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Curing (sometimes translated as «refining» or «maturation») is the controlled preservation stage of cannabis that follows drying and precedes consumption. It's a phase often overlooked by novice growers, yet decisive for the final quality of the product: aroma, smoke sweetness, potency and shelf life in [...].
You've just received a fine for cannabis use or possession and you're wondering if you can contest it? The answer is yes, but the procedure is technical, the time limits are short, and the consequences of a wrong decision can be worse than the fine itself. Here's everything you need to know before taking action. [...]
Broad spectrum is often presented as «the full THC-free spectrum», which is technically accurate but insufficient to understand what you're actually buying and why this format may be the best choice in many situations. Today, it's the recommended default format for the majority of CBD uses in France. What is a [...]
CBD is legal in France. Yet every year, thousands of consumers ask themselves the same question: can they test positive after consuming a CBD product? The short answer is: it depends on the product and the type of test. The full answer is more nuanced, and several French court cases have [...]
The cannabis in France has a long history of prohibition, dating back to Napoleon's return from Egypt. The legal restrictions on cannabis do not prevent its consumption on French territory, which since Europe's leading cannabis-smoking country. Newsweed covers all the latest developments on the decriminalization or legalization of cannabis in France, as well as the associations campaigning for a change in the law and the positions taken by French politicians on the subject. We also take a detailed look at what the cannabis law in France, and any future developments, such as the legality of CBD.
Cannabis is one of the most studied plants of the decade. Treatment-resistant epilepsy, chronic pain, spasticity, anxiety, insomnia, effects on cancer or Parkinson's patients: scientific publications are multiplying, clinical trials are piling up, and regulators are moving forward cautiously.
Since 2015, Newsweed has been tracking all the news at the intersection of cannabis and health: study results, market launches (Sativex, Epidiolex), prescription debates, patient testimonials and scientific controversies. A rigorous, French-language watch for patients, caregivers and the curious.
The cannabis market is undergoing an unprecedented global transformation. With the legalization of recreational cannabis in the United States, but now also in Europe and Asia, the expansion of medical cannabis and the structuring of the CBD sector in Europe, the industry is attracting investors, entrepreneurs and major groups to create or finance cannabis businesses.
Canada, Colorado, California... all these states witnessed a veritable green rush for the cannabis industry.
Newsweed deciphers the cannabis business in France and around the world: market trends, company strategies, investments, mergers and acquisitions, regulations, legalization and new trends in the cannabis industry.
The medical marijuana is now booming. Yet its therapeutic use dates back thousands of years to different cultures. Today, it is accepted for certain pathologies, and numerous studies are underway to determine the various applications of medical cannabis.
A growing number of countries now allow the medical use of cannabis, including Canada, Germany, 30 US states, Uruguay, Australia and Israel.
Medical cannabis can be prescribed in a variety of forms, from dried flower to tinctures and cannabis-infused foods.
In France, the medical use of cannabis is legal, even if no medication is available. However, it is possible to obtain a prescription for prescription for medical cannabis in France.
Dive into articles about the elements of culture around cannabis and how cannabis is shaping communities around the world.
To better control products containing hemp-derived cannabinoids such as delta-8-THC, New Jersey has adopted a new approach: the state is making it easier...
The debate over the legalization of cannabis in Argentina has returned to the national political agenda following the introduction of a bill that...
More than a year after concerns emerged about cannabis from other states entering the New York legal market, New York state lawmakers...
Taiwan could soon revoke the driving licenses of people convicted of using cannabis abroad, even if such use was legal in the country....
The suspense lasted several weeks. After the Amsterdam municipal elections of March 18, 2026, which had raised fears of a political shift towards a ban on...
The Trump administration's cannabis reclassification initiative is facing growing legal opposition, with several lawsuits now seeking to overturn one of the...
As of June 1, 2026, Japan has officially banned CBN (cannabinol), a cannabinoid derived from Cannabis that was previously sold legally throughout...
A batch of hashish with a striking blue color, marketed under the name «Blue Magic Melt Hash» and sold in at least one coffeeshop...
Kenya's High Court has once again postponed its decision in a now emblematic case brought by the Rastafari Society of Kenya (RSK). Initially expected...
For decades, concerns about the impact of cannabis on male reproductive health have fueled debate among scientists. While some studies have suggested...
A confidential letter from the INCB on the status of CBD has been stirring up the industry for the past few days. Published by Portuguese media outlet CannaReporter, the document is well...
Germany's Federal Commissioner for Drugs, Hendrik Streeck, has become the first prominent member of the conservative CDU party to publicly support...
From plant to patient: why genetics must be at the heart of medical cannabis outcomes Arjan Roskam, Green House Genetics; Dave Auger,...
Cannabis Europa London is back at the Barbican Centre for two days of debates bringing together world leaders in the cannabis sector, political decision-makers,...
The launch of a legal adult-use cannabis market in Virginia has been delayed yet again after Governor Abigail Spanberger vetoed...
For decades, cannabis cultivation in Europe has evolved thanks to progressive innovations: feminized seeds, stabilized CBD varieties, autoflowering, selective breeding...
Could a new generation of cannabis screening tools be on the way? Canadian company Cannabix Technologies Inc. has just...
With the launch of its new THC syrup, Frenchfarm continues to expand its product catalog with an innovative alternative to oils and gummies. This...
The French government has passed an amendment to tighten regulations on CBD and other herbal smoking products, in...
The California Assembly has approved a bill that would allow cannabis dispensaries to set up «drive-ins». Passed on May 12 by...
