RALEIGH, North Carolina — State lawmakers and a newly formed advisory council in North Carolina are currently navigating the complex challenge of regulating the state’s rapidly expanding market for synthetic hemp and unregulated cannabis products. The current environment, often described by observers as a “wild west,” has raised significant public safety concerns, prompting urgent calls…
The Canadian cannabis industry experienced a dynamic week ending July 5, 2025, marked by significant regulatory consultations, provincial policy shifts, ongoing economic contributions, and notable enforcement actions across the country. National Regulatory Consultations Advance A key federal development saw the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) share a summary of the feedback received on its Regulatory…
Canada’s burgeoning cannabis industry experienced a dynamic week in early July 2025, marked by significant corporate developments, crucial regulatory updates across several provinces, and ongoing discussions around national policy and enforcement. Financial reporting delays, strategic expansions, and shifts in provincial oversight dominated headlines, reflecting the sector’s continued evolution and the challenges and opportunities operators face…
Leading experts are issuing strong warnings regarding the potent influence of marketing tactics and digital platforms on teenage perceptions and use of cannabis products. New research from two separate studies highlights how appealing packaging and social media content significantly enhance the allure of cannabis-infused items to young people, prompting urgent calls for more effective regulatory…
A recent report raises serious questions about the effectiveness of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) approach to cannabis, alleging failures that jeopardize public safety in state-regulated markets while simultaneously hindering legitimate pharmaceutical research. The report, attributed to ACCESS Newswire, specifically highlights concerns surrounding the actions, or lack thereof, attributed to DEA Deputy Administrator Thomas…
Thailand Reverses Course on Cannabis, Tightening Rules in Blow to $1 Billion Industry Bangkok, Thailand – Just three years after making history as the first country in Southeast Asia to decriminalize cannabis, Thailand’s government has moved decisively to tighten regulations, a move that is sending shockwaves through a nascent industry estimated to be worth $1…
Proposed Federal Cannabis Safety Standards Stir Industry Debate Washington D.C. — The simulated Federal Cannabis Safety Administration (FCSA) has unveiled a comprehensive set of proposed safety standards specifically targeting key equipment utilized in cannabis processing and laboratory testing. These regulations represent a significant step towards establishing a federal framework for cannabis product safety and quality…
