
Regulation and legislation



New Zealand reclassifies low-dose CBD medical products, effects yet to be seen
24th October 2023 - News analysis |
Low-dose CBD products can now be supplied in New Zealand by registered pharmacists without a prescription after Medsafe reclassified CBD from a prescription-only medicine to a restricted (pharmacist-only) medicine




Production of medical cannabis to be debated tomorrow…
23rd October 2023 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |

Health Canada reduces regulatory burden on cannabis licence holders…
20th October 2023 - Alerts | Canada, North America |


Psilocybin edibles could be OK’d for therapeutic use…
19th October 2023 - Alerts | Colorado, North America, United States |


OCM extends cannabis licence application deadline…
18th October 2023 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |

How could a new government affect cannabinoid policy in the Netherlands?
17th October 2023 - News analysis |
The nearly 18m people of the Netherlands face uncertainty following the collapse of the government this summer. The Cabinet is currently overseeing the nation with a “caretaker” status until the 22nd November general election

Judge suspends enforcement of new law restricting hemp sales…
16th October 2023 - Alerts | Maryland, North America, United States |


Thailand’s new PM vows to outlaw recreational cannabis once again
13th October 2023 - News analysis |
Thailand’s cannabis free-for-all could come to a halt within months as the new prime minister has said he wants to make recreational use and sale illegal again


Expert panel publishes legislative review of Cannabis Act…
11th October 2023 - Alerts | Canada, North America |


Bill to legalise recreational cannabis passes first of many votes…
11th October 2023 - Alerts | Colombia, South America |


Law to bring intoxicating hemp products under recreational cannabis rules…
10th October 2023 - Alerts | Alaska, North America, United States |

Record-keeping regulations issued for cultivated medicinal cannabis…
10th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, North Macedonia |




State becomes first to allow medical cannabis sales in pharmacies…
9th October 2023 - Alerts | Georgia US, North America, United States |

Psychedelics bill vetoed, but governor supports therapeutic use…
9th October 2023 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |

Governor vetoes cannabis packaging and marketing bill…
9th October 2023 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |

Cannabis café bill vetoed by the governor…
9th October 2023 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |

Discussion and vote on cannabis bill postponed…
5th October 2023 - Alerts | Colombia, South America |



Thailand: CBD and cannabis regulation, October 2023
4th October 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report offers detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Thailand for cannabis and cannabinoids, including CBD and hemp. It covers everything from cultivation and processing to finished products, extracts and import/export




EIHA and German hemp organisations urge government to fine-tune legislation
3rd October 2023 - News analysis |
As the German government pushes ahead with its work creating a new legal framework for cannabis in the country, hemp and cannabis associations are urging politicians to fine-tune the current draft of the legislation


Cannabis microbusiness licences issued…
3rd October 2023 - Alerts | Missouri, North America, United States |



US cannabis industry has ‘lost its shine’, but easing taxes may re-attract investors
2nd October 2023 - News analysis |
Stakeholders are feeling more optimistic that relief could be on its way for the US cannabis industry, which is currently struggling

Study finds US cannabis sector in crisis, but possible rescheduling offers hope
2nd October 2023 - News analysis |
US cannabis rescheduling could eventually lead to companies saving around $2bn a year in federal taxes, a recent cannabis economics report claims, by allowing businesses to deduct their business expenses on their federal tax returns


Amsterdam’s Oost district to join cannabis experiment…
2nd October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |

THC testing variances bill signed into law…
2nd October 2023 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |


Delta-8 sales can continue until lawsuit is resolved…
29th September 2023 - Alerts | North America, Texas, United States |
