Tag: CBD

Written by Hazel Norman on March 17, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

European Commission Clarifies Hemp-Derived CBD Is Permitted In Cosmetics

The hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) market is increasing in size and value with every passing year, including the cosmetics sector. Just...

Written by Johnny Green on December 27, 2024. Posted in Business.

Legal CBD Sectors Are Set For Significant Growth

The cannabis plant contains several cannabinoids, with one of the most popular ones for consumers and patients being cannabidiol (CBD)....

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Written by Johnny Green on November 21, 2024. Posted in Business.

U.K. Cannabidiol Market Projected To Reach Over $5 Billion In Value By 2032

According to a market analysis by Vantage Market Research, the value of the United Kingdom’s emerging cannabidiol (CBD) industry is...

Written by Johnny Green on November 3, 2024. Posted in Business.

Global Cannabidiol Market Projected To Reach $23.41 Billion By 2031

According to a new report by Coherent Market Insights, the global cannabidiol (CBD) market is projected to reach $23.41 billion by...

Written by Johnny Green on October 12, 2024. Posted in Business.

CBD Skincare Market Expected To Experience Tremendous Growth

The overall cannabidiol (CBD) industry has experienced significant growth in recent years due to regulatory reforms and increased demand...

Written by Johnny Green on October 6, 2024. Posted in Business.

CBD Nutraceuticals Market Projected To Be Worth $29.1 Billion By 2030

The emerging cannabidiol (CBD) nutraceuticals sector is expected to experience tremendous growth through the remainder of this decade,...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 30, 2023. Posted in Policy.

United Kingdom Accepts New Recommendations For CBD Products

The United Kingdom, like most countries, has struggled to regulate products containing cannabidiol (CBD). CBD products have increased in...

Written by Frank Schuler on July 23, 2023. Posted in Science.

CBD Percentages In Infused Liquid Products Reportedly Lower Than Advertised

Products infused with cannabidiol (CBD) are very popular these days, and widely available. Unfortunately, they are not always regulated...

Written by Frank Schuler on March 2, 2023. Posted in Science.

Thailand Study Finds CBD Treatment Effective At Treating Canker Sores

Canker sores are not a fun topic to discuss, however, they are even less fun to endure. Canker sores, also referred to as aphthous...

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Written by Frank Schuler on October 29, 2022. Posted in Science.

Study Finds That CBD May Offset THC-Induced Anxiety

The cannabis plant is one of the most versatile plants on earth, and quite possibly could be the most versatile plant on the...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 29, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Seven Years In Prison For Possessing CBD?

At a time when many parts of the world are trending in the right direction in regards to cannabis policy, Hong Kong is going in the...

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Written by Frank Schuler on October 11, 2022. Posted in Science.

Israel Study Finds CBD Is “Highly Effective” In Adults With Refractory Epilepsy

When it comes to medical cannabis, arguably the most effective way that cannabis can be used is in cannabidiol (CBD) form to treat...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 26, 2022. Posted in Science.

Artisanal CBD Extracts Display Long-Term Efficacy In Kids With Epilepsy

The World Health Organization estimates that as many as 50 million people worldwide suffer from some level of epilepsy, from mild cases...

Written by Frank Schuler on August 15, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Hong Kong Taking First Steps To Crack Down On CBD

Earlier this summer government officials in Hong Kong announced that they are pursuing a plan to prohibit CBD entirely. The announcement...

Written by Frank Schuler on August 15, 2022. Posted in Science.

CBD Is Safe And Effective For People With Treatment-Resistant Anxiety Disorders Per Clinical Trial

It is estimated that roughly 4% of the world’s population suffers from some level of anxiety, although, no one really knows the...

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Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 1, 2022. Posted in Science.

Hemp Increases Cow Health – and Reduces Bovine Stress

A federally funded study published in Scientific Reports suggests that hemp has similar effects on humans and cows A US Department of...

Written by Frank Schuler on July 26, 2022. Posted in Science.

CBD Use Associated With Reduced Tobacco Intake

A question has perplexed cannabis advocates since the dawn of cannabis prohibition – why is tobacco legal and cannabis illegal...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 15, 2022. Posted in Science.

CBD-Rich Cannabis Extracts Are Safe For Pediatric Autism Patients According To Brazilian Study

Cannabidiol (CBD) is the subject of a growing number of studies as researchers and medical professionals continue to work to unlock the...

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Written by Frank Schuler on June 13, 2022. Posted in Science.

Study: CBD Does Not Impact Cognitive Function, Simulated Driving Performance

Every responsible cannabis consumer on the planet recognizes that operating a motor vehicle on a public roadway while being intoxicated...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 13, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

European CBD Novel Food Evaluations Put On Hold

Cannabidiol (CBD) products are extremely popular around the world, with consumers and patients buying them every day around the globe...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 4, 2022. Posted in Science.

Researchers Find CBD To Be An Effective Form Of Oral Care Treatment

Having a wound in your mouth can be very uncomfortable, and in some cases, can lead to serious health issues. Developing a wound in your...

Written by Johnny Green on May 9, 2022. Posted in Archives, Science.

Does CBD Cause Physical Dependency?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is arguably the most popular cannabinoid on the planet right now. As evidence of that, consider the fact that...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on February 9, 2022. Posted in Business.

The French CBD Market

Highest French Court Freezes Ban on CBD flowers and leaves. Does this mean an ooh la la moment for the French CBD Biz? If not the...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on January 4, 2022. Posted in Politics.

British Food Standards Agency To Publish CBD Guidelines

The regulatory agency is about to release a guide of legal CBD products in the UK market Sometime in the next few weeks, the British Food...

Written by Johnny Green on December 21, 2021. Posted in Science.

Does CBD Impair Driving Ability?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the several dozens of cannabinoids that are contained within the cannabis plant. When it comes to...

Written by Johnny Green on December 7, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Is The FDA Going To Issue Commercial CBD Regulations Soon?

Three years ago the United States Congress, via the 2018 Farm Bill, legalized hemp nationwide, and with it, cannabidiol (CBD) products...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 7, 2021. Posted in Business.

Lidl Supermarket Faces Issues Over CBD Products Across Europe

One of the world’s largest grocery stores faces repeated problems over “cannabis” products in its European outlets The...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 13, 2021. Posted in Medical.

Spanish Court References European Decision On CBD

A Spanish lawsuit acquitting a CBD store owner in Spain becomes the first legal judgment in the country to reference the EU decision that...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on May 18, 2021. Posted in Medical.

It’s Critical That German CBD Law Matches EU Law

After a brew ha ha over hemp tea that made its way to federal court, there is a renewed call domestically to homogenize German law with...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 7, 2020. Posted in Politics.

The European Commission Revises Its Stance On CBD As A Narcotic

While the WHO essentially punted on cannabis reform last week, there was a bit of bright news on the horizon in Europe – namely...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on November 24, 2020. Posted in Politics.

The Future Of The Hemp Industry In Europe

An EU court case over the right of a Czech company to legally produce hemp extracts and sell them, across European borders, in France,...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on November 3, 2020. Posted in Medical.

Italian Health Ministry Reverses Course On CBD “Narcotic”

If you are confused about the state of regulation in the EU, don’t feel bad. Everyone is as the rules and regulations do a few...

Written by Johnny Green on September 29, 2020. Posted in Politics.

UK Food Regulators Pushback On ‘CBD Is A Narcotic’ Categorization

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the most popular substances on earth right now. CBD’s level of popularity has grown exponentially in...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 20, 2020. Posted in Business.

European Commission Is Considering Classifying CBD As A Narcotic

As if the confusion over Novel food in the EU was not daunting enough! The news just surfaced late last week that the European Commission...

Written by Johnny Green on December 29, 2019. Posted in Science.

CBD Dosing Reduces Symptoms Of Social Anxiety Disorder According To New Study

It is estimated that 1 in 13 people on earth suffer from anxiety, with social anxiety being one of the most common forms. If you talk...

Written by Johnny Green on November 10, 2019. Posted in Business.

Would The CBD Revolution Have Occurred Without The Internet?

The internet has revolutionized the way people get information, and that is true for cannabis information just as it is for everything...

Written by Johnny Green on September 15, 2019. Posted in Business.

Are Prices For U.S. CBD Products About To Drop Significantly?

The popularity of CBD has increased exponentially in the last few years. For many decades consumers focused on THC, however, that has...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 18, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver.

Will Annual CBD Sales Outpace Legal Cannabis?

While business isn’t exactly easy, both cannabis and CBD sales are booming at the macro level and revenue numbers should continue...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 9, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Politics.

Serious Cannabis Legalization Efforts Kick Off in the United Kingdom

The British press has picked up coverage of the cannabis industry lately, noticing that two special interest groups, with funding...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 8, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Politics.

United States Congress Putting Pressure on the FDA to Regulate Cannabis

Last year’s federal farm bill was a landmark achievement that legalized cannabidiol (CBD) derived from hemp, setting in motion the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 20, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver.

Global Cannabis Sales Could Reach $15 Billion in 2019, $40 Billion by 2024

Based on current sales, as well as reasonable projections regarding new markets, an industry report projects that global cannabis sales...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 18, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich.

Swiss Cannabis Sales Shattering Records

When the International Cannabis Business Conference teamed up with CannaTrade and made its first visit to Zurich this year, it was...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 31, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Politics.

Cannabis Companies Lobby the FDA to Fully Legalize CBD

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve seen CBD products on the shelves. You’ve probably even heard folks talk...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 10, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich.

Europe’s $318 Billion CBD Market Poised for 400% Boom Through 2023

Cannabis legalization typically takes a series of baby steps and then giant leaps depending on the location. Progressive states in the...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on May 7, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich, Politics.

Could Switzerland Lead Europe On Recreational Cannabis Trials?

There has been a great deal of speculation about what the “Swiss exemption” might do to spur cannabis reform in Europe. There...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on April 22, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich, Politics.

Understanding the European CBD “Novel Foods” Regulations

Foreigners entering the European cannabis market are finding that the regulations here are much higher than they expected, if not well...

Written by Anthony Johnson on April 11, 2019. Posted in CBC Zurich, ICBC Berlin, Medical, Science.

Watch Dr. Raphael Mechoulam’s Keynote Address at the 2019 ICBC Berlin

Dr. Raphael Mechoulam’s historic scientific research kicked off a scientific revolution that helped lead to medical cannabis laws...

Written by Anthony Johnson on March 27, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Berlin.

Germany, Europe’s Biggest Medical Cannabis Market, Expected to Top CBD Sales by 2023

To anyone paying attention, the German medical cannabis industry is growing rapidly, overcoming the early bureaucratic hurdles that...

Written by Anthony Johnson on March 26, 2019. Posted in ICBC Berlin, Politics, Science.

Exclusive Interview with Dr. Mechoulam, the Godfather of Cannabis Research

The International Cannabis Business Conference has featured many amazing speakers from across the cannabis spectrum that it is extremely...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on March 19, 2019. Posted in Policy.

UK Cannabis Trades Association Challenges the EU’s CBD Classification

Novel Food Designation For CBD Challenged By British Lawyers In good news for the industry both in Europe and those companies trying to...