
Regulation and legislation


HHS sends cannabis scheduling review to the DEA…
31st August 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |

Sweden: CBD and cannabis regulation, August 2023
30th August 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report offers an overview of the current regulatory framework in place for hemp, CBD and cannabis in Sweden

US federal: CBD and cannabis regulation, August 2023
30th August 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis around the current regulatory framework in place on a federal level in the US for hemp, CBD, other cannabinoids as well medical and recreational cannabis

ACI calls for a framework for THC in ingestible CBD products…
29th August 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |

Experts discuss risks of legalising recreational cannabis…
29th August 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |

Bill proposes legalising cannabis for medical, religious and scientific use…
28th August 2023 - Alerts | Bahamas, North America |


Judge lifts licence injunction for 30 cannabis dispensaries…
28th August 2023 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |

Switzerland: medical cannabis snapshot, August 2023
25th August 2023 - Market reports , Regulatory reports |
This snapshot offers an overview of Switzerland’s medical cannabis market and its regulations

Health Canada report finds high fees preventing cannabis business profits…
25th August 2023 - Alerts | Canada, North America |

Federal cannabis possession decriminalisation case resumes…
25th August 2023 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |


Responsibility to the community: Hawaii’s hemp industry reacts to Maui wildfires
24th August 2023 - Blogs |
Hawaii’s cannabis sector was not immune to the devastation and death brought by the Maui wildfires, which killed at least 114 people earlier this month


Lawsuit challenging issuance process halts cannabis licences…
23rd August 2023 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |

Cannabis legalisation bill could be archived…
23rd August 2023 - Alerts | Central America, Costa Rica |

Zurich launches first supply of cannabis products under pilot scheme…
23rd August 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |


Ministry asks for feedback on changes to medical cannabis standard…
22nd August 2023 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |

Panama: CBD and cannabis regulation, August 2023
21st August 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for hemp, CBD and cannabis in Panama, covering all policy areas


Judge orders pause in medical cannabis licensing…
18th August 2023 - Alerts | Alabama, North America, United States |

Initiative to legalise recreational cannabis qualifies for ballot…
17th August 2023 - Alerts | North America, Ohio, United States |

Arrest over sale of delta-8 THC products…
17th August 2023 - Alerts | North America, Pennsylvania, United States |

Anvisa clarifies prohibition on cannabis product advertising…
17th August 2023 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |


Court OKs Organigram’s judicial review of Health Canada decision on Jolts…
16th August 2023 - Alerts | Canada, North America |



Audit launched into medical and recreational cannabis programmes…
16th August 2023 - Alerts | Missouri, North America, United States |


Australia’s Greens submit ‘solidly founded bill’ for cannabis legalisation
11th August 2023 - News analysis |
The Australian Greens party has submitted the country’s first bill for the legalisation of recreational cannabis on a national level following a public consultation it held on its draft version


AMCC awards more medical cannabis business licences…
11th August 2023 - Alerts | Alabama, North America, United States |

Argentina paves the way for the long-awaited launch of its hemp industry
9th August 2023 - News analysis |
The Argentine government has finally put enough flesh on the bones of its laws to allow the development of a hemp industry and expansion of its medical cannabis sector

Court halts state licence scheme prioritising social equity candidates…
9th August 2023 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |


As herbal sticks get more popular in Europe, CBD could be among ingredients
7th August 2023 - News analysis |
Tobacco-free herbal sticks are expected to continue growing in popularity, and some producers are considering the inclusion of CBD-based heated sticks in their product line where it is permitted as an ingredient

Regulatory framework for industrial hemp and medical cannabis put into operation…
7th August 2023 - Alerts | Argentina, South America |

Initiative for recreational cannabis could be on November ballot…
4th August 2023 - Alerts | North America, Ohio, United States |

Firms take legal action in bid to overturn ban on IHDC sales…
3rd August 2023 - Alerts | Arkansas, North America, United States |

Conditions removed for the prescribing of medical cannabis…
2nd August 2023 - Alerts | New Hampshire, North America, United States |

Information request issued over FDA regulation of CBD…
31st July 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |


Law enacted allowing cannabis businesses to claim tax deductions…
28th July 2023 - Alerts | Maine, North America, United States |

Authorities disagree over who should regulate CBD…
28th July 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |


Hemp growers sue governor over new THC restriction…
27th July 2023 - Alerts | Maryland, North America, United States |

UK: medical cannabis snapshot, July 2023
25th July 2023 - Market reports , Regulatory reports |
This snapshot offers an overview of the UK’s medical cannabis market and its regulations