Filtered CBDChamp stories by tag.
The European Commission has begun internal discussions on adjustments to hemp-related support measures for the 2027-2030 period. Early documents suggest a focus on aligning subsidies more closely with environmental outco...
On July 16, 2026, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee advanced a bipartisan bill aimed at increasing federal funding for hemp research programs. The measure would allocate additional resources to the USDA for variety tr...
On July 13, 2026, Texas lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill offering tax credits for hemp farmers and processors investing in infrastructure. The measure aims to position the state as a major player in industrial hemp...
California regulators released draft rules on July 11, 2026, that would expand mandatory testing requirements for hemp biomass and finished products entering the state supply chain. The proposals focus on expanded pestic...
A House Financial Services Committee hearing on July 7, 2026, reviewed proposals to expand banking options for hemp businesses operating under the 2018 Farm Bill framework. Lawmakers discussed barriers that persist despi...
On July 4, 2026, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers introduced legislation aimed at expanding banking access for hemp businesses operating under federal guidelines. The bill seeks to clarify that state-licensed hemp ope...
On June 24, 2026, the House Agriculture Committee advanced the Hemp Export Facilitation Act, a bipartisan measure aimed at streamlining federal permitting for industrial hemp shipments. The bill seeks to reduce duplicati...
On June 23, 2026, legislators in several U.S. states continued discussions around improving banking access for hemp-derived product companies. These talks build on ongoing federal uncertainty regarding financial services...
On June 22, 2026, California regulators released a draft proposal for updated labeling requirements on hemp-derived cannabinoid products. The measure would require clear disclosure of total cannabinoid content, including...
On June 20, 2026, the Indian government announced a new national framework aimed at expanding industrial hemp cultivation and research across multiple states. The policy focuses on fiber, seed, and cannabinoid applicatio...
The World Health Organization released its annual review of cannabis and hemp policies on June 17, 2026, outlining evolving approaches across more than 50 countries. The report emphasizes the need for consistent internat...
On June 16, 2026, a bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation aimed at establishing uniform federal standards for the production, testing, and labeling of hemp-derived cannabinoid products. The bill seeks to ad...
On June 13, 2026, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Hemp Economic Development Tax Credit Act into law, introducing targeted tax incentives for processors and manufacturers operating within the state. The legislati...
On May 26, 2026, California regulators announced a new set of tax incentives aimed at expanding industrial hemp cultivation across the state. The program offers reduced property tax rates for farms dedicating at least 50...
As the hemp sector matures, stakeholders are turning attention to standardized sustainability metrics that could reshape cultivation and processing methods nationwide. Industry observers note that voluntary frameworks pr...
On May 15, 2026, Thai authorities released draft export guidelines that streamline licensing for industrial hemp fiber and seed products destined for European and North American markets. The move reduces approval timelin...
In a significant development for the hemp industry, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) announced on May 13, 2026, that it has launched an investigation into the impact of import tariffs on hemp products. Thi...
Introduction to New Testing Standards As of May 2026, several U.S. states are implementing stricter testing requirements for CBD products, driven by growing concerns over product safety and consistency. States like Calif...
U.S. Lawmakers Tackle Hemp-Derived THC Regulations Amid Industry Concerns As discussions for the 2026 Farm Bill heat up, a critical issue has emerged on Capitol Hill: the regulation of hemp-derived THC products, particul...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hosted a virtual workshop on May 9, 2026, to discuss critical safety data gaps surrounding cannabidiol (CBD) products. This event marks a significant step in the agency’s ongoi...