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The USDA's latest report on hemp cultivation shows modest growth in total planted acres for 2026, with notable regional variations across key states. Data indicates a stabilization following prior years of expansion, ref...
On July 21, 2026, Thai authorities released revised inspection guidelines for industrial hemp shipments entering the country. The updates focus on documentation requirements and testing thresholds for cannabinoid content...
Health Canada released draft updates to the national hemp licensing system on July 19, 2026. The revisions focus on streamlining application processes for industrial hemp producers while maintaining strict tracking requi...
On July 17, 2026, Mexico's Congress passed comprehensive federal legislation authorizing large-scale industrial hemp cultivation starting in 2027. The law establishes licensing frameworks, THC thresholds at 0.3%, and exp...
The Drug Enforcement Administration released new interpretive guidance on July 14, 2026, addressing the status of hemp-derived delta-8 THC under federal scheduling. The clarification specifies that products derived from ...
On July 14, 2026, the European Parliament's agriculture committee held its first reading on proposed changes to the Common Agricultural Policy subsidies specifically targeting industrial hemp. The draft would adjust dire...
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...
On July 10, 2026, a bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation aimed at streamlining federal licensing for hemp exports. The bill seeks to reduce duplicative paperwork for processors shipping hemp-derived ingred...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a public meeting scheduled for late July 2026 to discuss Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) determinations for hemp-derived ingredients. This follows previous guidance...
Washington state agriculture officials announced on July 6, 2026, the launch of a voluntary hemp traceability pilot aimed at improving supply chain transparency for industrial hemp growers and processors. The program wil...
On July 6, 2026, Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture published final rules establishing a national licensing system for industrial hemp cultivation and processing. The framework sets THC limits at 0.3% and requires growers ...
On July 3, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released updated compliance guidance for hemp-derived extracts entering the food and beverage supply chain. The document outlines expectations for identity testing, ...
New York agriculture officials released draft rules on July 2, 2026, that would require all hemp growers to obtain annual permits tied to GPS-verified field locations and third-party soil testing. The proposal aims to im...
Colorado regulators have released draft rules that would expand pesticide residue testing requirements for all hemp products sold in the state starting in late 2026. The proposal, issued by the Colorado Department of Agr...
South Africa has introduced a new national licensing framework for industrial hemp cultivation effective July 2026. The program establishes clear guidelines for farmers seeking permits, focusing on THC compliance testing...
Thailand's Ministry of Public Health issued updated guidelines on June 28, 2026, for importing industrial hemp biomass and extracts. The changes require enhanced documentation on THC content testing and origin traceabili...
On June 28, 2026, German authorities released updated guidelines for CBD product safety testing and labeling requirements. The new framework, issued by the Federal Office of Consumer Protection, focuses on stricter limit...
On June 27, 2026, Mexican authorities released draft regulations governing industrial hemp cultivation and processing under the country's updated federal framework. The proposal establishes licensing requirements, THC te...
The European Commission has circulated a draft proposal that would adjust maximum allowable THC levels in imported industrial hemp from 0.3% to 0.5% for certain fiber and seed categories. The change aims to align EU rule...
On June 26, 2026, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation aimed at revising the current 0.3% delta-9 THC threshold for industrial hemp. The bill seeks to align federal definitions more closely with testing...