Regulation and legislation
Regulators back off IHDC products …
19th September 2024 - Alerts | Missouri, North America, United States |
Would the US Supreme Court overturn the decision on the legality of THCO?
19th September 2024 - Blogs |
The US Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently decided tetrahydrocannabinol acetate (THCO) was legal under current federal law, disregarding an interpretation by the Drug Enforcement Administration
Switzerland: medical cannabis snapshot, September 2024
18th September 2024 - Market reports , Regulatory reports |
This snapshot offers an overview of Switzerland’s medical cannabis market and its regulations
Proposed rule would ban ‘artificially derived cannabinoids’, including HHC…
18th September 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States, Utah |
New variety of cannabis with higher THC approved for sale in pharmacies…
17th September 2024 - Alerts | South America, Uruguay |
Solicitor general’s opinion on legality of hemp-derived THC beverages…
17th September 2024 - Alerts | North America, South Carolina, United States |
IHDCs are legal under US federal law, according to appeals court case ruling
16th September 2024 - News analysis |
A US federal circuit appeals court has affirmed the legality of “synthetically derived” hemp cannabinoids, rejecting interpretations by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids (IHDCs) in the process
Governor signs bill implementing new licence requirements…
16th September 2024 - Alerts | New Jersey, North America, United States |
Brazil becomes top market for Colombia’s cannabis exports amid regulatory shiftss
13th September 2024 - News analysis |
In 2023, nearly a third – around $3.4m – of Colombia’s total cannabis exports went to Brazil, driven by regulatory shifts and Colombia’s determination to dominate the international cannabis market
EU environmental tracker, August 2024
12th September 2024 - Regulatory databases |
This tracker covers sustainability policy proposals affecting the cannabis and hemp-derived vape sector in the European Union and is updated every month.
From US state to federal government, is Kamala Harris a cannabis friend or foe?
9th September 2024 - News analysis |
Democratic US presidential candidate Kamala Harris has become one of the most positive major voices for cannabis liberalisation at the federal level, but critics say her prior record undermines that and leaves her untrustworthy
Over 1,000 permits to grow hemp issued since 2021…
9th September 2024 - Alerts | Africa, South Africa |
Draft emergency regulations aim to ban THC in hemp products…
9th September 2024 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |
Prior to US elections, Trump talks the talk on cannabis, but has yet to walk the walk
6th September 2024 - News analysis |
Republican US presidential nominee Donald Trump may end up an ally of the cannabinoid industry if recent comments on his voting intentions are to be believed
New Zealand: medical cannabis snapshot, September 2024
6th September 2024 - Market reports , Regulatory reports |
This snapshot offers an overview of New Zealand’s medical cannabis market and its regulations
Amendment to regulation defining ‘harvest’ for industrial hemp approved…
5th September 2024 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |
Campaign aims to promote benefits of regulated cannabis market…
5th September 2024 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Could the Czech government be out of step with its own anti-addiction plan?
5th September 2024 - Blogs |
Just over a year after the Czech government unveiled a new, ambitious action plan to fight addictions, doubts are being raised over the government’s alignment with its own declared war on addictions
Recreational cannabis bill advances in Colombia’s Congress, backed by president
4th September 2024 - News analysis |
Though Colombia’s efforts to legalise and regulate adult-use cannabis have failed in recent years, lawmakers and the president hope a new bill will receive the backing necessary to further develop its cannabis market
Czech Republic: medical cannabis snapshot, September 2024
4th September 2024 - Market reports , Regulatory reports |
This snapshot offers an overview of the Czech Republic’s medical cannabis market and its regulations
Bill to regulate psychomodulating substances pending in Parliament…
4th September 2024 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
UK: medical cannabis snapshot, September 2024
4th September 2024 - Market reports , Regulatory reports |
This snapshot offers an overview of the UK’s medical cannabis market and its regulations
Germany: medical cannabis snapshot, September 2024
3rd September 2024 - Market reports , Regulatory reports |
This snapshot offers an overview of Germany’s medical cannabis market and its regulations