Author: Laurens van Dijk

Is CBD legal in France? (updated September 2018)

Is CBD legal in France?L’huile de CBD est-elle légale en France? This article will help you understand medical cannabis and hemp laws in France. Cannabis Laws in France Cannabis in France is illegal for personal use, but remains one of the most popular illegal drugs. Limited types of cannabis-derived products are permitted for medical uses. France, […]

Is CBD Legal in Finland – (Updated September 2018)

Is CBD Legal in Finland?onko CBD-öljyä Suomessa laillista Medicinal Cannabis in Finland? Is CBD legal in Finland? Since 2008, Finland has legalised medical cannabis and reformed the formerly punitive cannabis policies. The pharmaceutical cannabis preparation Sativex, manufactured by the UK company GW Pharmaceuticals, has been legally available in Finland since May 2012. In 2018, Finland […]

Is CBD Oil Legal in Estonia – (Updated September 2018)

Is CBD Oil Legal in Estonia? Are there restrictions or is CBD oil legal in Estonia? According to Estonian law, psychotropic drugs are illegal. Is CBD oil legal in Estonia? Yes, since CBD is not psychotropic it is not banned from use. Cannabis Legality in Estonia Cannabis in Estonia is illegal, but possession of up […]

Is CBD Legal in Denmark? Updated August 2018

Is CBD Legal in Denmark?Er CBD Olie lovligt i Danmark? Is it legal to buy or sell cannabis oil if the THC content is less than 0.2%? According to the Danish Medicines Agency: Laegemiddelstyrelsen After 1 July 2018, cannabis products with a content of up to 0.2 % THC is no longer considered as regulated […]

Is CBD Legal in Czech Republic – updated August 2018

Is CBD Legal in Czech Republic?Je cbd olej legální v české republice? (kanabidiol) Is CBD legal in Czech Republic? According to the 2015 declaration regarding medicinal products containing cannabis the Czech Republic law, states that THC in cannabis has a legal limit of 0.3%. This means that CBD is legal in the Czech republic as […]

EIHA press release: pure CBD in cosing catalogue

NEWS PIECE – Changes to cosing database – Cannabidiol News update Industry association EIHA issued a press release on 2nd February regarding updates to the cosing catalogue.  Triggered by a French criminal case (the Kanavape case) against a CBD trader, the European Court of Justice ruled, among other things, that cannabidiol, made from all components of […]

Uncovering the Hidden Antibiotic Potential of Cannabis

Cannabis as an antibiotic? As the spread of antimicrobial resistance continues to be a priority health concern worldwide researchers from McMaster University (Canada) identified an antibacterial compound in the cannabis plants that could serve as a lead for new drug development. CBG – Cannnabigerol potential benefits They found that the cannabinoid, cannabigerol (CBG) is antibacterial […]