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BfR issues warning over adulterated German e-liquids

Written by CannIntelligence | 21st February 2020

Germany's Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) recently issued a warning on e-liquids that it believed to be containing synthetic cannabinoids, after at least eight teenagers suffered medical complications from an as yet unconfirmed source...

Polish agricultural subcommittee meet to discuss hemp cultivation

Written by CannIntelligence | 20th February 2020

Polish lawmakers from the Permanent Subcommittee on Bioeconomy and Innovation in Agriculture at the Sejm – the lower chamber of the country’s parliament – recently hosted government officials, representatives of the Polish and the European...

Scotland and Ireland take different approach to novel food legislation

Written by CannIntelligence | 19th February 2020

Scotland has not followed the rest of the UK in setting a deadline for novel food applications, while the Republic of Ireland has adopted an even more conservative approach, stating that unauthorised novel foods should...

Owner of Brighton's Canna Kitchen charged with dealing cannabis

Written by CannIntelligence | 19th February 2020

The owner of the first cannabinoid restaurant in the UK has been charged with dealing cannabis ...

Actor refutes claims he endorsed CBD products: business news in brief

Written by CannIntelligence | 18th February 2020

Tom Hanks refutes false claims over endorsement of CBD products, research suggests cannabinoids benefit gene receptor diseases and CBD coffee is set to hit the market, plus more ...

Italian prohibitionist draft bill unlikely to find approval

Written by CannIntelligence | 17th February 2020

A proposal to regulate hemp in Italy through increasing restrictions has not got any closer to becoming a law ...

Medical cannabis could now 'see the light of day' in the Philippines

Written by CannIntelligence | 13th February 2020

The current administration in the Philippines has expressed its openness to introducing cannabis products into the country, but strictly in medicinal form – contrary to what the president indicated last year ...

UK FSA sets a March 2021 deadline for novel food applications

Written by Marija Obradovic | 13th February 2020

The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) today set 31st March 2021 as a deadline by when the industry players must submit their novel food application ...

Sports Illustrated to promote CBD products: business news in brief

Written by CannIntelligence | 12th February 2020

Sports Illustrated teams up with CBD company, a new form of CBD snuff is being developed and an Australian firms begins research into CBD as a treatment for Parkinson's disease, plus more ...

Firm takes a risk with ‘FDA certified’ claim for CBD pain relief cream

Written by CannIntelligence | 11th February 2020

Reports that a CBD pain relief cream has been certified by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could be construed as misleading ...

Vital directives still to come as Peru pieces together full regulation

Written by CannIntelligence | 11th February 2020

Peru is moving towards comprehensive legislation on cannabis but has yet to define how to classify CBD, leaving the guidelines unworkable for now ...

US hemp firm GenCanna hopes to keep going after filing for bankruptcy

Written by CannIntelligence | 10th February 2020

Hemp company GenCanna Global has officially filed for bankruptcy protection. Large debts have forced the Kentucky, US company to begin legal proceedings and potential restructuring ...

Green shoots of hope springing for cannabinoid production in Brazil

Written by CannIntelligence | 10th February 2020

Optimism is growing and companies are only waiting for the green light to start the production of cannabinoid products in Brazil, according to specialists ...

Lesotho turns lack of industrialisation into advantage for hemp growers

Written by CannIntelligence | 7th February 2020

Lesotho is looking to combine first-mover status with natural endowments to become a key player in the hemp/cannabis...

Growing pains, but hemp crops are flourishing again in Amish country

Written by CannIntelligence | 6th February 2020

At the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg, farmers and others were lining up to learn about a new old cash crop that’s got everyone talking: the humble hemp plant ...

Italy lays down limits for THC in edibles, but no mention of CBD

Written by CannIntelligence | 6th February 2020

A decree approved by Italy’s Ministry of Health has established firm limits for allowed levels of THC in edibles ...

Italian amendment to regulate ‘light cannabis’ is thrown out once more

Written by CannIntelligence | 5th February 2020

The Constitutional Affairs and Budget committees of Italy’s lower house, the Chamber of Deputies, have rejected an amendment to regulate the sale of hemp or “cannabis light” products ...

NFL confirms its ban on players using CBD on grounds of limited research

Written by CannIntelligence | 5th February 2020

The US National Football League (NFL) committee researching CBD has said league players will not be allowed to use the substance any time soon – despite endorsement by former stars ...

‘Nothing to do with us’ – UK firms shrug off novel foods warning

Written by CannIntelligence | 4th February 2020

Companies selling foods containing CBD appear to be ignoring the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA)’s latest warning about the EU’s novel foods legislation – because, some of them claim, it has no legal weight ...

So this is Brexit – but what does it mean for CBD trade, now or later?

Written by Barnaby Page | 3rd February 2020

As the UK exits Europe and enters its 11-month period of transition, what does Brexit actually mean for cross-Channel relationships, and for the CBD industry in particular? ...

Marketing experts stress importance of education in brand-building

Written by Freddie Dawson | 1st February 2020

Taking the effort to educate consumers about your product can generate dividends when attempting to build a brand, according to experts in CBD marketing ...

Guitar legend to launch his own CBD range: business news in brief

Written by CannIntelligence | 30th January 2020

Guitar legend Carlos Santana is teaming up with a legal cannabis company to have his own branded range of CBD; a CBD firm plans to replant burnt Australian trees, and a French restaurant offers a...

Frustration grows as US federal rules impede research on cannabinoids

Written by CannIntelligence | 30th January 2020

Federal agencies and legislators from both major US parties have all voiced a desire for more research on cannabinoids – but a major obstacle remains the lack of federally approved cannabinoids to study ...

Quality, professionalism and trust the South African branding goals

Written by CannIntelligence | 30th January 2020

South Africans look for CBD brands with a packaging design and style that projects an image of professionalism and quality – while the use of specifically African themes is also popular ...

US Congress members bid again to make CBD supplements legal

Written by CannIntelligence | 29th January 2020

Leading members of the US Congress are again pushing for the legalisation of dietary supplements containing hemp-derived CBD, currently banned by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...

‘Pick a lane and stay in it’ – focus is crucial, say CBD marketing experts

Written by Freddie Dawson | 29th January 2020

Those looking to build or expand CBD brands need a tight focus on their message in order to be prepared for more knowledgeable and demanding customers, according to two marketing experts ...

Getting that CBD product to taste just right takes forethought and expertise

Written by Freddie Dawson | 27th January 2020

Getting flavours right for CBD products requires custom solutions that can compensate for inconsistency in production but the objectives can broadly be placed in one of four categories ...

Georgian parliament to look again at plans to legalise hemp for export

Written by CannIntelligence | 27th January 2020

With high government hopes for a new export trade, the parliament of the former Soviet republic of Georgia is to consider again a bill that would legalise the cultivation of hemp and manufacture of hemp...

Lack of consistency on the rules makes US import and export a minefield

Written by CannIntelligence | 23rd January 2020

Jurisdiction confusion and regulatory uncertainty make it a stressful business moving CBD and hemp products across the US border ...

Researchers aim for a certified safer alternative to painkiller ibuprofen

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 23rd January 2020

A US-based hemp research firm is working with a university in Florida to create an FDA-approved capsule that could replicate the painkilling abilities of ibuprofen ...

British watchdog warns: foods containing CBD are illegal in UK

Written by CannIntelligence | 22nd January 2020

The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has reiterated the country’s ban on foods containing CBD and warned that CBD-containing food, drink and dietary supplements currently on the market are illegal ...

Can CBD help make anticancer drugs and antibiotics more effective?

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 22nd January 2020

Two new studies have shown hopeful signs that CBD could be combined with existing drugs to improve treatment – in one case, of cancer, and in the other of the potentially deadly E. coli ...

Baseball relaxes its drug rules as the sporting landscape shifts for CBD

Written by CannIntelligence | 21st January 2020

Sports governing bodies are slowly beginning to change their drug policies on CBD in response to evolving attitudes, more than a year after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) first allowed its use ...

Rugby league stars to promote CBD brand on kit: business news in brief

Written by CannIntelligence | 21st January 2020

CBD-Intel brings you news that a rugby league team will be the first senior outfit in its sport to promote a CBD brand on its kit, a qualification for hemp production is offered in Kentucky...

US banks can do business with hemp firms (unless they get suspicious)

Written by CannIntelligence | 20th January 2020

Federal banking regulators have issued guidance clarifying the legal status of banks doing business with hemp firms, permitting it as long as they follow and comply with the relevant requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act...

Compliance, advice and insurance all recommended to stave off legal risks

Written by CannIntelligence | 16th January 2020

Legal advice, insurance and compliance with consumer protection law could all help CBD companies minimise their exposure to what appears to be a rising tide of lawsuits and FDA warnings ...

Tax break for CBD processing shows industry being taken seriously for jobs

Written by CannIntelligence | 15th January 2020

A tax break given to a new CBD oil processing plant demonstrates that the industry is being taken seriously enough at local government level in the US to negotiate tax breaks like any other potential...

CBD gin creator hopes for sweet taste of success without red tape trouble

Written by CannIntelligence | 15th January 2020

A British start-up does not expect any difficulty with regulations as it attempts to establish an alcoholic CBD beverage in the market ...

Charity invests in CBD trials for Parkinson’s symptom relief

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 14th January 2020

As more victims of Parkinson’s disease turn to CBD to relieve symptoms such as tremors, anxiety and insomnia, Parkinson’s UK is investing in a clinical trial into how CBD might benefit those suffering Parkinson’s-related psychosis...

Whole Foods Market to halt CBD product sales after FDA order

Written by CannIntelligence | 13th January 2020

An American retailer has put the sale and expansion of its range of CBD products on hold while it awaits clarification from federal authorities about the legal status of what products can be sold ...

US hemp farmers set up trade association: business news in brief

Written by CannIntelligence | 10th January 2020

CBD-Intel brings you news that hemp farmers in the US have set up their own trade association. a new CBD production line has been announced in China, and a German business is now taking orders...

Misinformation, regulation and pharma in the CBD sector

Written by Freddie Dawson | 10th January 2020

Misinformation presents an existential threat to the CBD industry, can be very damaging on a personal level to the health of the people involved, the mentality of the wider population and the industry as a...

Outdated Chinese rules ‘hold back an embryonic industry of huge potential’

Written by CannIntelligence | 31st December 2019

While figures show China has around half the agricultural land in the world under hemp cultivation, the CBD industry in the nation is really only just beginning, according to experts at a recent conference ...

New regulations trigger fresh doubts and concerns for US hemp industry

Written by CannIntelligence | 31st December 2019

The future of hemp farming in the US – and in turn what it means for the future of CBD – is uncertain, according to experts, following the USDA interim rule for hemp regulation ...

Where professional athletes lead on CBD topicals, other users will follow

Written by CannIntelligence | 30th December 2019

The CBD sports topicals sector has grown significantly in the last year, with many UK high street retailers now stocking CBD massage oils and recovery balms ...

TLC star launches Tionne Wellness: CBD business news in brief

Written by Freddie Dawson | 30th December 2019

RnB star Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins has launched her own range of CBD products. The former TLC star’s TLCBD items include beauty serums, face creams, lip balms, pain relief balms, oral tinctures, and gummies, as well...

Clearer US regulation could follow a coming boom in CBD litigation

Written by CannIntelligence | 27th December 2019

Expect to see more CBD-related lawsuits from individual US consumers over the next year – and increased litigation could help to speed up regulatory clarification ...

UK pharmacists plead: What CBD products are we allowed to sell?

Written by CannIntelligence | 24th December 2019

The trade body representing independent pharmacists in the UK says official government guidance about CBD is unclear and has asked for advice on what its members can and cannot stock on their shelves ...

New ‘cannabeauty’ skin products aim to give CBD a cosmetic makeover

Written by CannIntelligence | 23rd December 2019

Despite a lack of strong evidence for the effectiveness of cannabinoids in dealing with skin issues, more and more UK brands have launched “cannabeauty” ranges, which incorporate skin care, body care and cosmetics ...

Tax break for CBD extraction plan – CBD-Intel business news in brief

Written by CannIntelligence | 23rd December 2019

CBD-Intel brings you news on the availability of bank loans, new processing ventures and other moves in the CBD business world ...

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