International Cannabis Weekly: 427

TRUMP ENDS INTOXICATING HEMP ERA, BUT UNINTENDED VICTIMS AND REPEAL EFFORTS SIGNAL TURBULENT YEAR AHEAD

The sweeping redefinition of ‘hemp’ in the US following the passage of the funding bill threatens non-intoxicating CBD processors while pushing consumers toward unregulated markets  President Donald Trump signed legislation on November 12 that brought the longest government shutdown in history to an end. Yet, as the government reopens, a controversial US industry worth tens of billions is set to close.

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SPAIN TAKES STEP TOWARDS PHARMACEUTICAL GRADE CANNABIS REGULATION

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LESS THAN 1% OF UK DOCTORS TRAINED TO PRESCRIBE MEDICAL CANNABIS

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• A new transitional solution for CBD flowers in Austria has been extended until 2028.
• Medical cannabis awareness month unites campaigners, clinicians and industry leaders in UK momentum drive.
• Italian hemp flower ban referred to European Court of Justice in landmark CBD legal battle.
• Could domestic cultivation in the UK be the answer to the country’s growth problems?
• Cresco Labs launches flagship flower brand in Germany with three signature offerings.
• EU ‘intoxicating hemp’ review highlights major knowledge gaps behind blanket bans.

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• Florida officials advance cannabis legalisation initiative to ballot review after being sued over delay.
• Alabama moves closer to issuing medical cannabis dispensary license under new legislation.
• Congress removes veterans’ medical cannabis measure from federal funding bill.
• US researchers develop first ever common language for cannabis and hemp aromas.
• BigCommerce enables cannabis payments to go mainstream through organic payment gateways.
• Minnesota hemp-THC producers say they are ready to fight new a federal hemp ban.
• Rhode Island’s US senators defend their vote to ban hemp despite concerns for growing industry.
• The Massachusetts cannabis commissioner resigns amid growing regulatory scrutiny.

• Quebec is facing a new debate over vape pen regulations in the cannabis market over health concerns.
• Canadian attitudes towards cannabis have shifted significantly according to new survey.
• Auxly has reported its third quarter 2025 results showing financial resilience in tricky economy.
• Expert says Canada is poised for cannabis tourism success if regulations evolve.
• Uber continues to explore cannabis delivery and business opportunities in Alberta.
• Avicanna has filed its Q3 2025 financial results and strategic outlook for the coming months.

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• Brazil is staging cannabis events that are reshaping the country’s cannabis map on the ground.
• Medical cannabis is breaking the chronic pain cycle for Brazilian patients, according to new data.
• Chaco region in Latin America boosts medical cannabis and industrial hemp activity.
• Latin American cannabis investment spotlight: foundation building for growth and innovation.

• New medical cannabis softgels have been launched in Australia by Canopy Growth.
• Australians become more confident in medicinal cannabis telehealth services, according to survey.
• Thailand appeals to Australia to stop undercutting cannabis flower prices in regional trade.
• Bioxyne secures £850,000 funding to establish UK-GMP cannabis facility via Australian-UK partnership.

• Labat Africa sells its cannabis healthcare business to CEO and director in major transaction.
• Botswana has began its first cannabis cultivation tests under a new legal regime.