
After years of regulatory hurdles and slow government action, New Zealand’s industrial hemp sector is hopeful that long-awaited reforms could finally unlock the industry’s full economic potential. The announcement of
Government review sparks hope for New Zealand’s stalled industrial hemp industry Read More »
Portuguese regulators are facing criticism over their decision to withdraw several cosmetic products containing cannabidiol (CBD) from the market, a move that contradicts European Union law regarding the free movement
Portuguese health authorities blocking CBD cosmetics trade in violation of EU law Read More »
Michigan’s legalization of recreational marijuana in 2018 has led to a decrease in unregulated intoxicating hemp products, a sheriff from the state told a congressional committee at a recent hearing.
Michigan sheriff links drop in intoxicating hemp products to marijuana legalization Read More »
Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice (STJ) has upheld a six-month deadline for the country’s food and drug agency to regulate the import, cultivation, and sale of hemp for medicinal, pharmaceutical,
Brazil’s hemp regulation moves forward as government denied more time for rulemaking Read More »
Two bills filed in the Tennessee Legislature could significantly reshape the state’s hemp industry. One proposal, sponsored by Republican Rep. Ed Butler, seeks to ban smokable hemp flower products, including
Tennessee lawmakers push two measures to restrict intoxicating hemp sales channels Read More »
A Kansas CBD shop was raided and its operator arrested after police alleged the outlet was selling hemp products over the limit of 0.3% THC. The Riley County Police Department
Kansas probe leads to raid at CBD shop, as police allege products exceeded THC limit Read More »
The Austrian Supreme Administrative Court has ruled that smokable hemp flowers are subject to the country’s tobacco tax, and may only be sold in licensed tobacco shops. While the tobacco
Smokable hemp flowers taxed and restricted to tobacco shops under Austrian court ruling Read More »
