Himachal Pradesh Medical Cannabis Policy

07 Jun

Himachal Pradesh Approves Medical Cannabis Policy, Opening New Opportunities for Research, Cultivation and Manufacturing

Posted by Aastha Chauhan

7th June 2026

Shimla, June 2026: In a major development for India's emerging cannabis sector, the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has approved amendments to the state's Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Rules, paving the way for a regulated framework for ...

24 Apr

Cannabis News USA

U.S. Moves Medical Cannabis to Schedule III, Stocks Swing on Limited Scope

Posted by Aastha Chauhan

25th April 2026

The U.S. Department of Justice on April 23 immediately reclassified state-licensed medical cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, marking the most significant shift in federal drug policy in decades, though shares ...

07 Mar

Hemp, Cannabis News

India to Launch First Cannabis-Based Medicinal Project in Jammu

Posted by Aastha Chauhan

7th March 2026

Jammu: India is set to launch its first cannabis-based medicinal project in Jammu, Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced on Tuesday. The project is being developed by CSIR–Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM) under a public-priva...

06 Mar

Cannabis News

Wisconsin Introduces Bill to Legalize Cannabis and Regulation Intoxicating Hemp Product

Posted by Aastha Chauhan

7th March 2026

Wisconsin, USA: Democratic lawmakers in Wisconsin have introduced a new bill, SB 1045, that proposes to legalize adult-use and medical cannabis while introducing stricter regulations for intoxicating hemp products in the state. If approved, the bi...

06 Mar

Cannabis News

Himachal Pradesh Launches ‘Green to Gold’ Intiative to Build Industrial Hemp Economy

Posted by Aastha Chauhan

7th March 2026

Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government has launched the “Green to Gold” initiative to promote industrial hemp cultivation in India and build a sustainable hemp-based economy in the state. Announced by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the po...

06 Mar

Hemp, Cannabis News

Hemp Global Hemp Legalization Map 2026: Hemp & CBD Regulations Expanding Worldwide

Posted by Aastha Chauhan

6th March 2026

The global hemp industry continues to grow as more countries adopt regulations for industrial hemp cultivation and hemp-derived CBD products. According to the January 2026 update of the Hemp CBD Legalization World Map, more than 70 countries now cult...

06 Mar

Hemp, Cannabis News USA

U.S. Moves Forward With Intoxicating Hemp Product Ban

Posted by Aastha Chauhan

6th March 2026

The United States is moving closer to banning intoxicating hemp-derived products, and the 2026 Farm Bill will not delay the planned ban scheduled for November 2026. On March 5, 2026, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee approved the Farm, Food, an...

01 Oct

Cannabis News USA

Farmers Applaud USDA Hemp Testing Rules 2025 Extension

Posted by Aastha Chauhan

1st October 2025

Growers say the USDA hemp testing rules 2025 delay is a lifeline for the industry. Farmers welcomed the extension of the USDA hemp testing rules 2025 until December 31, calling it crucial to protect harvests and prevent costly compliance bottlenec...

DEA lab requirement for hemp testing 2025

01 Oct

Cannabis News USA

DEA Lab Requirement for Hemp Testing Delayed Until 2025

Posted by Aastha Chauhan

1st October 2025

USDA says more DEA-certified labs are needed before strict enforcement begins. The USDA delayed the DEA lab requirement for hemp testing until December 31, 2025, citing limited lab availability and industry concerns. Washington, D.C., February ...

01 Oct

Cannabis News USA

USDA Extends Hemp Testing Deadline to December 31, 2025

Posted by Aastha Chauhan

1st October 2025

Farmers gain temporary relief from mandatory DEA-registered lab requirements. The USDA hemp testing deadline has been extended until December 31, 2025, delaying the requirement that all hemp samples be tested by DEA-registered laboratories. Was...