International Relations
US Agency Plans to Authorize CBD Coverage by Medicare
Australia paves the way for a more humane approach to therapeutic cannabis
Hemp shops in Austria pick up the pace with CBD flexibility
Panama creates exception to sanitary registration and unlocks medicinal cannabis market
In Africa, Botswana stands out by launching a pilot cannabis cultivation project
24/11/2025Botswana is starting its first official tests of medicinal cannabis and industrial hemp cultivation, marking a significant advancement for the country and reflecting Africa's growing movement towards regulated and sustainable models
After years of prohibition, Quebec allows the sale of cannabis vaporizers again
24/11/2025Quebec starts regulated sale of cannabis vaporizers after years of prohibition, launching tested, safe products accompanied by specialized guidance in SQDC stores
Law ending shutdown may alter the hemp industry in the US
21/11/2025New spending law in the US, which ended the shutdown, may impact the market of psychoactive hemp derivatives
Between regulation and market, Thailand consolidates cannabis as a strategic product
19/11/2025Thailand is advancing in cannabis regulation and structuring a robust economic chain, combining medicinal use, tourism, and clear public policies to boost the sector
Future of "cannabis light" in Italy: State Council refers case to EU Court
17/11/2025Luxembourg decision could rewrite Italian rules on cultivation and sale of low-THC hemp
Florida Bill Proposes New Regulations for Smoking and Vaping in Public Spaces
17/11/2025Florida may expand its legislation on smoking in public spaces. Bill HB 389 redefines the concepts of “smoking”, “vaping”, and “public place”, and includes cannabis products in the same restrictions applied to tobacco.
Trump redefines hemp market: between pharmaceutical regulation and federal revenue
14/11/2025Experts analyze the scenario and highlight that the measure meets Anvisa's expectations for the Brazilian market; Analysis reveals that the new legislation does not represent prohibition, but rather a restructuring of the sector focusing on taxation and pharmaceutical control
Trump signs halt agreement to recriminalize hemp in the US; measure set to take effect after 365 days
14/11/2025New legislation redefines hemp and prohibits most broad-spectrum CBD products starting in 2026
Trump supports bill that restricts THC in hemp and divides the sector in the US
13/11/2025Proposal redefining limits and banning derivatives with total THC advances in the Senate with White House support
Portugal: Infarmed updates lists and removes licenses from two more medical cannabis companies
12/11/2025Public listing of entities licensed for activities with medical cannabis does not show licenses from Qanali and Batherafarm Unipessoal
Research reveals broad support for the therapeutic use of cannabis in the Czech Republic
12/11/202571% of Czechs support the medicinal use of cannabis under medical prescription, indicating a cultural shift in the country and an advancement in recognizing the plant as a tool for care and health
Zohran Mamdani takes over as New York mayor signaling a shift in cannabis regulation
11/11/2025"I bought marijuana at a legalized cannabis store," he said during the campaign