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Regulation of cultivation comes up for discussion at Anvisa after request for extension

Regulation of cultivation comes up for discussion at Anvisa after request for extension

10/06/2025

The subject is on the agenda of the 6th Public Meeting of the Collegiate Board of Directors (Dicol) of 2025, scheduled for Wednesday (10/08)

Legal cannabis cultivation in Morocco jumps to 4,751 hectares and sets production record
International Relations
10/06/2025

Legal cannabis cultivation in Morocco jumps to 4,751 hectares and sets production record

The historic initiative involves over 5,400 farmers, transforms the economy of the Rif region, and solidifies the country as a leader in the global regulated market

Nelson Mussolini advocates for thorough regulation to ensure safety of cannabis products
Health
10/06/2025

Nelson Mussolini advocates for thorough regulation to ensure safety of cannabis products

During the 4th Brazilian Medicinal Cannabis Congress, the president of Sindusfarma emphasized that only clear and responsible regulation can ensure quality, trust, and safe access to plant-derived products.

Government invests nearly R$ 400,000 to analyze impact of STF decision on marijuana possession
Politics
10/06/2025

Government invests nearly R$ 400,000 to analyze impact of STF decision on marijuana possession

Study will analyze if the distinction of 40 grams for users reduced incarceration and socio-racial inequality, evaluating the practical effects of the new drug policy

Doctor Lucas Cury advocates for psychedelics and medical cannabis in the treatment of neurological diseases
Psychedelics
10/06/2025

Doctor Lucas Cury advocates for psychedelics and medical cannabis in the treatment of neurological diseases

Discover how memory, neuroplasticity, psychedelics, and medical cannabis can transform the treatment of depression and neurological diseases

UK Experts Provide Guidelines to Standardize Prescription of Medicinal Cannabis
Health
10/06/2025

UK Experts Provide Guidelines to Standardize Prescription of Medicinal Cannabis

The new rules aim to bring more clarity on dosages, THC levels, and patient eligibility, increasing the safety and consistency of treatments

Cannabis and the Early Medicinal Discoveries: The Story That Started with the Mouth
Everyday
10/04/2025

Cannabis and the Early Medicinal Discoveries: The Story That Started with the Mouth

In the Deusa Cast episode, cannabis dentist Joyce Bernardo and historian Luiz Fernando Petty explore the history of cannabis in Brazil, its early medicinal discoveries, and the impact on oral health, combining science, tradition, and harm reduction.

Anvisa approves new pharmaceutical product based on cannabis in Brazil
Business
10/03/2025

Anvisa approves new pharmaceutical product based on cannabis in Brazil

Endogen's extract expands the portfolio of options for medicinal treatments and already has sanitary authorization for commercialization

Forum at UEM discusses the future of medical cannabis in Paraná
Everyday
10/03/2025

Forum at UEM discusses the future of medical cannabis in Paraná

Free event discusses advances in legislation, public policies, and access to treatments

Study exposes differential treatment between cannabis and alcohol in Snapchat's artificial intelligence
Science & Technology
10/03/2025

Study exposes differential treatment between cannabis and alcohol in Snapchat's artificial intelligence

A study funded in the USA reveals that Snapchat's AI blocks responses about marijuana but provides information about alcohol and delta-8 THC, raising questions about safety and regulation

Free distribution of medical cannabis by SUS in Criciúma expected to start in December
Politics
10/03/2025

Free distribution of medical cannabis by SUS in Criciúma expected to start in December

Bill approved unanimously in July 2025 establishes the Municipal Policy for the Supply of Cannabis-based Medicines, putting the city at the forefront of the topic in Brazil

Cannabis Self-Cultivation Offers Hope Against "Worst Pain in the World"
Transformed Lives
10/02/2025

Cannabis Self-Cultivation Offers Hope Against "Worst Pain in the World"

Carolina Arruda wins the right to grow cannabis at home through a legal battle and prioritizes self-cultivation for her treatment

One year after Anvisa's approval, MAPA still does not regulate veterinary cannabis
Veterinary Medicine
10/02/2025

One year after Anvisa's approval, MAPA still does not regulate veterinary cannabis

Without defined rules, veterinarians face legal uncertainty and animals still have limited access to medical cannabis treatment

Resistant Depression: Psychedelics Gain Ground in Audience in the US
Psychedelics
10/02/2025

Resistant Depression: Psychedelics Gain Ground in Audience in the US

Pennsylvania Democrats hold hearing on the use of psychedelics, such as psilocybin, in the treatment of resistant depression, bringing together experts and veterans to discuss science, regulation, and mental health

Cannabis Regulation: The deadline is up. What now, STJ?
Politics
10/01/2025

Cannabis Regulation: The deadline is up. What now, STJ?

Facing the Federal Government's request for a 180-day extension to regulate cannabis, experts analyze the possible scenarios at STJ, ranging from granting the extension to imposing fines for non-compliance

Caco Ciocler on cannabis: “It's time to talk without prejudice”
Everyday
10/01/2025

Caco Ciocler on cannabis: “It's time to talk without prejudice”

Caco Ciocler reinforces the importance of discussing cannabis openly and maturely, understanding its impacts without prejudice, when commenting on his son's experience as a cannabis farmer in Canada

Regulation of cannabis in the SUS is under discussion in Pernambuco
Politics
10/01/2025

Regulation of cannabis in the SUS is under discussion in Pernambuco

Parliamentary Front pushes for agility in the regulation of the law that guarantees free access to cannabis-based medications in the state

Government asks STJ for additional 180 days to deliver regulation on cannabis cultivation
Politics
10/01/2025

Government asks STJ for additional 180 days to deliver regulation on cannabis cultivation

Ministry of Health and Anvisa claim technical complexity and propose a new schedule that extends until March 2026 to define the rules

UNESP Inaugurates Cannabis Research and Cultivation Center on 5.5-Hectare Area
Science & Technology
10/01/2025

UNESP Inaugurates Cannabis Research and Cultivation Center on 5.5-Hectare Area

NuDeCann will have modular expansion in three phases until 2028, focusing on science, health, and sustainability

Study points to integration between experience and brain in the use of psychedelics
Psychedelics
10/01/2025

Study points to integration between experience and brain in the use of psychedelics

Article shows that psychedelics such as psilocybin and LSD can boost neuroplasticity, but emphasizes that subjective experience is essential for more precise mental health protocols

What Does Your Customer's Shopping Basket Say About Your Business?
Business
10/01/2025

What Does Your Customer's Shopping Basket Say About Your Business?

The answer may surprise you. See how data analysis is transforming decision-making in the cannabis retail industry

Anvisa Directors Signal in Meeting with Associations that Agency Should Meet STJ Deadline to Regulate Cannabis Cultivation
Politics
09/30/2025

Anvisa Directors Signal in Meeting with Associations that Agency Should Meet STJ Deadline to Regulate Cannabis Cultivation

Representatives of associations who participated in the meeting with the entity confirmed the delivery of the draft ordinance by September 30; Anvisa has not yet officially stated whether it will comply with the deadline set by the Judiciary, which ends today

9th Edition of Expofarma Uruguay brings together the regional pharmaceutical industry in Montevideo
Business
09/30/2025

9th Edition of Expofarma Uruguay brings together the regional pharmaceutical industry in Montevideo

Meeting gathers experts, companies, and students from the pharmaceutical industry in the region, with lectures, innovation, and networking in Montevideo.

Deadline for regulation of cannabis cultivation in Brazil ends today
Politics
09/30/2025

Deadline for regulation of cannabis cultivation in Brazil ends today

Deadline set by STJ ends today without a decision, Fávaro advocated for the issue and scientific institutions presented proposals to advance in regulation

Green Revolution: 9 technologies that are transforming the cannabis industry
Agribusiness
09/30/2025

Green Revolution: 9 technologies that are transforming the cannabis industry

From cultivation to sale, innovations in automation, data analysis, and post-harvest are shaping the future of the global market, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance

Safe ways to use cannabis: tips from cannabis dentist Joyce Bernardo
Everyday
09/30/2025

Safe ways to use cannabis: tips from cannabis dentist Joyce Bernardo

In episode 44 of Deusa Cast, cannabis dentist Joyce Bernardo explains the safest ways to consume cannabis, combining health tips, harm reduction, and practical care for patients

Trump praises cannabidiol for seniors and cannabis stocks soar
Everyday
09/29/2025

Trump praises cannabidiol for seniors and cannabis stocks soar

Former president's post about the benefits of CBD derived from hemp for seniors stirred up the cannabis market in the US

Carmen’s Medicinals launches THC and CBD cannabis oils in Brazil to expand therapeutic options
Health
09/29/2025

Carmen’s Medicinals launches THC and CBD cannabis oils in Brazil to expand therapeutic options

New formulations arrive in balanced (1:1) and isolated (300 mg) versions, focusing on quality of life, safety, and treatment customization

Globo Rural covers medicinal cannabis and industrial hemp in special report
Science & Technology
09/29/2025

Globo Rural covers medicinal cannabis and industrial hemp in special report

Debates on medicinal cannabis continue deeply at Cannabis Connection 2025 in November and at the Brazilian Medicinal Cannabis Congress in May 2026, both in São Paulo.

Cannabis importation in SP grows 6.2% in the 1st semester of 2025
Business
09/29/2025

Cannabis importation in SP grows 6.2% in the 1st semester of 2025

Anvisa authorizations for importing cannabidiol in São Paulo increased by 6.2% between January and July 2025, consolidating the state as a leader in requests and reflecting the expanded access through the SUS