16 articles on hemp regulation

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Legal, scientific and regulatory analysis of the industrial hemp sector. Essential documentation to understand and defend your rights.

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COM(2025) 553: Europe recognizes hemp flowers as an agricultural product

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Legal•13 min

COM(2025) 553: Europe recognizes hemp flowers as an agricultural product

The European Commission proposes to classify hemp flowers (CN 1211 90 86) as an agricultural product within the CMO. Analysis of recitals 19-21, uses of hemp flowers and proposal for a regulatory framework based on the tobacco and wine model.

Hemp Flower Cultivation in Spain: Current Regulatory Framework

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Legal•7 min

Hemp Flower Cultivation in Spain: Current Regulatory Framework

Analysis of the Spanish regulatory framework for industrial hemp flower cultivation. AEMPS and MAPA competencies, interpretation of the 1961 Convention, and clarification proposals.

Origin and Evolution of the 0.2% Threshold THC

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Fundamentals•9 min

Origin and Evolution of the 0.2% Threshold THC

Historical analysis of the 0.2% THC threshold: from its establishment without documented scientific basis in 1976 to its impact on the European agricultural sector.

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Legal•2026-03-04

COM(2025) 553: Europe recognizes hemp flowers as an agricultural product

Legal•2024-12-29

Galicia Minors Protection Law: Implications for the CBD Sector

Galicia's minor protection law includes fines of up to €600,000 for selling cannabis-image merchandise to adults. We analyze the legal questions this regulation raises.

Legal•2024-12-27

Hemp Flower Cultivation in Spain: Current Regulatory Framework

Analysis of the Spanish regulatory framework for industrial hemp flower cultivation. AEMPS and MAPA competencies, interpretation of the 1961 Convention, and clarification proposals.

Fundamentals•2024-12-27

Origin and Evolution of the 0.2% Threshold THC

Historical analysis of the 0.2% THC threshold: from its establishment without documented scientific basis in 1976 to its impact on the European agricultural sector.

Legal•2024-12-27

RD 903/2025: Analysis and Proposal for Clarification

Technical-legal analysis of RD 903/2025 on medical cannabis and proposal of AECANI to clarify the scope of application with respect to industrial hemp.

Mandate•2024-12-26

PNL 2023: The Parliamentary Mandate for the 1% THC

On January 25, 2023, the Congress of Deputies approved a Proposition No of Law that establishes a clear mandate: to raise the THC threshold to 1% for Spanish industrial hemp.

Jurisprudence•2024-12-25

Judgment Kanavape: CBD Is Not a Narcotic Drug

Analysis of the judgment of the Court of Justice of the EU (C-663/18) establishing that CBD is not a narcotic drug and should benefit from the free movement of goods.

International•2024-12-24

The World Already has 1% THC: What about Spain?

Comparative analysis of the international regulation of industrial cannabis. More than 12 countries already apply the 1% THC threshold, opening harmonization opportunities.

Risks•2024-12-20

ECHA and CBD: The Reproductive Toxicity Debate

Technical analysis of the proposed classification of CBD as a reproductive toxicant by ECHA/ANSES, with methodological considerations and its potential impact on the sector.

Documents•2024-12-16

Manual ST/NAR/40 ONU: The 1% Standard

The United Nations ST/NAR/40 Manual is the official technical protocol for cannabis identification. It uses 1% THC as the scientific reference threshold.

Science•2024-12-14

Cannabis Chemotypes: The 1% of the Pharmacopoeia

The European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur. 11.5) officially classifies cannabis by chemotype. The CBD-dominant chemotype is defined by a threshold of up to 1% of THC.

Science•2024-12-12

Ratio THC:CBD and the Science of Non-Psychoactivity

Clinical studies show that CBD counteracts the effects of THC. A product with up to 1% THC and high CBD does not produce significant psychoactive effects.

Legal•2024-12-10

RD 579/2017: Hemp Flowers as Herbs for Smoking

Analysis of Royal Decree 579/2017 and its application to industrial hemp flowers. The Spanish legal framework allows the commercialization of herbal products for smoking.

Science•2024-12-08

SCCS: CBD is Safe for Cosmetics

The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has issued favorable opinions on the safety of CBD in cosmetic products.

Science•2024-12-05

THC vs. CBD: Understanding the Differences

Learn the fundamental differences between THC and CBD. One is narcotic, the other is not. Understanding their interaction is key to hemp regulation.

Health•2018-12-18

The OMS Confirms: CBD Is Not A Drug

In 2018, the World Health Organization (OMS) issued a landmark report concluding that CBD is not addictive, is not a drug, and has promising therapeutic applications.

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