The new draft law presented by the German Bundestag aims to significantly simplify the cultivation and use of industrial hemp. It is intended to remove legal barriers and strengthen the industrial hemp industry in Germany. Continue reading to learn more about the ideas it contains.
With elections approaching, the legalisation of cannabis in Germany is controversial. Some conservative politicians have signaled an intention to revise or restrict the regulations. But how feasible is such a reversal?
With a record cultivation area in 2024, the industrial hemp sector in Germany is experiencing an ongoing upswing. According to the latest data from the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE), 7,116 hectares of land are now being used for hemp cultivation.
In response to the proliferation of e-cigarettes and similar products and the electronic waste they generate, the German government has introduced new legislation aimed at improving the disposal process for electronic waste, including disposable cigarettes.
While various regulatory bodies around the world are currently trying to establish safe and workable limits for THC levels in agricultural products and animal feed, the Federation of International Hemp Organisations (FIHO) has recently proposed new acceptable levels.