France wants to relax requirements for hemp

Published Feb 18, 2021

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A French National Assembly committee has recommended relaxing the regulations on hemp cultivation to allow for broader economic use, particularly of the non-psychoactive ingredient cannabidiol (CBD). The committee suggests allowing the cultivation and export of all hemp plant parts for industrial and commercial purposes, with a call for the removal of the current 0.2% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) limit. They also advocate for accelerated and expanded variety approval, introduction of variety trials, and the permitting of CBD-containing flowers as a smoking product. The committee encourages the government to harmonize these regulations at the European level. However, resistance is expected from the inter-ministerial commission for combating drugs and addiction (Mildeca).

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In France, too, there are signs that the requirements for the cultivation of hemp could be relaxed. A committee of the National Assembly dealing with the legal framework and possible uses has spoken out in favor of clearing the way for broader economic use. In particular, the non-psychoactive ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) should be used. The committee presented an interim report last week and strongly recommends that all parts of the hemp plant, including the flower, be cleared for cultivation and export as well as industrial and commercial purposes. Currently, only fibers and seeds may be marketed if the content of the psychoactive agent tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is below 0.2%. Any products must be THC free; Here, too, the committee wants to start and see the basic limit value of 0% replaced by specific threshold values, especially for products with CBD. For the plants, requirements between 0.6% and 1% THC content should apply. The committee also wants to see variety approval ...

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