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Regulation and legislation
CannIntelligence regulatory news in brief, 5th-11th February 2022
14th February 2022 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from Greece, Italy, Switzerland, the UK, US federal, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Argentina, Chile, India, Thailand and Uruguay
South American legislation on cannabis and hemp will progress, if slowly, in 2022
8th February 2022 - News analysis |
This is an important year for positive legislation affecting cannabinoids across South America, though some depends on election results and all of it will take a few years to take effect
CannIntelligence regulatory news in brief, 29th January-4th February 2022
5th February 2022 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from Greece, Italy, Switzerland, the UK, US federal, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Argentina, Chile, India, Thailand and Uruguay
Regulatory report: Hemp products under California’s Assembly Bill 45
3rd February 2022 - Regulatory reports |
This report offers a comprehensive overview of California’s Assembly Bill (AB) 45, which is the culmination of years of legislative attempts to regulate hemp-derived products in the state
Early research shows some cannabinoids can prevent Covid-19 infecting cells
3rd February 2022 - News analysis |
Research from scientists at the University of Oregon suggests that certain cannabinoids can stop the SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) virus from infecting cells. This may lead to future treatments
Export expert outlines post-Brexit tips for moving goods into the UK or Europe
2nd February 2022 - News analysis |
Andy Hooper, CEO of Global E-Commerce Experts, provides tips for companies wishing to export into Europe. He’ll expand on this in a talk at White Label World Expo in London on 2nd and 3rd March
CannIntelligence regulatory news in brief, 22nd-28th January 2022
29th January 2022 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Iceland, UK, Canada, US, Argentina, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Thailand
Ambiguity and misinformation on Italian hemp decree spread yet more confusion
28th January 2022 - News analysis |
A recent agreement to update the Italian list of officinal (medically usable) plants has caused some unfounded consternation in the country’s CBD industry
French government defeated in court as hemp flower sales ban is suspended
27th January 2022 - News analysis |
France’s highest administrative court has temporarily and partially suspended the French decree banning the sale and consumption of CBD hemp flowers
CannIntelligence regulatory news in brief, 15th-21st January 2022
21st January 2022 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from France, Germany, Lithuania, Malta, Canada, Mexico, the US, the Bahamas, Brazil, Malaysia and Thailand
Polish Sejm drafts laws to govern hemp farming for medical applications
20th January 2022 - News analysis |
A bill governing growing and harvesting of hemp for pharmaceuticals has been passed to the Sejm’s Health Commission and the Agriculture and Rural Development Commission
More of the same in US 2022 – expect state moves and federal stalemate
17th January 2022 - News analysis |
Last year saw no movement on cannabinoid issues at federal level in the US, as CBD-Intel predicted, and it’s not looking too good for this year either – though we anticipate some continued movement at state level
Leading judge hears industry arguments against French ban on hemp flower sales
17th January 2022 - News analysis |
The first public hearing has been held on the industry challenge against the French government decree confirming the continuation of the ban on selling hemp flower as an end-product
CannIntelligence regulatory news in brief, 8th-14th January 2022
14th January 2022 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from the Germany, Italy, Malta, Portugal, UK, Canada, US, Brazil, Chile Costa Rica and India
Industry challenge under way as France officially brings in CBD regulations at last
12th January 2022 - News analysis |
The French CBD industry is planning to fight back against a decree that continues to deny shops the right to sell CBD flowers or hemp leaves to consumers
Insurance rule ‘a billion-dollar shot in the arm’ for Colombian cannabis market
11th January 2022 - News analysis |
Colombian insurance providers must now cover the cost of medical cannabis prescriptions, a move that could represent a “billion-dollar shift” in the market – and perhaps lay down a marker for other countries
Regulatory report: Hungary, January 2022
10th January 2022 - Regulatory reports |
This report offers a comprehensive overview of the current regulations in place in Hungary for CBD and related products, including laws around medical and recreational cannabis
CannIntelligence regulatory news in brief, 1st-7th January 2022
7th January 2022 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from the France. Germany, Poland, Spain, UK, Canada, US, Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica and India
Malta’s cannabis bill faced a long process but promises much for the future
7th January 2022 - News analysis |
The dust is starting to settle and the initial excitement – or even hype – around Malta becoming the first EU country to legalise recreational cannabis in some form is starting to fade
Colombian insurance policy shows real intent to lead on cannabinoids
6th January 2022 - Blogs , News analysis |
Colombia has joined a select few countries now demanding mandatory coverage of medical cannabis by health insurance providers
Hemp and CBD expansion in Thailand continues with government help
5th January 2022 - News analysis |
Government support of Thailand’s hemp and CBD industry is paying off. Examples include US based Australis’ partnership with local GTH and MPX International’s agreement with Salus Thailand
So it’s farewell to 2021 – a year that promised little and delivered less
27th December 2021 - News analysis |
If 2020 was the year in the waiting-room then 2021 was perhaps the year of the unfulfilled hype. As predicted, there was little movement in many of the major issues controlling the CBD market
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 18th-24th December
24th December 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from the Malta, Slovakia, the US and Brazil
Omura to take its heated Flowersticks international, starting in Switzerland
21st December 2021 - News analysis |
The US-based heat-not-burn (HnB) hemp company Omura will announce a new set of target country markets in the first quarter of 2022, starting with Switzerland as a bridge into Europe
What’s next as Malta becomes first EU state to legalise recreational cannabis?
20th December 2021 - News analysis |
Malta becoming the first EU country to legalise recreational cannabis in some form will still have a commercial impact even though the regulations do not create a retail market
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 11th-17th December
17th December 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from the Czech Republic, Malta, Netherlands, Slovenia, the UK, Canada, Mexico, the US, Argentina, Chile, Chine, Colombia, Costa Rica, Malaysia, Panama and Thailand
African countries legalise cannabinoids to help revive flagging economies
17th December 2021 - News analysis |
Many ailing African economies are turning to hemp and cannabis cultivation. In some cases this is to replace declining tobacco businesses. But many still face economic challenges as well as local opposition
Florida bill will not distinguish delta-8 THC from other hemp-derived products
16th December 2021 - Blogs , News analysis |
There are incorrect reports that a proposed bill in Florida would regulate delta-8 THC products in the state. In fact the bill will place limitations on the sale of all hemp-derived products
Regulatory report: Germany, December 2021
14th December 2021 - Regulatory reports |
Changes are on the horizon for Germany’s recreational cannabis regime. This report covers Germany’s regulatory framework for hemp, CBD and cannabis
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 4th-10th December
10th December 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from the Germany, Italy, Malta, UK, US, Colombia, Fiji, Israel, Malaysia, Pakistan and Singapore
Luxembourg leads Europe on the road to legalisation of recreational cannabis
6th December 2021 - News analysis |
Luxembourg will become the first European country to establish a legal regulatory framework allowing adults to grow and use cannabis for personal use and to trade seeds
Mexico circulates a new draft bill that could legalise recreational cannabis
3rd December 2021 - News analysis |
Mexico’s Senate has drafted new legislation that, if approved, would legalise and regulate recreational cannabis consumption, sales, cultivation, import, export and distribution.
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 27th November-3rd December
3rd December 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from the EU, Germany, Malta, Slovakia, Spain, UK, Mexico, US, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica and Hong Kong
Regulatory report: Slovenia, December 2021
2nd December 2021 - Regulatory reports |
Slovenia’s stance on CBD in the light of the Kanavape case isn’t clear; recreational cannabis rules not likely change; medicinal cannabis rules might change
Little stands in the way of Germany legalising recreational cannabis by 2024
30th November 2021 - News analysis |
The incoming German ‘traffic light’ coalition government’s promise to legalise recreational cannabis for adults puts it on track to be the first major European nation to take such action
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 20th-26th November
26th November 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from Austria, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Malta, UK, US, Argentina, Brazil, India, Israel, Panama and Thailand
Republican bill could create ingestible CBD pathway, but passage remains iffy
26th November 2021 - News analysis |
Nancy Mace, a first-term Republican Congresswoman from South Carolina, recently introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that would decriminalise cannabis at the federal level
Top South Dakota court overturns ballot bid to legalise recreational cannabis
25th November 2021 - News analysis |
Legal recreational cannabis in South Dakota will have to wait following the state Supreme Court’s controversial decision to invalidate Amendment A, a ballot initiative passed by voters a year ago
Malawi asks former world boxing champ Tyson to be cannabinoids ambassador
25th November 2021 - News analysis |
Malawi has asked former world heavyweight boxing chamption Mike Tyson to be ambassador for its cannabinoid industry, where new legislation is coming in. A civil rights group opposes this
Podcast: A UK doctor’s take on CBD
25th November 2021 - Podcasts |
CBD-Intel podcast editor Jon Bruford meets Dr K CBD’s Dr Ruchira Karunadasa who explains why he believes the company has an important role to play in helping the industry towards mature dialogue, and the impact that
New German coalition plans to legalise cannabis – but when will sales begin?
25th November 2021 - Blogs , News analysis |
The newly elected German governing coalition has followed through on pre-election promises and included a plan for cannabis legalisation in its coalition agreement – but many questions remain to be answered
Hempro returns to German courts in bid to overturn rejection of hemp imports
24th November 2021 - News analysis |
A German hemp producer and retailer is going to court hoping to overturn a rejection of its application to import hemp products from Austria. The new German government may pre-empt matters if it makes cannabis sales legal
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 13th-19th November
19th November 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from France, Germany, Malta, Slovenia, Ukraine, the US, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Israel, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Uruguay
Switzerland heads towards cannabis legalisation, but some hurdles remain
19th November 2021 - News analysis |
Switzerland inched closer towards legalising recreational and medical cannabis as a committee of the upper parliamentary chamber backed a proposal to regulate the market
Russia plans to bring light to the grey area of industrial hemp definitions
18th November 2021 - News analysis |
The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade is planning to clarify the definitions of definition of industrial hemp and the varieties that can be cultivated for industrial purposes by March/April 2022
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 6th-12th November
12th November 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from Georgia, Canada, Mexico, the US, Chile, Colombia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Russia and Thailand
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 30th October-5th November
5th November 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from Portugal, the UK, US, Brazil and Chile
CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 23rd-29th October
29th October 2021 - Alerts , Regulatory alerts roundup |
This week’s regulatory news in brief includes updates from France, Finland, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Switzerland, Ukraine, Canada, the US, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, India New Zealand, Peru and Thailand
Italian cannabis referendum looks likely to go ahead despite teething troubles
27th October 2021 - News analysis |
Italian campaigners believe they have done enough to secure a referendum on the legalisation of cannabis cultivation for personal use and the decriminalisation of possession
