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Japan’s CBD market reached $154 million (¥24 billion) last year, and further growth is anticipated following the enactment of changes in the nation’s main cannabis law, according to a new […]
A draft law that would recriminalize cannabis in Thailand could severely restrict the business in CBD and other extracts derived from hemp flowers. Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew has said he […]
The government of Pakistan announced a new law that will finally establish a regulatory body for cannabis after years of discussion and political turmoil that have delayed the industries’ development. […]
Japan’s House of Representatives has signed off on an amendment that would loosen up rules for hemp while tightening regulation of marijuana. Central to the amendment is a provision that […]
Thai hemp stakeholders are pressing the new government for clarity regarding the potential rescheduling of marijuana and limiting hemp to fiber and seed products, essentially wiping out the CBD business. […]
The Indian state of Himachal Pradesh could soon see hemp legalized, according to signals from recent government deliberations. A committee headed by state Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi has recommended … Government talks indicate hemp advancing in Indian state of Himachal Pradesh Read More »
Officials in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh are intensifying the study of hemp’s potential for a broad range of medical and health applications, according to Revenue Minister Jagat Singh … Committee in northern Indian state intensifies study of industrial hemp Read More »
India’s Technology Development Board (TDB) has pledged $1.4 million to support development of technology for bast fiber processing of industrial hemp, flax, nettle and other plants. TDB, a part of … Indian government supports tech development for fibers with $1.4 million Read More »
Hong Kong has banned CBD, adopting harsh criminal punishment aligned with China’s zero-tolerance policy which led to a ban on the mainland last year. The new policy, approved last October … Following China, Hong Kong criminalizes CBD under harsh penalties Read More »
A Korean pharmaceutical maker said it will partner with a Japanese company to complete development of a CBD “film” for oral intake.
CTC Bio, Gyeonggi-do province in Korea, said Japan’s Evolution Network LLC (CoNet LLC), Tokyo, will also distribute the products in Japan and other international markets under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed this week.
The technology, called an “oral dissolving film” (ODF), releases the healing agent within a few seconds due to water-soluble polymers which are quickly dissolved by saliva.
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Thailand has dropped some restrictions on imports of cannabis cultivation seeds, and established limits for THC and CBD in foods as the country continues rapid development of a legal and regulatory framework for cannabis.
While more restrictive regarding marijuana, the changes reflect the government’s strategy to open the market for virtually all products derived from industrial hemp.
The Thai Department of Agriculture said “cannabis and hemp seeds” can now be imported as long as the importers obtain permits from the Department of Agriculture and as long as incoming shipments are accompanied by safety certificates from national plant protection agencies in the countries of origin.
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Stakeholders in Ayurvedic medicines are urging Nepalese officials to prioritize removing the country’s ban on hemp flowers as the government goes about the process of setting laws and regulations for the industry.
The Department of Ayurveda and Alternative Medicine, a government health agency, said regulatory changes are needed to allow production of the traditional medicines, which have historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. The department itemized 21 Ayurvedic medicines that are currently blocked.
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Growing hemp proved successful in removing harmful chemicals from topsoil and purifying polluted groundwater, according to tests recently carried out in Belgium, research supported by industrial giant 3M showed.
Fields contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were planted to see if hemp could provide an alternative cleanup method to digging up and incinerating polluted soil.
Headache for 3M
PFAS chemicals have become a serious headache for 3M. The company became embroiled in a political scandal in Belgium earlier this year when studies for a tunnel project in Antwerp revealed high levels of toxins in the water, soil and in human subjects near its factory.
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Hong Kong will criminalize CBD early next year, categorizing the compound as a dangerous drug.
Under changes to Hong Kong’s drug control laws expected to take effect Feb. 1, 2023, CBD will be treated the same as heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine among some 200 substances classified as “dangerous drugs.”
Stakeholders say the changes will wipe out businesses selling extracts and CBD-infused products such as beers, coffee and health supplements, and halt import trade to Hong Kong.
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Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has recommended allowing imports of cannabis for medical use, opening a crack for medical grade CBD. Under the...
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The Thai Industrial Hemp Trade Association (TIHTA) said it has signed a cooperation agreement with 12 manufacturing industries to advance innovations and technology for the...
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More than 120,000 individuals have registered to cultivate hemp and marijuana after new rules for cannabis went into effect last month in Thailand, according to...
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Several companies have announced plans to develop CBD business in Thailand following the removal of hemp and marijuana from the country’s list of dangerous drugs...
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Barcelona’s Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum will host an exhibition on Cannabis in Japan beginning May 12, 2022 and running through next February. “Cannabis Japonica:...
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Malaysian cannabis stakeholders have welcomed policy clarifications that appear to open the market for medical marijuana, but say the government should do more to advance...
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Thailand appears to be clearing the way for industrial hemp as the Narcotics Control Committee (NCC) agreed to remove cannabis from the country’s list of...
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A startup in India’s Uttarakhand state has completed a hemp-based home it hopes will serve as a model for the expansion of sustainable, affordable housing...
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Food safety authorities in India have approved hemp seeds, hemp seed oil and seed-based flour as food and food ingredients, signaling a first crack in...
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India’s Bombay Hemp Company Pvt. Ltd (BOHECO) said this week it has raised $2 million it will use to expand production and marketing. BOHECO said...
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Publicly traded Thai food company NR Instant Produce (NRF) said it intends to purchase an additional 51% of Golden Triangle Health Company Limited (GTH), which...
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