The European Union has introduced new reporting requirements for the hemp sector as part of an update to the legislation. The aim of this regulation is to increase market transparency and put hemp on an equal footing with other fibre crops such as flax and cotton.
With the passing of the ‘’Industrial Hemp Liberalisation Act‘’ (NLG), Germany has introduced significant reforms to its industrial hemp sector, opening up the legal framework for farmers and companies and new growth opportunities for the sector.
Dr. Ferdinand Weis, a lawyer specialising in cannabis law and board member of the industry association Cannabiswirtschaft (BvCW), expresses the opinion that the trade in cannabis cuttings is legal. However, the debate on the legality of the cannabis cuttings trade in Germany is still ongoing.
A hemp-based material for vehicle interiors is being developed by Volkswagen in collaboration with the German start-up company Revoltech GmbH, thus taking a step towards more sustainable vehicle production.
In Germany, the handling of cannabis has changed considerably since 1 April due to the passing of a new law and the associated removal of cannabis from the Narcotics Act. This has had a significant impact on the economy, particularly on the cannabis-related industries.