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Legal hemp operators claim they’re victims in New York marijuana crackdown

New York law enforcement and marijuana regulators are raiding and closing licensed hemp shops under the guise of…

News August 26
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US alerts hemp sector to new Chinese CBD regulations

China is shifting its regulations on CBD production that could lead to legalized production in the East Asia…

News August 15
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Canada expands hemp and marijuana recall, cites intoxicating cannabinoids

Health Canada updated its June recall of several cannabis oils and softgels in response to "reported adverse reactions."

News August 13
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Cannabis businesses incorporate reused materials into packaging

Large and small cannabis operators have been implementing more sustainable packaging initiatives such as recycled and reused materials.

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Canadian hemp license numbers decline for third straight year

Active Canadian hemp licenses declined for the third year in a row with all provinces or territories showing…

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Congress asks FDA for hemp-derived cannabinoid powers in spending bill

An influential Republican-controlled House of Representatives committee passed a spending bill on Wednesday that addresses the proliferation of…

News July 10
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Draft Farm Bill amendment puts hemp industry at risk

Some in Congress are threatening to dismantle the hemp industry, which was built by small businesses and American…

News June 28
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Proposed THC regulations threaten Japanese CBD industry

If the Japanese government implements proposed THC limits, more than 90% of CBD products currently on the market…

News June 26
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Colorado sues business that allegedly marketed marijuana as hemp

Colorado's attorney general is suing Greeley-based cannabis product retailer Gee Distributors, which does business as CBDDY, as well…

News June 18
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California hemp bill could bring ‘clarity,’ squash intoxicating derivatives

As state governments nationwide grapple with how to regulate hemp-derived cannabinoids, California could integrate marijuana and hemp producers…

News June 11
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