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FSA backs Britain's first CBD food authorisations despite Brexit deal concerns
Britain is on course to become the first country in the world to formally authorise cannabidiol (CBD) as a novel food, as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) recommends three applications for ministerial approval in a move that could bring an estimated 3,000 products into legal compliance.
Business of CannabisGBHemp & CBD
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Curaleaf and Aurora's battle intensifies over votes, valuations and shareholder tensions
Business of CannabisCABusiness & Investment
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Prof. David Nutt to explore future of Medcan research in London
Cannabis HealthGBHealth & Science
Europe
9 stories- French trade groups prepare for key CBD ruling that could reshape market
Business of CannabisFRRegulation
- Is cannabis legal in Germany in 2026? The law, market and implications
Business of CannabisDERegulation
- Austria's THC referendum initiative enters crucial procedural phase
Hanf MagazinATRegulation
- Swiss study examines whether cannabis could be distributed through pharmacies
NewsweedCHMedical
- Italy grants protected designation to two historic Carmagnola hemp varieties
CannaReporterITHemp & CBD
- Andorra paves way for domestic cultivation of medical cannabis under new rules
NewsweedADRegulation
- Dunbar Pharma to showcase European dronabinol supply capabilities at Expopharm 2026
Business WireEUBusiness & Investment
- Cannabis Health confirms Curaleaf Laboratories as London symposium headline sponsor
Cannabis HealthGBEvents & Industry
- Medical cannabis access, laws and clinics in Northern Ireland explained for 2026
Cannabis HealthGBMedical
United States
7 stories- Cannabis sales in Delaware hit new record in July, putting market on track
MJBizDailyUSAdult-use
- Many banks still refuse to work with cannabis businesses, federal report reveals
Marijuana MomentUSBusiness & Investment
- North Carolina officials weigh cannabis and hemp policies as federal law uncertain
Marijuana MomentUSRegulation
- Cannabis businesses betting on dogs as part of strategy to reach FDA approval
MJBizDailyUSHealth & Science
- Opus Consulting launches sale process for PharmaCann's Maryland cannabis assets
citybiz.coUSBusiness & Investment
- Trulieve poised to open new medical cannabis dispensary in Dunwoody, Georgia
PR NewswireUSMedical
- Proposed hemp ban could have significant consequences for businesses and industry
washingtonexaminer.comUSRegulation
Canada
6 stories- Curaleaf and Aurora's takeover battle intensifies over votes, valuations and tensions
Business of CannabisCABusiness & Investment
- Aurora appoints experienced biopharma executive to accelerate global medical business
NewswireCABusiness & Investment
- Wellford Holdings renews EU-GMP certification for Aqualitas facility in Nova Scotia
StratCannCABusiness & Investment
- Survey reveals mixed views on cannabis retail stores among Aurora residents
StratCannCAEvents & Industry
- Nextleaf Solutions reports fiscal third-quarter 2026 financial results and business performance.
TradingViewCABusiness & Investment
- Quebec's 21-year-old cannabis purchasing rule comes under renewed scrutiny
NewsweedCARegulation
LATAM & Caribbean
5 stories- Brazil sees cannabis medicine import approvals surge as CBD market expands
HempTodayBRHemp & CBD
- Argentina expands cannabis education with new study programmes and learning resources
El PlanteoAREvents & Industry
- Cannabis policy requires broader considerations beyond Argentina's decriminalisation move
elmanana.comARRegulation
- New licences expand Argentina's regulatory framework for cannabis flowers and hemp biomass
CáñamoARRegulation
- Rastafari leaders push Antigua and Barbuda to become major cannabis tourism hub
streamlinefeed.co.keAGAdult-use
Africa & Middle East
2 stories- Mauritius clarifies approach to drug decriminalisation under updated regulations
NewsweedMURegulation
- InterCure regains compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement
GlobeNewswireBusiness & Investment
Oceania
2 stories- Chinese firm Yongji Health completes $31 million takeover of Tasmanian Botanics
CannabizAUBusiness & Investment
- Vitura faces $6 million revenue hit after Bupa redirects Doctors on Demand patients
CannabizAUBusiness & Investment
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