USDA gives hemp industry a boost with new Final Rule
The USDA has published its Final Rule for the domestic production of hemp and has raised the restricted ceiling of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as well as giving more time for farmers to collect samples.
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Thailand has made a landmark decision to allow the use of most parts of cannabis and hemp for cosmetics and food, with individuals and businesses now also being able to cultivate hemp seed and seed extract.
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Scotland becomes first nation to offer free tampons for all
Scotland has become the first country worldwide to offer free sanitary provisions for those that need it, a landmark move that follows a four-year campaign.
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ECJ rules on free movement for CBD
The European Court of Justice has ruled that CBD is not classified as a narcotic and therefore can benefit from the same free movement of goods between EU Member States that other legal products enjoy, according to a report published by Hemp Today.
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New York will lift CBD ban if regulations pass
The New York State Department of Health has unveiled its proposed regulations to police the sale of CBD-based products in the state, according to a report published by The National Law Review. Should the legislation pass, it would reverse the 2019 ban on such preparations.
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Prima becomes first CBD brand to gain EWG Verification
Prima has announced that it is the first hemp CBD brand to become Environmental Working Group (EWG) Verified.
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Cannabis firms are witnessing a surge in insurance costs as they race to protect executives from personal liability. The prices hikes follow a slew of lawsuits lodged as investors cite fraud and misleading information, according to a report by Reuters.
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Former Skinfood CEO jailed for syphoning off online sales revenue
The former CEO of K-beauty brand Skinfood has been sentenced to five years in prison after he was found guilty of stealing some KRW12 billion from the company’s e-commerce revenue, according to a report published by The Korea Times.
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Judge rules Colgate-Palmolive must face class lawsuit over Tom’s of Maine misleading ‘natural’ product claims
A federal judge has ruled that Colgate-Palmolive must face a lawsuit regarding misleading labelling of its Tom’s of Maine products citing them as ‘natural’, according to a report by Reuters.
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FDA budget to be upped to allow for CBD regulation?
The US Food and Drugs Administration could be in line for a US$5 million increase in its budget next fiscal year, according to a report published by Hemp Industry Daily. President Trump is said to have requested the rise to allow the federal agency to adequately regulate the booming CBD market.
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