U.S. research team will study effects of CBD and THC on 4 afflictions
A team of U.S. researchers said it will embark on clinical trials that explore the effectiveness of CBD and THC in treating symptoms of a…
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U.S. firms join to develop line of medicinal CBD products
Two Colorado, USA companies say they will jointly develop a premium line of medicinal CBD-based products. C-Beyond-Health, based in Golden, and Denver-based Next Frontier Biosciences…
Tests find problems in four CBD brands probed in USA
Four of 29 CBD products were found to be troublesome in recent test results, according to Remedy Review, which contracts with independent laboratories “to validate…
WHO committee delays review on global status of cannabis
A World Health Organization (WHO) Committee has delayed until January its review of the global legal status of cannabis, which was expected to be delivered…
Second study of European CBD products reveals deficiencies
A recent round of tests among CBD products on the European market uncovered several deficiencies, according to the International Cannabis and Cannabinoids Institute (ICCI), which…
Western Australia grants provide spark to hemp stakeholders
The government of Western Australia is providing $200,000 AUD ($145,000 USD) in grants to support the state’s hemp industry. “There are immense opportunities in hemp…
More happening in Chinese hemp than meets the eye
The opening of the Chinese hemp market will no doubt be significant for the industry globally. While little is known about the world’s biggest hemp…
Global cannabis stakeholders will descend on Vienna in December
Cannabis, activists, scientists, practitioners and other stakeholders will make presentations at the International Cannabis Policy Conference Dec. 7-9 in Vienna. Some 20 speakers representing 11…
Fears over delays as Portugal’s hemp industry edges forward
BAfter medical cannabis reforms in Portugal were announced, fears over the future of the hemp industry have emerged. There are now serious concerns that farmers…
Investors push Malawi government to cash in on hemp
A group of cannabis investors who recently visited Malawi is lobbying the government to embrace hemp. South Africa-based Canadian cannabis investor Graham Macintosh is among…