Poland’s highest administrative court has ruled against the country’s main public health agency and affirmed the legality of unprocessed products made from the hemp plant’s flowers and leaves. In doing
Polish high court rules against health officials, clearing hemp flowers as food Read More »
[Clarification: This is an updated version of a story posted April 5 that corrects and clarifies the specifics of the resolution passed last weekend. – Ed.] Colombia has put in
Colombia sets trade regulations for medical MJ, CBD and other cannabinoids Read More »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) this week warned seven CBD makers over misleading claims regarding the efficacy of their products in treating the
U.S. agencies warn 7 CBD companies over COVID-19 health claims Read More »
The number of CBD products still in the running for full authorization in the UK has expanded following an announcement that 70 applications covering a total of 3,536 products were
UK list advances some CBD products but means many must be removed from market Read More »
By Paul J. von Hartmann “THC is dangerous.” With that simple, traitorous notion, a so-called “drug war” was launched against industrial hemp in the U.S. and around much of the
History: How a traitorous notion stalled mankind’s most precious natural ally Read More »
The government in the Australian island state of Tasmania has indicated it will revisit its Industrial Hemp Act amid concerns by stakeholders that current rules and regulations are holding back
Australian state to review hemp act as stakeholders say rules are too strict Read More »
A Colorado hemp company has filed a lawsuit in a Denver district court alleging a conspiracy by Gov. Jared Polis, other state officials, and individual hemp stakeholders the company says
Lawsuit claims conspiracy by Colorado governor, 15 other defendants hurt its business Read More »
The Virginia Hemp Coalition (VHC) is urging the state’s governor to veto or amend a bill they say would unnecessarily criminalize hemp products. The measure, SB 591 would crack down
Virginia stakeholders push back against law targeting delta-8 THC Read More »
A newly-created international alliance of hemp stakeholder groups has held its first meeting as it embarks on a mission to consolidate the industry worldwide. The Federation of International Hemp Organizations
International hemp federation announces interim board, and an ambitious mission Read More »
Academic researchers and hemp companies have joined in a public-private partnership to address challenges faced by the U.S. hemp sector, backed by $2.5 million in matching funds from the Washington,
$2.5 million backs newly formed hemp research initiative in USA Read More »
