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Should You Expect Leniency by Japanese Government in Cannabis Laws

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However, if you read about the history of cannabis in the region, you will know that they used the plant for textile purposes. While many countries are legalizing the consumption of cannabis, Japan restricted their citizens, which led to an increase the cannabis-related arrest in 2018.

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

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We’ve been writing a lot on this blog about the regulation and sale of cannabidiol (“CBD”) products at the state and federal levels. The United States is not the only international actor, however, that is concerned with regulating the sale of CBD products, including CBD-infused foods. extracts of Cannabis sativa L.

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CBD Oil Setback In Europe As Brussels Reclassifies Cannabis Derivative To Ban Sale

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Europe’s booming CBD market is at risk of going bust after food officials recategorised cannabidiol as a novel food, effectively outlawing its sale across the union. extracts of Cannabis sativa L. and derived products containing cannabinoids are considered novel foods as a history of consumption has not been demonstrated.

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

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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. In the case of CBD, this includes extracts, oils and other derived products that are intended for ingestion by humans. AUTHOR: Mark Taylor.

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Article – Reed Smith: UK: Cannabis In The UK – A Regulatory Environment In Transition?

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The recent trend towards decriminalization of cannabis in other countries suggests they may be right, but in the meantime, a proliferation of products containing extracts from cannabis plants are appearing in UK stores. 19 August 2019. Authors – Carolyn E. Pepper and Jess Parry. What substances are at issue?

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New- ANH-Intl Special Report: Is safety the new gremlin for CBD regulation?

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Reporting on the the fate of CBD food and supplement products as early as February last year, Nutraingredients commented , “ Further news reports suggested the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) now want CBD food products removed from commercial sale while the application to permit its use is finalised. ”. Content Sections. ? Where to now?

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What Going Green Means for the Golden State and the Rest of the World

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The bill, scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2019, allows California farmers to enter the rapidly-growing hemp industry on a wide scale, raising industrial hemp to produce hemp seed, oil, fiber, and extract for a variety of uses. California Hemp History. A Natural Fit.

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