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Brazil — Supreme Court Legalizes the Cultivation, Processing, and Sale of Hemp for Medical Purposes

The Superior Court of Justice in Brazil has legalized the cultivation, processing, and sale of hemp for medical purposes under…

3 weeks ago

Italy to Be Investigated By EU Commission Over Proposed CBD and Hemp Ban

The European Commission has launched an investigation into Italy after its recent proposal to ban CBD and hemp flowers on…

2 months ago

EU Court of Justice Recognizes Right to Indoor Hemp Cultivation

The EU Court of Justice ruled that indoor hemp cultivation using hydroponic systems is eligible for direct agricultural payments under…

2 months ago

Volkswagen Develops Hemp Fiber Material to Replace Synthetic Leather

Volkswagen is developing hemp fiber-based materials to replace synthetic leather in its car interiors. Hemp fibers offer durability, lower weight,…

4 months ago

Hemp Production to Be Liberalized Under New German Law

Germany is advancing the Industrial Hemp Liberalization Act (NLG) which aims to clarify and remove existing barriers for the hemp…

5 months ago

Belgian Village Turns to Hemp to Combat ‘Forever Chemicals’ (PFAS)

A Belgian village is using hemp for phytoremediation to clean soils contaminated by PFAS, aiming to provide a sustainable and…

7 months ago

After Cannabis, Germany to Revive Its Hemp Industry

The German government is considering abolishing the "intoxication clause" that restricts industrial hemp production, which could significantly boost the hemp…

7 months ago

UK Scientists Aim to Produce PCBs From Hemp Fibers

UK scientists are innovating in the electronics industry by developing PCBs using hemp and other natural fibers to replace harmful…

11 months ago

Blood Plasma Substitute From Hemp Seeds on the Horizon

A new project aims to create a cost-effective, organic blood plasma substitute using edestin, a protein derived from cannabis seeds,…

1 year ago

Argentina Debates Controversial Cannabis Regulation: Industry Kept in Limbo

After many months of delay, Argentina has proposed new regulations for the cannabis and hemp industry that are now facing…

1 year ago