AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCBD in EU food: The European Food Safety Authority gave its first positive opinion for CBD in food, clearing a CBD oil-based supplement as safe up to 2 mg/day for adults (not pregnant or lactating), paving the way for EU approval under Novel Foods rules. Medical cannabis safety alert: Maine health officials warned patients about contaminated “Deep Sea” cannabis concentrate sold by Ganja World after testing found unsafe butane levels; the product was removed and patients with symptoms were told to contact a clinician. Clinical cannabis outcomes: A 10-year study in chronic low back pain reported medical cannabis was linked to major opioid reductions (about 90%), plus lower pain and disability. Research pipeline: News also highlighted CBD’s potential in ischemic stroke therapy via NRF2 antioxidant activity and angiogenesis pathways, plus a new UMBRAA blinding framework aimed at improving psilocybin trial masking. Access & retail: Illinois’ Terrabis won approval to serve medical cannabis patients at its Grayville dispensary alongside adult-use. Hemp market pressure: American hemp sellers are bracing for a looming ban on most products, calling it devastating.
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