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Cronos Group announces acquisition of CanAdelaar B.V. for $67 Million; shares rise
Business
12/12/2025

Cronos Group announces acquisition of CanAdelaar B.V. for $67 Million; shares rise

With the purchase of the company, the group expands its presence in the European market and reinforces its strategy in the adult use segment, according to Investing

Tereza's Struggle: 15 Years of Pain, Courage, and the Relief Brought by Medicinal Cannabis
Transformed Lives
12/11/2025

Tereza's Struggle: 15 Years of Pain, Courage, and the Relief Brought by Medicinal Cannabis

The story of Tereza Emir, who has been facing intense pain for 15 years, and her daughter Alessandra, who juggles motherhood, work, and daily care to ensure her mother's comfort and relief with medicinal cannabis

Voting on RDC 327 is postponed at Anvisa; ABIQUIFI evaluates new deadline as "legitimate instrument"
Política Internacional
12/11/2025

Voting on RDC 327 is postponed at Anvisa; ABIQUIFI evaluates new deadline as "legitimate instrument"

The Brazilian Association of Pharmaceutical Inputs Industry trusts that the request for a view by director Thiago Campos will result in a more in-depth analysis, maintaining the expectation of concluding the regulatory framework in January 2026

Deadline: Anvisa receives studies on cannabis cultivation until this Friday
Science & Technology
12/11/2025

Deadline: Anvisa receives studies on cannabis cultivation until this Friday

The submission of scientific evidence is essential to support the regulation of cannabis cultivation in Brazil and complies with STJ's determination

Embrapa secures R$ 13.2 million from Finep for research and projects scientific cultivation to begin in 2026

Embrapa secures R$ 13.2 million from Finep for research and projects scientific cultivation to begin in 2026

12/11/2025

The historic investment from the Financier of Studies and Projects (Finep) will finance cutting-edge structures in two regions of the country. The approval, combined with recent authorizations from Anvisa, boosts the development of the scientific bases of the "CBD Brazil" project with the central goal of reducing the costs of medicinal products in Brazil, subsidizing the national production chain

Judicial decisions support the maintenance of associative cannabis cultivation in Brazil
Everyday
12/11/2025

Judicial decisions support the maintenance of associative cannabis cultivation in Brazil

Lawyer Max Warner explains how the Cannabis do Bem Association secured in court the safe-conduct to cultivate over 900 cannabis plants in Florianópolis, after years of legal uncertainty and a decisive police operation

Full Spectrum Cannabidiol: Why the Complete Cannabis Formulation Improves Chronic Pain Treatment
Saúde
12/11/2025

Full Spectrum Cannabidiol: Why the Complete Cannabis Formulation Improves Chronic Pain Treatment

Learn how full spectrum cannabidiol enhances the therapeutic effects of medical cannabis, reduces doses, improves tolerance, and broadens results in chronic pain treatment.

Judicial decisions support the maintenance of associative cannabis cultivation in Brazil
Everyday
12/11/2025

Judicial decisions support the maintenance of associative cannabis cultivation in Brazil

Lawyer Max Warner explains how the Cannabis do Bem Association secured in court the safe-conduct to cultivate over 900 cannabis plants in Florianópolis, after years of legal uncertainty and a decisive police operation

South Africa raises THC limit in industrial hemp to 2%
International Relations
12/11/2025

South Africa raises THC limit in industrial hemp to 2%

New legislation, in effect since December 2025, replaces the 1976 law and aims to enhance the commercial viability of cultivation

Anvisa suspends review of RDC 327 after director's request for further analysis
Politics
12/10/2025

Anvisa suspends review of RDC 327 after director's request for further analysis

Rapporteur Rômison Mota advocated for changes impacting imports via RDC 660; new rule prioritizes national products when there is equivalence

Anvisa suspends review of RDC 327 after director's request for further analysis
Politics
12/10/2025

Anvisa suspends review of RDC 327 after director's request for further analysis

Rapporteur Rômison Mota advocated for changes impacting imports via RDC 660; new rule prioritizes national products when there is equivalence

Anvisa to decide today the future of RDC 327 in a meeting that could redefine rules for cannabis products in Brazil
Politics
12/10/2025

Anvisa to decide today the future of RDC 327 in a meeting that could redefine rules for cannabis products in Brazil

Norm that regulates manufacturing, importation, prescription, and inspection may be entirely revoked and replaced by a new regulatory framework; decision will be made at the Collegiate Board meeting.

Cannabis and Propolis Extracts Combined Show Potential for Treating Respiratory Irritations
Science & Technology
12/10/2025

Cannabis and Propolis Extracts Combined Show Potential for Treating Respiratory Irritations

Study shows that the combination of cannabis and propolis extracts can enhance antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, pointing to new possibilities for natural therapies

Essential lipid may modulate inflammation and aging, indicates new study
Science & Technology
12/10/2025

Essential lipid may modulate inflammation and aging, indicates new study

Brazilian study proposes a new model on the C15:0 lipid, highlighting its triphasic action in regulating inflammation, metabolism, and longevity

US and Mexico adopt new models for social cannabis consumption
Business
12/10/2025

US and Mexico adopt new models for social cannabis consumption

While the North American market invests in high-end commercial lounges, Mexico City implements regulated tolerance zones in public areas

Uruguay considers allowing sale of cannabis to tourists and non-residents to combat the illegal market
Política Internacional
12/09/2025

Uruguay considers allowing sale of cannabis to tourists and non-residents to combat the illegal market

Director of IRCCA states that the current model has reached a limit and that including foreigners is essential to expand the formal market and ensure health safety; measure could boost economy and tourism

InCor and universities lead list of projects selected by Medicinal Cannabis Call
Politics
12/09/2025

InCor and universities lead list of projects selected by Medicinal Cannabis Call

With an investment of R$ 1.25 million, the initiative from São Paulo boosts studies in health, agriculture, veterinary, and social inclusion

Morocco exports first cannabis medicine produced in the country to South Africa
Negócios
12/09/2025

Morocco exports first cannabis medicine produced in the country to South Africa

Partnership between laboratories materializes the legal sale of finished pharmaceutical product, consolidating Morocco's entry into the international market

How to Strengthen Digital Security and Shield Sensitive Data in the Cannabis Sector
Everyday
12/09/2025

How to Strengthen Digital Security and Shield Sensitive Data in the Cannabis Sector

Digitization is driving the cannabis sector, but requires new precautions to keep data and operations protected

“Start low, go slow”: the rule guiding the safe use of medicinal cannabis
Saúde
12/09/2025

“Start low, go slow”: the rule guiding the safe use of medicinal cannabis

Doctor Beatriz Milani explains how the principle “Start low, go slow” guides the safe and personalized use of medicinal cannabis, ensuring careful adjustments and the lowest effective dose for each patient

Pilot Study Indicates High Concentration CBD May Reduce Pain After Tooth Extraction
Ciência & Tecnologia
12/09/2025

Pilot Study Indicates High Concentration CBD May Reduce Pain After Tooth Extraction

American research suggests that cannabidiol in higher doses may provide relief comparable to traditional painkillers

Cannabis in the São Paulo public health system may advance later this year, with the inclusion of refractory spasticity multiple sclerosis
Politics
12/08/2025

Cannabis in the São Paulo public health system may advance later this year, with the inclusion of refractory spasticity multiple sclerosis

Deputy foresees document presentation in December, paving the way for treatment availability in 2026

Anvisa grants sanitary authorization for new cannabidiol product from pharmaceutical company
Business
12/08/2025

Anvisa grants sanitary authorization for new cannabidiol product from pharmaceutical company

Publication in the Official Gazette of this Monday (8) details the approval of the 100 mg/ml oral solution

Industrial Hemp in Italy: Ban Reaches the Constitutional Court
International Relations
12/08/2025

Industrial Hemp in Italy: Ban Reaches the Constitutional Court

The Italian Constitutional Court is assessing the legality of the ban on industrial hemp flowers, while judicial decisions, European pressures, and proposals for state monopoly reshape the sector's future in the country

Blue Dream gains space in laboratories and becomes a scientific reference
Science & Technology
12/08/2025

Blue Dream gains space in laboratories and becomes a scientific reference

Blue Dream is establishing itself as a reference in cannabis research due to its genetic stability, according to the Cáñamo portal. Studies are advancing in various health areas

CBD Foam: Formulation Accelerates Healing of Skin Lesions
Health
12/08/2025

CBD Foam: Formulation Accelerates Healing of Skin Lesions

Presented at the Brazilian Medicinal Cannabis Congress 2025, the CBD foam facilitates hygiene and treatment of chronic wounds and burns

UK entity launches guide on protocols for dosing cannabis oils
Science & Technology
12/08/2025

UK entity launches guide on protocols for dosing cannabis oils

Publication presented in London fills gaps in professional training and provides safety guidelines for prescribing cannabis oils in 12 clinical conditions

Anvisa publishes proposal to update RDC 327 redefining rules for cannabis products in Brazil
Politics
12/06/2025

Anvisa publishes proposal to update RDC 327 redefining rules for cannabis products in Brazil

Draft presents new regulatory framework, tightens requirements for Sanitary Authorization, and prohibits manipulation of cannabis derivatives

Cannabidiol in Everyday Life: How It Brings Balance to the Body and Routine
Health
12/06/2025

Cannabidiol in Everyday Life: How It Brings Balance to the Body and Routine

Discover how cannabidiol acts in daily life, its effects on well-being, therapeutic applications, and why it has become part of the routine for those seeking more balance

10 days left until the deadline of the first batch turnover of the Brazilian Medicinal Cannabis Congress
Business
12/05/2025

10 days left until the deadline of the first batch turnover of the Brazilian Medicinal Cannabis Congress

Reference event in the country brings together experts from various fields and still has promotional registrations available until the first batch turnover