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Ministry reviews request for classification of new Cannabis variety
Science & Technology
01/13/2026

Ministry reviews request for classification of new Cannabis variety

CTNBio's analysis focuses on the "Badger G" variety, which prioritizes industrial use and high levels of cannabigerol (CBG)

Medical Cannabis Import Flow Experiences Delays in Brazil

Medical Cannabis Import Flow Experiences Delays in Brazil

01/13/2026

Companies report delays in shipments clearance, while official data from Anvisa indicate reduced average deadlines and a high approval rate

Neurosurgeon Pedro Pierro details how cannabis acts on pain, mood, and body homeostasis
Saúde
01/12/2026

Neurosurgeon Pedro Pierro details how cannabis acts on pain, mood, and body homeostasis

Neurosurgeon explains on the Deusa Cast podcast how cannabis works on pain, mood, and multiple symptoms, functioning as a multifunctional therapeutic tool

Pharmacists' lawsuits may delay the regulation of medical cannabis in Spain
International Relations
01/12/2026

Pharmacists' lawsuits may delay the regulation of medical cannabis in Spain

Associations question the exclusivity of dispensing in hospitals provided for in the new Royal Decree; deadline for defining clinical uses by the regulatory agency expired in early January

State of SP and Campinas must provide cannabidiol to patient with fibromyalgia, headache, and anxiety
Política
01/12/2026

State of SP and Campinas must provide cannabidiol to patient with fibromyalgia, headache, and anxiety

Unanimous decision of the 3rd Public Law Chamber benefits woman, the rapporteur cites criteria of the STJ

Hempcrete Market in the USA Expected to Reach $10.6 Billion by 2033
Agribusiness
01/12/2026

Hempcrete Market in the USA Expected to Reach $10.6 Billion by 2033

Driven by sustainable demands, the hempcrete market projects an annual growth rate of 3.86% over the next decade, despite regulatory challenges

Hempcrete Market in the USA Expected to Reach $10.6 Billion by 2033
Agribusiness
01/12/2026

Hempcrete Market in the USA Expected to Reach $10.6 Billion by 2033

Driven by sustainable demands, the hempcrete market projects an annual growth rate of 3.86% over the next decade, despite regulatory challenges

Brazilian company partners with German company and announces strategic advancement in the national market
Business
01/12/2026

Brazilian company partners with German company and announces strategic advancement in the national market

Partnership with TWA Brands foresees early purchase of products registered with Anvisa and marks the entry of the European company into Brazil

Medical cannabis regulation should prioritize patient access, executive argues
Cotidiano
01/12/2026

Medical cannabis regulation should prioritize patient access, executive argues

Ana Gabriela Batista demands, during industry congress, guidelines that facilitate treatments and ensure legal certainty

ETF MSOS records 20.5% appreciation and highlights strength of American operators
Business
01/10/2026

ETF MSOS records 20.5% appreciation and highlights strength of American operators

While the global index declines, the ETF MSOS accumulates significant gains in 2025, driven by expectations of changes in Section 280E

Ghana articulates international cooperation with the Czech Republic for the cannabis sector
International Relations
01/09/2026

Ghana articulates international cooperation with the Czech Republic for the cannabis sector

Commercial mission foresees technical cooperation, technology transfer, and investments for the development of the Ghanaian cannabis sector

ICBC Berlin 2026 reinforces Germany's leadership and consolidates as a compass of the European cannabis market
Negócios
01/09/2026

ICBC Berlin 2026 reinforces Germany's leadership and consolidates as a compass of the European cannabis market

Amidst the expansion of the medical market, regulatory tensions, and the entry of emerging countries like Brazil, the conference solidifies as a strategic space for scenario reading, political articulation, and global business

Cannabis Industry Donates $2 Million to Trump Super PAC Before Reclassification Order
International Relations
01/09/2026

Cannabis Industry Donates $2 Million to Trump Super PAC Before Reclassification Order

Financial contributions from major companies in the sector occurred months before the president's executive measure, aiming for a change in federal legislation

The Year of Cannabis: trends and projections for the market in 2026
Business
01/09/2026

The Year of Cannabis: trends and projections for the market in 2026

Financial consolidation, cultivation regulation, and strengthening of events mark the sector's prospects for the next year

South Africa starts pilot planting with local hemp seeds
Agribusiness
01/09/2026

South Africa starts pilot planting with local hemp seeds

Initiative in the Limpopo province tests national hemp genetics to boost rural and economic development

Bill on medicinal cannabis advances in German Parliament amid technical criticisms
International Relations
01/08/2026

Bill on medicinal cannabis advances in German Parliament amid technical criticisms

Bill on medicinal cannabis in Germany enters a decisive phase in Parliament and receives warnings from experts about regulatory and implementation challenges

International Research Calls for More Scientific Rigor in the Use of Medicinal Cannabis
Ciência & Tecnologia
01/08/2026

International Research Calls for More Scientific Rigor in the Use of Medicinal Cannabis

A scientific review highlights the lack of robust evidence on medicinal cannabis and reinforces the need for more rigorous and balanced research in the field

After tooth extractions, cannabidiol emerges as an option for pain
Ciência & Tecnologia
01/08/2026

After tooth extractions, cannabidiol emerges as an option for pain

According to dentist Cynthia De Carlo, studies indicate that cannabidiol may offer effective analgesia after tooth extractions, especially for patients with restrictions to traditional analgesics

DEA Keeps Cannabis Reclassification Pending Despite Trump's Executive Order
Política Internacional
01/07/2026

DEA Keeps Cannabis Reclassification Pending Despite Trump's Executive Order

Agency presents new report without a defined timeline, while experts warn that a change to Schedule III would have profound impacts on research and taxation, but not federal legalization

Czech Republic sets new rules for possession and cultivation of cannabis starting in 2026
International Relations
01/07/2026

Czech Republic sets new rules for possession and cultivation of cannabis starting in 2026

New legislation establishes clear limits for adult use, differentiates administrative infractions from crimes, and standardizes legal criteria on cannabis

New Caledonia presents plan to structure tropical hemp sector by 2030
International Relations
01/07/2026

New Caledonia presents plan to structure tropical hemp sector by 2030

Located in the South Pacific, New Caledonia has presented a legislative proposal to structure a regulated tropical hemp sector by 2030, with rules for cultivation, processing, and sanitary control

Government discusses regulation of cannabis and promises interministerial agenda
Politics
01/07/2026

Government discusses regulation of cannabis and promises interministerial agenda

Minister Guilherme Boulos meets sector to discuss working group and inclusion of associations in new medicinal cannabis legislation

“Brazil has built a more humanized model,” says Beto Brant about medical cannabis
Everyday
01/07/2026

“Brazil has built a more humanized model,” says Beto Brant about medical cannabis

In an interview with Deusa Cast, Beto Brant analyzes the role of patient associations and compares the medical cannabis models of Brazil and Uruguay

Study identifies how cannabis developed the ability to produce THC, CBD, and CBC
Science & Technology
01/07/2026

Study identifies how cannabis developed the ability to produce THC, CBD, and CBC

In a study, a Dutch university reveals how cannabis developed the ability to produce THC, CBD, and CBC through the evolution of ancestral enzymes

New Study Promises to More Accurately Distinguish THC Levels in Cannabis Plants
Science & Technology
01/06/2026

New Study Promises to More Accurately Distinguish THC Levels in Cannabis Plants

Study maps the DNA of six distinct cultivars' chloroplast, revealing promising genetic tools for crop improvement and forensic tracking

Florida Attorney General Asks Supreme Court to Block Marijuana Legalization Measure
International Relations
01/06/2026

Florida Attorney General Asks Supreme Court to Block Marijuana Legalization Measure

Florida Attorney General's request to the Supreme Court seeks to prevent the cannabis legalization proposal from being included on the 2026 ballot

Boulos meets with entities to discuss the regulation of medicinal cannabis
Política
01/06/2026

Boulos meets with entities to discuss the regulation of medicinal cannabis

Meeting at the Planalto, with the presence of Eduardo Suplicy, discusses the recognition of associations and access to treatment

Study Confirms Effectiveness of Cannabis Combination Against Ovarian Cancer
Ciência & Tecnologia
01/06/2026

Study Confirms Effectiveness of Cannabis Combination Against Ovarian Cancer

Research published reveals that the combined use of cannabinoids interrupts the cell cycle and induces the death of tumor cells while preserving healthy tissues.

U.S. Increases Legal Production of Psilocybin and DMT for Medical Studies in 2026
Psicodélicos
01/06/2026

U.S. Increases Legal Production of Psilocybin and DMT for Medical Studies in 2026

The DEA has increased the legal quotas for the production of psychedelics such as psilocybin and DMT for 2026, focusing on scientific and medical research in the United States.

Five U.S. States Change Laws on Cannabis and Hemp at the Beginning of 2026
International Relations
01/05/2026

Five U.S. States Change Laws on Cannabis and Hemp at the Beginning of 2026

New regulations came into effect on January 1 focusing on taxes and enforcement