International Cannabis Weekly: 158

• Germany imports 4,126 kg of medical cannabis during the first half of 2020.
• Argentina announces plans to broaden medical cannabis scheme.
• 149 growers submit applications for the Dutch adult- use cannabis experiment.
• WHO cannabis recommendations face UN opposition in a recent meeting.
• US House of Representatives adds protections for state-legal cannabis programmes.

• EMMAC’s Medalchemy secures licence for the cultivation of medical cannabis in Spain.
• The first person in Scotland is prescribed medical cannabis through Project 21.
• Project C aims to raise €5 million in its first public offering to the Dutch public.
• Isle of Man medicinal cannabis project enters final review.

Newly published data released from Germany has revealed that medical cannabis imports increased by 16% in Q1 and a further 32% in Q2 of 2020, highlighting a major increase in demand.

Learn more about the data in the latest cannabis industry analysis from Prohibition Partners.

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• The DNC’s policy includes cannabis decriminalisation but rejects full federal legalisation.
• The US Senate excludes protections for cannabis banks in COVID-19 relief legislation.
• US cannabis employment has the potential to reach 295,000 by the end of 2020.
• The White House discusses FDA’s CBD enforcement with US hemp groups.
• New Jersey cannabis companies invest in infrastructure ahead of recreational vote.
• Illinois delays licence for adult-use cannabis due to COVID-19 setbacks.
• Red White & Bloom Brands signs LOI to acquire Platinum Vape for in California entrance.

• FSD Pharma announces decision to surrender Health Canada licences.
• EnWave receives a cannabis research licence for its Vancouver based facilities.
• Sensi Brands receives sales licence for adult-use cannabis from Health Canada.

• St. Lucia drafts regulatory framework for the island’s cannabis industry.
• CPLANT exports half a ton of Uruguayan low-THC hemp flowers to Switzerland.
• Paraguay plans to start marketing hemp products in December.
• Ikänik Farms completes commercial sale of full spectrum cannabis oil in Colombia.

• Australia completes first hemp seed export to New Zealand as trade regulations ease.
• Elixinol signs distribution agreement to sell CBD products in Australia.
• Hong Kong opens its first CBD cafe and shop in Sheung Wan.
• Thailand approves 17 cannabis-based medicines for selected Thai hospitals.
• MGC receives Australian import licences for schedule 4 & 8 medical cannabis products.

• Israeli firm Seach Medical plans to open Greek facility targeting European expansion.
• Focus Medical signs supply agreement to purchase cannabis produced by Ever Green.
• Malawi receives US$15 million industrial hemp investment from Lester International.

• New evidence suggests that CBD may help treat lung inflammation caused by COVID-19.
• Lab tests show that CBD-enriched forms of cannabis can kill or inhibit cancer cells.
• Meta-study suggests CBD has therapeutic potential in treating cocaine dependence.
• Study suggests cannabis has potential to treat pain associated with sickle cell disease.

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