A draft Hemp Industry Development Plan has been released in the Australian state of New South Wales for public comment.The state's Hemp Industry Act 2008 was enacted on 1 July 2008 to kickstart growth of low-THC hemp production. Only cannabis varieties with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels of no more than...
California Governor Gavin Newsom says the state is "doubling down" on its commitment to protect residents from unlicensed and unregulated cannabis products.In an update published last week, Governor Newsom said officials have seized more than $316 million worth of illegal cannabis and $474,000 in cash since the beginning of...
The lack of medical marijuana legalisation in the US state of Kansas has been a thorn in Governor Laura Kelly's side for years. She's still hoping to finally pull it out.Currently, cannabis in Kansas is fully illegal, and even possession of small amounts is considered a misdemeanor crime. While...
Kia’s designers have utilised flax, hemp and mushrooms as part of its Concept EV2’s interior design.Showcased at Kia's Transcend Journey exhibit at Milan Design Week 2025 last week, it reflects Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy; blending compact dimensions with spacious flexibility that the company says offers "a highly functional,...
Hundreds of millions of new malaria infections occur each year - and perhaps hemp seed oil has its place in helping to address this scourge.Malaria is a disease spread to humans by some species of mosquitoes. Mostly occurring in tropical countries, it is preventable and curable - but the toll...
U.S. Hemp Roundtable General Counsel Jonathan Miller yesterday testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability regarding FDA inaction on CBD and regulating hemp consumables.Hemp Roundtable says the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's failure to regulate after hemp was legalized in 2018 has resulted in an explosion of...
With a stroke of a pen, Italy's hemp sector has been thrown into turmoil and its future looks anything but certain.Last week, the Italy's Council of Ministers signed off a Legislative Decree prohibiting flowering cannabis, regardless of its THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) content. Previous attempts to get related legislation over the...
Some topical cannabinoid therapies could be a safe and effective treatment for patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) says a recent study.According to the USA's National Eczema Foundation, an estimated 16.5 million adults in the U.S. have atopic dermatitis, with 6.6 million meeting criteria for a moderate to severe condition....
Rates of cannabis use during pregnancy are increasing, and so too are rates of cannabis use disorder (CUD) suggests a new study out of Columbia University.Cannabis use disorder is characterised by difficulty in abstaining even if it is causing health and social problems for the user - or those...
An Australian study assessing overall health-related quality of life (HRQL) and other benefits for patients prescribed medicinal cannabis has provided encouraging results.Led by Curtin University, the Australian Government-backed QUEST (QUality of life Evaluation STudy) Initiative involves thousands of Australian participants prescribed medicinal cannabis. In addition to HRQL, the study...
