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Jamaica’s Ganja Shortage: ‘Cultural Embarrassment’ or Clickbait?

The Cannigma

Thomson said that cannabis “is a crucial part of Jamaica’s brand identity and rich culture,” and that while the regulated market can meet its own demand, there is a significant shortage when it comes to cannabis for consumption by Jamaicans. Could increased consumption be to blame? We no longer have our sativa, it’s all hybrid ganja.

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Report: Alarming number of pets ingesting cannabis products after Arizona legalizes it

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Casual storage, or lack thereof, of sativa and indica products, led to the 328% increase in cases from 2015 where 38 were reported to 231 cases reported in Arizona this year, according to the ASCPA. Retford added that your pets will probably show several signs and symptoms of exposure and consumption. Less responsive.

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Doctor Block…….”A Physician Botanist’s Insight to Cannabis species: The Naming of Plants and Products”

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Cannabis sativa – One plant, Many crops. Because of the challenges in determining geographical origin of modern plants and the possibility for reproduction across the genus, all plants in the genus are most accurately Cannabis sativa. Plos One, 2015; 10(8): e0133292 The Genetic Structure of Marijuana and Hemp. Block, M.D.

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Wake and bake: why it feels different and how to do it right

The Cannigma

A similar 2015 study of 2-AG , the second major endocannabinoid, reported the lowest concentrations during midsleep, followed by a rapid rise in the morning and a peak in the early to midafternoon. These problems were evident, even after accounting for age, gender, and consumption quantity. Pros and cons of wake and bake.

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German courts confirm sales bans on CBD containing food

Cannabis Law Report

The Novel Foods Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 defines as “novel” any food which has not been used for “human consumption” to a significant degree within the EU before May 1997. It was not relevant to the courts that Cannabis sativa L. 16 December 2019 – Authored by: Eda Zhuleku.

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Exporting CBD Food Just Got Harder: The European Union Makes a Move

Canna Law Blog

Regulation 2015/2283 , which is the latest food regulation adopted by the European Parliament and the European Union (“EU”), defines “novel food” as “food that was not used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997, irrespective of the dates of accession of the Member States to the Union.”.

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European CBD Sales: Securing a Novel Food Authorization

Canna Law Blog

Last year, the European Union reclassified extracts of Cannabis sativa L. The reclassification was based on the lack of demonstrated history of human consumption of these extracts and of any product to which they might be added. Once received, the application is reviewed and assessed for completeness. Phase 2 – Safety Assessment.

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