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FSA shifts gears on CBD Novel Foods approvals, THC tolerance and reformulation in UK
This morning, the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced some significant updates to its multi-year CBD Novel Foods approvals process, finally offering hundreds of long-suffering businesses some light at the end of the tunnel.
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Cannabis Europa and Mary Jane Berlin conferences bring industry together
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Swiss cannabis law must address 'unsatisfactory' medical access
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Europe
6 stories- Austria's legal dispute over CBD flower sales heads back to court
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- United Kingdom launches new parliamentary group and hemp hub initiative
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- Turkey expands industrial hemp legislation into healthcare sector
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- Georgia outlines plans to tighten cannabis controls with expedited legislation
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- Celadon considers delisting from AIM to pursue private ownership
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- Isle of Man looks at medical cannabis as economic growth opportunity
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United States
8 stories- Leef Brands set to harvest over one million cannabis plants
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- Mike Tyson calls on Donald Trump to deliver cannabis reforms in United States
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- Charlotte's Web and Ajna seek FDA approval for new cannabis drug
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- TerrAscend announces exit from cannabis market in Michigan
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- Florida cannabis campaign nearing ballot goal for 2026 vote
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- Delaware poised to launch legal adult-use cannabis sales next month
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- Papa Medical sets $5 million IPO terms for cannabis vape expansion
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- Neurogan launches strongest full-spectrum CBD gummy in United States market
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Canada
6 stories- High Tide poised to open two new cannabis dispensary stores in Toronto and Winnipeg
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- Tilray publishes long-awaited THC/CBD pharmacokinetics research findings
Cannabis Business TimesCAHealth & Science
- Ontario Cannabis Store announces launches of new local producer badges
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- Aurora expands compassionate pricing to improve product access for patients
Cannabis Business TimesCAMedical
- Research finds cannabis continues contributing to Canada's GDP growth
StratCannCABusiness & Investment
- Avant Brands signs new international supply agreements from Kelowna
castanet.netCABusiness & Investment
LATAM & Caribbean
4 stories- Brazil praised in global report for success using cannabis in pain treatment
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- Pharma firm slashes cannabidiol product price by 40%
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- Rio university and patient group partners share thoughts on cannabis research
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- Colombia working on industrial hemp cultivation plans amid regulatory effort push
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Africa & Middle East
2 stories- South Africa could lose R30 billion cannabis opportunity, report states
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- Uganda preparing to issue first hemp permit to spur development
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APAC
1 story- Thailand weighing cannabis law changes amid concerns over tourism use
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Oceania
3 stories- Medicinal cannabis advocate poised to run for council in Northland, New Zealand
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- Victoria party urging reforms of workplace drug testing for cannabis
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- NSW campaigners launch new petition to decriminalise cannabis use
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