New York law enforcement and marijuana regulators are raiding and closing licensed hemp shops under the guise of a statewide crackdown on illicit marijuana sales, according to claims made in court and interviews with MJBizDaily.
China is shifting its regulations on CBD production that could lead to legalized production in the East Asia country, according to a memo from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Health Canada updated its June recall of several cannabis oils and softgels in response to “reported adverse reactions.”
Large and small cannabis operators have been implementing more sustainable packaging initiatives such as recycled and reused materials.
Active Canadian hemp licenses declined for the third year in a row with all provinces or territories showing double-digit permit declines from 2022.
An influential Republican-controlled House of Representatives committee passed a spending bill on Wednesday that addresses the proliferation of hemp-derived cannabinoid products.
Some in Congress are threatening to dismantle the hemp industry, which was built by small businesses and American farmers.
