The Mexican parliament has created a website to announce a series of events and receive feedback from the public in advance of the expected full legalization of cannabis later this year. Several parliamentary committees are inviting participation in what's typically...
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Brazilian health regulators mull plan for cannabis cultivation and products, but proposal draws opposition
Brazilian health regulators are weighing a landmark plan to permit the domestic cultivation of marijuana and the registration of medical cannabis products that have not yet completed clinical trials, a move that would open a potentially huge market to MJ companies...
First commercial export of nonpsychoactive cannabis from Colombia reaches UK
Bogota-based Clever Leaves announced that the first Colombian shipment of nonpsychoactive cannabis products for commercial sale reached London's Heathrow Airport on July 27, and the health-related goods cleared customs Wednesday. The products, which were exported as a...
Most German pharmacists support medical marijuana, but they want more info
An organization that analyzes Germany's pharmacy market recently completed an extensive survey on the sector's views of medical cannabis. A little more than 500 German pharmacists participated in online interviews for Aposcope, and the results - published by trade...
GW Pharma’s cannabis drug OK’d by European Medicines Agency panel
GW Pharmaceuticals announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommended approval of the British company's cannabis-based medicine Epidiolex. The CHMP is responsible for preparing the European Medicines Agency (EMA)'s opinions on...
German opposition party seeks government clarification about CBD in food
The German opposition Free Democratic Party (FDP) has submitted a parliamentary inquiry to the federal government regarding its stance on the legality of CBD food products, reflecting the group's concern that the current policy could undermine the market...
Netherlands to hike cannabis exports to Germany by 1,000 kilograms per year
The Minister of Medical Care of the Netherlands informed the Dutch parliament that exports of medical cannabis flower to Germany will increase this year. In the letter, dated July 12, the Dutch minister explained that the request for an increase came from his German...
Imports of medical marijuana into Germany surge in second quarter
Germany imported almost of 2,500 kilograms of medical cannabis flower for pharmacy dispensing during the first half of 2019.
Aurora sole winner of Italian medical cannabis tender, but average price is low by most standards
Aurora Deutschland – the German subsidiary of Alberta-based Aurora Cannabis – won all three “lots” to supply Italy with a total of 400 kilograms (880 pounds) of medical marijuana over two years, the Italian government announced.
German sales of insurance-covered medical cannabis continue upward trend
Sales of insurance-covered medical cannabis continued to increase during the first quarter of 2019 in Germany, the largest market outside North America. In the first three months of the year, sales of reimbursed cannabis products totaled 24.5 million euros ($27.5...
Big changes in store for Colombia cannabis regulations, but final rules and timeline uncertain
A draft decree in Colombia is in the works that could substantially modify certain aspects of the current medical cannabis framework.
France on verge of launching trial medical cannabis program, opening door for overseas businesses to supply new market
A key government committee in France has set the stage for a two-year medical cannabis trial program that's expected to kick off later this year, providing an opportunity for overseas companies to export product to the new market during its early stages. If made...












