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The UK is lagging behind other major markets in the world on research into the benefits of medicinal cannabis, according to a scientist specialising in the area
US president Joe Biden has called for a scheduling review of cannabis. This report will examine the procedure, potential outcomes, and implications of this scheduling review.
Japan has taken a step closer to legalising cannabinoid-based medicines and clarifying restrictions on hemp cultivation, though it is also set to strengthen measures against recreational cannabis use
This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in place for hemp, cannabinoids and cannabis, covering everything from processing and cultivation to finished products, import/export and the countries medical and recreational cannabis regime
A recent study has shown that CBD can reduce the psychoactive effects of THC – a discovery which could advance the clinical application of medical cannabis
Unlicensed offline retailers selling IHDC products fall mainly into three categories: smoke shops, vape stores and fuel stations. IHDC product sales outside of these niche retailers have yet to be identified
A Croatian hemp producer is challenging the interpretation used by law enforcement to oppose the sale of hemp flower in the country
This market reports offers a detailed overview of the current market for intoxication hemp-derived cannabinoids in the US, covering all aspects of the market from sizing, consumers and retailers, to brands and formats
A French hemp trade association believes the consortium approach applied in the initial European novel food application process could again be the solution to the requests for extra data that have stalled assessments
As debate over the legalisation of recreational cannabis involves a growing number of European countries, the commercial demand for legal psychoactive alternatives to controlled cannabinoid variants is on the rise
As the US midterm elections approach, questions are being raised about the actions the Biden administration has taken to meet campaign promises regarding drug reform
The countries analysed in this report were specifically selected due to their recent regulatory developments in medical and/or industrial cannabis. These include Eswatini, Ghana, Lesotho, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
This report provides a detailed summary of the current regulations in place for hemp, cannabis and CBD in France, covering all areas from cultivation and processing to extracts and finished products
The right-wing coalition parties which look most likely to triumph in Italy’s coming elections take a uniformly hard line on drug policy – which could be bad news for the cannabinoids industry
More than two dozen officers carried out a surprise raid on a farm in Dithmarschen on 30th August as part of “an investigation into the joint illegal trade of large quantities of narcotics”, according to the Itzehoe Police Department
Canada’s cannabis industry is calling for changes in the way cannabis products are distributed and sold in some parts of the country after labour disputes in two provinces have led to strikes and forced some stores to close temporarily
Some Minnesota legislators have expressed regret after failing to realise that a law clarifying rules around hemp products would permit the sale of edible products with THC levels similar to those seen in recreational cannabis
This report provides a detailed overview of the regulatory framework in place in Morocco for hemp, cannabis and CBD
This report provides a detailed overview of the regulatory framework in place in Uruguay for hemp, cannabis and CBD
A new conceptual inhaler designed around the idea of controlled microdosing could eventually lead to a product capable of administering precise amounts of active ingredients such as CBD, nicotine or even psychedelics
A new online trading platform will soon facilitate B2B CBD transactions within the EU, filling a gap the company behind it says has so far remained almost unbridged
US law enforcement is working alongside toxicologists and cannabis breathalyser developer Cannabix Technologies to test and compare various methods of detecting cannabis intoxication
This report examines which US states allow the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoid (IHDC) products in licensed dispensaries and which states have dispensaries offering them – regardless of whether they are permitted – to demonstrate the states that effectively deter IHDC sales in dispensaries
Members of the US House of Representatives have approved a bill to expand and streamline research into CBD and cannabis. The bill is now heading for the Senate and is expected to reach president Joe Biden’s desk
A group of US Congress members, state agriculture commissioners, researchers and industry representatives told a Congressional committee what changes to the law they would include in the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill if given the chance
According to the our survey, younger generations (Millennials and Generation Z) are slightly more aware of CBD than older generations (Baby Boomers and Generation X)
This market report discusses the findings from our July 2022 Germany consumer survey, covering the CBD market
A Swiss CBD company has questioned the approach of European authorities in demanding further data in order to advance novel food applications, describing it as an issue that might signal the end of hemp-extracted cannabinoids as a viable sector in the EU
A US coalition of lawyers and lab researchers has called for the implementation of national standards in the testing of cannabis products
This report offers a detailed summary of the current regulatory framework in place for CBD, hemp and cannabis in Luxembourg. It covers everything from hemp cultivation and processing, to finished products and extracts, and the country’s medical and recreational cannabis policies
Intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids (IHDCs) are a group of psychoactive compounds derived from the Cannabis sativa plant. Some occur naturally in small quantities while others can only be synthesised from more prolific, naturally occurring cannabinoids, from which commercial quantities are always produced through synthetic conversion – most often using CBD
The Argentine hemp industry is hopeful that sales of delta-8 THC hemp products will be formally permitted under the country’s new legal framework for cannabinoids
This snapshot of the UK’s CBD and cannabis sector covers both the regulatory framework for CBD as well as cannabis (recreational and medical) and offers an overview of the market, online retailers and consumer preferences
This report offers a detailed summary of the current regulatory framework in place for CBD, hemp and cannabis in Austria. It covers everything from hemp cultivation and processing, to finished products and extracts, and the country’s medical and recreational cannabis policies
This report seeks to outline the substance of the discussion at the EU level about the use of CBD and other hemp ingredients in cosmetic products, gleaned from documents CBD-Intel has obtained from EU authorities that show input provided by some member states on the matter, as requested by the European Commission
Companies are facing technical and marketing pros and cons as they increasingly turn to cold-press CBD extraction as a way around novel food market limitations in the UK and Ireland
This tracker looks at the current status of Spain’s online CBD market, including data relating to the top online retailers engaging with CBD products in the country
This tracker looks at the current status of Greece’s online CBD market, including data relating to the top online retailers engaging with CBD products in the country
This tracker looks at the current status of Japan’s online CBD market, including data relating to the top online retailers engaging with CBD products in the country
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