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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...
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...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a public meeting scheduled for July 2026 to discuss Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) determinations for hemp-derived ingredients. This follows ongoing industry reque...
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...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released draft revisions to its hemp certification program on June 15, 2026, aiming to streamline compliance for growers amid expanding acreage. The updates focus on simplified reportin...
On June 15, 2026, the Drug Enforcement Administration released updated guidance clarifying the classification of hemp-derived products under federal law. The memo addresses ongoing questions about the 0.3% delta-9 THC th...
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...
Brazil's agricultural ministry has greenlit a limited pilot program allowing select cooperatives to cultivate industrial hemp starting in the 2026 growing season. The move follows years of advocacy from agricultural grou...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a public meeting scheduled for later this month to discuss Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) determinations for hemp-derived ingredients. The session will focus on pa...