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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...
On June 6, 2026, German authorities released revised guidelines governing the import of CBD-containing products from non-EU sources. The updates focus on harmonizing documentation requirements with the EU's broader novel...
New York State’s Hemp Commission issued updated compliance requirements for hemp processors on June 5, 2026. The framework clarifies licensing, record-keeping, and testing standards ahead of the upcoming cultivation cycl...
On June 3, 2026, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee convened a hearing to examine regulatory gaps surrounding hemp-derived Delta-8 THC products. Lawmakers heard testimony from industry representatives, state officials,...
Hemp companies across the United States continue to navigate persistent barriers to traditional banking services as of early June 2026. Despite the 2018 Farm Bill's legalization of hemp, many financial institutions remai...
On June 1, 2026, Illinois regulators released a draft proposal to streamline hemp cultivation licensing ahead of the upcoming season. The changes aim to reduce application backlogs and introduce tiered licensing based on...
Texas agriculture officials released draft rules on May 28, 2026, that would require licensed hemp growers to submit samples for total THC testing within 15 days of harvest rather than the current 30-day window. The prop...
Oregon Department of Agriculture announced revised pesticide guidelines for hemp growers effective June 2026. The changes require additional residue testing and restrict certain synthetic compounds previously allowed und...
On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released revised draft guidance concerning the labeling of products containing hemp-derived ingredients. The update clarifies expectations for accurate ingredient di...
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...
The European Commission has released a draft proposal outlining a streamlined novel food authorization process specifically tailored for CBD ingredients derived from industrial hemp. This development, dated around late M...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has rolled out an updated acreage reporting framework for hemp producers effective for the 2026 growing season. The changes require more detailed submissions on cultivation locations, i...
On May 24, 2026, Argentine officials released a draft regulatory framework aimed at standardizing industrial hemp licensing and cultivation across the country. The proposal seeks to establish clear permitting processes f...
South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture has introduced updated licensing procedures for industrial hemp cultivation effective June 2026. The changes streamline approval processes for farmers while introducing stricter trac...
On May 20, 2026, Brazilian authorities released updated export certification requirements for industrial hemp products. The new framework aims to align domestic production standards with emerging international trade agre...
The UK Retail Consortium released updated labeling recommendations for CBD-containing consumer products on May 17, 2026. The guidance emphasizes clear disclosure of cannabinoid content and origin sourcing without making ...
On May 18, 2026, Switzerland's Federal Office for Agriculture announced revised guidelines raising the allowable THC threshold for industrial hemp from 0.2% to 0.3% in line with evolving EU-adjacent standards. This adjus...
In a potentially transformative move for the global hemp industry, the Indian government announced on May 13, 2026, that it is considering legalizing industrial hemp cultivation under strict regulatory guidelines. This d...
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...