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Unesp Professor in Botucatu Leads Research on Medicinal Cannabis for Animals
Veterinary Medicine
11/28/2025

Unesp Professor in Botucatu Leads Research on Medicinal Cannabis for Animals

Unesp researcher expands boundaries: Rogério Amorim leads studies on cannabis and cognitive dysfunction in dogs

Uruguay Emerges as Leading Hemp Hub After Stringent Restrictions in the US
Business
11/28/2025

Uruguay Emerges as Leading Hemp Hub After Stringent Restrictions in the US

American measure rendering full spectrum extracts unfeasible has a long transition period, but already positions Uruguay as a new strategic export alternative

Anvisa prohibits commercialization of cannabis products from company
Business
11/28/2025

Anvisa prohibits commercialization of cannabis products from company

Measure published in the Official Gazette affects company; resolution prohibits sale of Cannabis products without sanitary registration

US Agency Plans to Authorize CBD Coverage by Medicare
International Relations
11/27/2025

US Agency Plans to Authorize CBD Coverage by Medicare

Proposal aims to change rules to allow reimbursement of hemp-derived products in health plans for seniors starting in 2027

Hemp shops in Austria pick up the pace with CBD flexibility
International Relations
11/27/2025

Hemp shops in Austria pick up the pace with CBD flexibility

Austria eases the sale of CBD flowers until 2028, giving a breath of fresh air to hemp shops after months of uncertainty and legal changes that impacted the sector

UnB and association establish partnership to advance research with medicinal cannabis
Science & Technology
11/27/2025

UnB and association establish partnership to advance research with medicinal cannabis

Three-year agreement aims to enhance extraction processes and quality control of therapeutic products in the Federal District

Australia paves the way for a more humane approach to therapeutic cannabis
International Relations
11/27/2025

Australia paves the way for a more humane approach to therapeutic cannabis

Research shows that the majority of Australians support the integration of therapeutic cannabis into the healthcare system

"The bubble has burst": Fernando Badauí, lead singer of the band CPM 22, analyzes the future of Cannabis in Brazil
Everyday
11/27/2025

"The bubble has burst": Fernando Badauí, lead singer of the band CPM 22, analyzes the future of Cannabis in Brazil

Lead singer comments on market advancements, criticizes historical roots of prohibition, and urges users to take a proud stance

Shiitake mushroom could become a living and sustainable chip, say researchers
Psychedelics
11/27/2025

Shiitake mushroom could become a living and sustainable chip, say researchers

Technology inspired by fungi promises cultivated and sustainable chips

Project expands access to medical cannabis in the outskirts of São Paulo
Everyday
11/27/2025

Project expands access to medical cannabis in the outskirts of São Paulo

Social action provides medical care, legal guidance, and free training on medical cannabis for families in vulnerability in Guaianases

Anvisa incorporates RDC 327 rules into Ordinance 344 and formalizes veterinary prescription of cannabis

Anvisa incorporates RDC 327 rules into Ordinance 344 and formalizes veterinary prescription of cannabis

11/26/2025

Anvisa's update "mirrors" the rules for controlling cannabis products directly in the list of controlled substances and defines classification for industrial inputs

Access to treatments with cannabis flowers gains new momentum in Brazil with the endorsement of a judicial safe-conduct
Business
11/26/2025

Access to treatments with cannabis flowers gains new momentum in Brazil with the endorsement of a judicial safe-conduct

The collaboration between a marketplace and an association connects doctors and patients to therapies with in natura cannabis flowers produced in Brazil

Access to treatments with cannabis flowers gains new momentum in Brazil with the support of a judicial safe-conduct
Business
11/26/2025

Access to treatments with cannabis flowers gains new momentum in Brazil with the support of a judicial safe-conduct

The collaboration between a marketplace and an association connects doctors and patients to therapies with in natura cannabis flowers produced in Brazil

A new path for Ghana: partnership with Israel could strengthen industrial cannabis cultivation
Business
11/26/2025

A new path for Ghana: partnership with Israel could strengthen industrial cannabis cultivation

Ghana and Israel are discussing a technological partnership to develop industrial cannabis cultivation and research, combining Israeli expertise with Ghana's new hemp policy

ProColombia can help strengthen cannabis trade with Brazil
Business
11/26/2025

ProColombia can help strengthen cannabis trade with Brazil

“The Brazilian market is undoubtedly becoming increasingly important for the sector in the country,” highlighted Luis Carlos Velásquez

Cannabis Startup Enters USP to Innovate Medicinal Cannabis Prescription
Business
11/26/2025

Cannabis Startup Enters USP to Innovate Medicinal Cannabis Prescription

Selected by SUPERA Park, Canabinote aims to mitigate medical uncertainty with technology based on scientific evidence and commercial neutrality

Rio Grande do Sul to host 3rd Gaúcho Medicinal Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Symposium in December
Everyday
11/26/2025

Rio Grande do Sul to host 3rd Gaúcho Medicinal Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Symposium in December

Event brings together experts from ex-Anvisa, Embrapa, and state government to discuss from medical prescription to agricultural potential of hemp

STF set 40g as limit, but 55% of marijuana convictions still classified as trafficking
Politics
11/25/2025

STF set 40g as limit, but 55% of marijuana convictions still classified as trafficking

CNJ reevaluated nearly 30 thousand cases involving cannabis, only 13% of the convictions were altered; experts point out influence of the “word of the police officer” and institutional resistance in state courts

Panama creates exception to sanitary registration and unlocks medicinal cannabis market
International Relations
11/25/2025

Panama creates exception to sanitary registration and unlocks medicinal cannabis market

The Ministry of Health of Panama has established the conditions for the exemption of finished cannabis products for therapeutic use, overcoming a long regulatory impasse

Cannabis-Based Products Lead Growth in the US Mental Wellness Market
Business
11/25/2025

Cannabis-Based Products Lead Growth in the US Mental Wellness Market

Global sector reaches record $6.8 trillion, with a 26% growth highlighted in cannabis-based products in the North American scenario

Teixeira projects improvement of PL 399 in the Senate focusing on the SUS
Politics
11/25/2025

Teixeira projects improvement of PL 399 in the Senate focusing on the SUS

Minister advocates for the text to ensure the participation of associations and family farming in supplying the pharmaceutical industry

The Plant's Perfume: Scientists Decipher the Olfactory Voice of Cannabis
Science & Technology
11/25/2025

The Plant's Perfume: Scientists Decipher the Olfactory Voice of Cannabis

Researchers develop a lexicon with 25 terms to standardize cannabis aromas, combining sensory and chemical analyses

Brazil returns to IUPAC and reinforces scientific leadership, with direct impact on the cannabis chain in the country

Brazil returns to IUPAC and reinforces scientific leadership, with direct impact on the cannabis chain in the country

11/24/2025

Return strengthens Brazil's role in shaping global chemistry standards and boosts initiatives related to the cannabis production chain in the country

In Africa, Botswana stands out by launching a pilot cannabis cultivation project
International Relations
11/24/2025

In Africa, Botswana stands out by launching a pilot cannabis cultivation project

Botswana is starting its first official tests of medicinal cannabis and industrial hemp cultivation, marking a significant advancement for the country and reflecting Africa's growing movement towards regulated and sustainable models

“Special Moment for the Industry”: Executive Foresees Advancements with Anvisa's Review
Business
11/24/2025

“Special Moment for the Industry”: Executive Foresees Advancements with Anvisa's Review

Gustavo Palhares believes that regulatory review could streamline prescription, expand access, and raise technical requirements in the medical cannabis sector

After years of prohibition, Quebec allows the sale of cannabis vaporizers again
International Relations
11/24/2025

After years of prohibition, Quebec allows the sale of cannabis vaporizers again

Quebec starts regulated sale of cannabis vaporizers after years of prohibition, launching tested, safe products accompanied by specialized guidance in SQDC stores

TJCE hosts virtual debate on the judicialization of the right to health through cannabis
Everyday
11/24/2025

TJCE hosts virtual debate on the judicialization of the right to health through cannabis

The project 'Dialogues on Health' will address the judicialization of cannabis in a live broadcast on YouTube on November 28

Minor Cannabinoids: Understanding the Plant's Potential Beyond THC and CBD
Health
11/24/2025

Minor Cannabinoids: Understanding the Plant's Potential Beyond THC and CBD

Compounds like CBN, CBC, and CBG are gaining prominence in science for their distinct therapeutic properties and role in the entourage effect

Cannabis in Germany: country sets record for imports and expands cultivation clubs
Business
11/24/2025

Cannabis in Germany: country sets record for imports and expands cultivation clubs

The Cannabis market in Germany is experiencing a historic moment with an increase in the import ceiling and the consolidation of adult use associations

Housing crisis in Portugal: hemp, less bureaucracy, and more innovation
Agribusiness
11/22/2025

Housing crisis in Portugal: hemp, less bureaucracy, and more innovation

Less State and more hemp. Sustainable architecture is the key to unlocking supply and reducing housing costs in Portugal