Are CBD cannabis flowers legal in the European Union? {$excerpt:n} Every European who actively observed the cannabis industry over the past few years most probably stumbled across cannabis buds or flowers that were claimed to be legal in the whole European Union. Said products are often presented as CBD hemp flowers and are available…
Clinical Trials Commence for CBD Pet Products {$excerpt:n} Products using hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) designed for pets is not a new concept; Companies have been marketing CBD pet products for quite some time now, making their way into pet stores across the United States. Some pet owners have embraced the trend, using CBD oil to calm…
International Cannabis secures exclusive Master License for revolutionary cannabinoid extraction technology {$excerpt:n} ICC International Cannabis Corp. (CSE: WRLD.U) (FWB: 8K51) (OTC: WLDCF) (“ICC” or “International Cannabis” or the “Company”)) is pleased to announce the Company has secured the exclusive European master license to the Affinity Alpha Unit (“Affinity Technology” or “Affinity Unit”), a revolutionary cannabinoid extraction system.…
This EU Country has become the first to allow free sale of CBD {$excerpt:n} Bulgaria has issued its first authorization for a company to sell hemp-derived cannabidiol, or CBD, products freely, in open markets. According to official documents procured exclusively, Bulgaria’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, and the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency, have…
Warning Signs For CBD Food & Drink Manufacturers {$excerpt:n} CBD-infused coffee? CBD-infused chewing gum? Many think cannabis and its derivatives are the next big wellness craze that will make the demand for flax, fish oil and turmeric combined seem meager. The food and drink industries are cautiously exploring the cannabis market, trying to determine the…
Johann Hari’s new book explores how depression can be linked to social isolation {$excerpt:n} Famous for his “big think” book Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs, award-winning British journalist Johann Hari has … Source: Chasing the Scream
Arizona Still Doesn’t Require Lab Testing, But That Could Change Soon {$excerpt:n} As of today, Arizona is the only state in the country that has legalized medical cannabis but does not require producers to test their medical cannabis. States throughout the country that legalize medical cannabis routinely implement regulations that require third-party, independent lab testing…
EU Regulations Address Heavy Metals In Consumer Products {$excerpt:n} RoHS 3 (EU Directive 2015/863) adds a catch-all “Category 11” of regulated products that includes electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), e-cigarettes, cannabis vaporizers and vape pens. This category becomes effective July 22, 2019. The most significant restricted substance applicable to this category is lead, and RoHS…
The Illinois Hemp Industry Is About To Explode {$excerpt:n} Within two days of announcing the opening of license applications for growing hemp, the Illinois Department of Agriculture received roughly 350 applications. According to the Lincoln Courier, that number has since grown to 575 applications in the past couple weeks. The Illinois Department of Agriculture has…
Are you breaking the law by taking CBD on vacation? {$excerpt:n} Most people know that’s it’s not a good idea to travel internationally with cannabis in their possession. Since 9/11, airport screening has increased dramatically around the world, and that means that anyone could get in trouble for carrying a controlled substance. CBD is…
