Last month, lawmakers in Germany introduced a measure that, if approved, would further modernize Germany’s laws and regulations regarding industrial hemp. SYNBIOTIC SE, a leading European corporate group operating in the dynamic environment of the cannabis and industrial hemp market, welcomed the introduction of the measure.

“The European medical cannabis and industrial hemp group SYNBIOTIC SE (ISIN DE000A3E5A59 | WKN A3E5A5) views the draft bill to amend the Consumer Cannabis Act (KCanG), introduced by the Green Party on October 7, 2025, as an important step towards greater legal certainty, innovation, and competitiveness for the German hemp industry.” SYNBIOTIC SE stated in a press release (translated from German to English).

The industrial hemp measure was put forward by The Greens parliamentary group in the Bundestag. The measure proposes the deletion of the ‘intoxication clause’ as well as raising the THC limit for industrial hemp from 0.3 to 1 percent. The measure also seeks to legalize indoor hemp cultivation.

According to the Bundestag website, the measure would promote “the cultivation of industrial hemp and utilizing plant parts in products such as textiles, food, or cosmetics,” and would provide “legal certainty in the handling of industrial hemp.”

“The draft, presented by MPs Karl Bär, Dr. Zoe Mayer, and other Green Party members, argues that there are virtually no risks of abuse associated with industrial hemp. Legalizing cannabis for personal consumption further precludes the use of industrial hemp for recreational purposes. The higher THC limit is based on the regulation in the Czech Republic and is intended to strengthen the competitiveness of German companies.” the German Cannabis Business Association (BvCW) stated in a recent newsletter (translated from German to English).

“The customs administration is expected to assume additional responsibilities regarding tobacco taxation, as dried industrial hemp could be taxed as a tobacco substitute in the future. The draft estimates this will generate additional annual revenue of approximately €2.5 million. In 2024, the then-led coalition government introduced a law to liberalize industrial hemp, but due to the new elections, it was not voted on at the final vote.” the organization also stated.

“SYNBIOTIC believes this reform would provide a significant boost to sustainable agriculture, innovation, and regional value creation. The group is integrated across Europe and strongly positioned in the industrial hemp market – through subsidiaries such as Hempro International, Hemp Factory, and Ilesol. SYNBIOTIC therefore sees great opportunities to further expand the industrial use of hemp as a sustainable raw material.” SYNBIOTIC stated in its press release.

“For decades, we have been committed to a fact-based and innovation-friendly hemp policy. The Greens’ initiative is a signal of progress and strengthens confidence in the future of industrial hemp.” Daniel Kruse, Managing Director of SYNBIOTIC, said about the recently introduced hemp measure.

“As President of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA), entrepreneur for 30 years and Managing Director of SYNBIOTIC, I hope that Federal Minister of Agriculture Alois Rainer will recognize the opportunities this raw material offers for agriculture, industry and trade.” Mr. Kruse also said.