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Italy: MINISTRY OF HEALTH DECREE – Definition of maximum levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in food

Cannabis Law Report

Definition of maximum levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in food.(20A00016). contaminants in food; Having regard to Regulation (EC) no. general requirements of food law establishes. the European Food Safety Authority and establishes procedures in the. food safety; Having regard to Regulation (EC) no. 20A00016).

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Cannabis regulations in Slovenia

The Cannigma

Slovenia has a long history of cultivating industrial hemp. Still, officially the market is only 18 years old, as the country joined the EU in 2004, and thus fell into compliance with EU hemp regulations. CBD products were widely available until an EU directive came out that classified CBD as a “novel food.” Possible penalties.

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Is Cannabis/Hemp Legal in the United States?

Otherside Farms

However, in 2004, there was a lawsuit against the Hemp Industries Association and the DEA. Now that you know the history of the laws in growing hemp, you can look at the different states where it is legal. You’ll also see that the history of marijuana’s criminalization is filled with: Racism. Some Examples. Yellow Journalism.

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CBD Ban: Brits Take Up Fight And Send Lawyers To Brussels

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis lawyers are heading to Brussels next week to challenge a recent decision by the European Union to reclassify food products containing cannabidiol (CBD) and prohibit their sale. A food can be considered ‘novel’ if it was not consumed by humans to any significant degree prior to May 1997. Our position remains unchanged.

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

The Cannabis sativa plant has an incredibly multi-layered, rich, and versatile history of human uses for food and fibre, as well as recreational, and religious and spiritual purposes throughout the world (McPartland and Hegman 2018 ; Aldrich 1997 ; Touw 1981 ; Li 1974 ; Bonini et al. History of therapeutic cannabis.

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California: Department of Cannabis Control Names Leadership Team

Cannabis Law Report

Eidson was the Assistant Director of the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing Division. Eidson began working at Department of Food and Agriculture as a Student Assistant in the Human Resources Branch. Administration Division – Melissa Eidson. Compliance Division – Richard Parrott.

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The DEA Does Not Want You To Worry About Its New Hemp Rule. Don’t Take the Bait!

Canna Law Blog

The DEA issued a Final Clarification Rule banning hemp seed and oil food products that contain any amount of trace residual THC and issued a Final Interim Rule exempting hemp body care and fiber products from DEA control but prohibited the US manufacturers from importing hemp seed and oil. DEA , 333 F.3d 3d 1082 (9th Cir.2003). DEA , 357 F.3d

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