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In 2001, guidelines concerning cannabis were issued by the Group of Forensic Chemistry of the Swiss Society of Forensic Medicine. These guidelines deal with the sampling of Cannabis plants and their processing before analysis. Some recommendations are also suggested for the determination of ?9-tetrahydrocannabinol (?9-THC). In this paper, the biosynthetic pathway of ?9-THC is presented and the putative ecological function of the cannabinoids discussed. The taxonomy and botany of the hemp plant are also considered. The influence of age, sex, and plant part on the accumulation of ?9-THC is discussed. The need for criteria aimed at the distinction between fiber hemp and cannabis belonging to the drug type is especially emphasized. The current Swiss situation and legislation are briefly presented. Furthermore, the sampling of cannabis material, its processing and analysis are described, alternative strategies for the characterization of hemp exhibits are also presented.

It is SCDA's understanding that the sale or possession of hemp plant material (including dried hemp flowers) without a Grower or Processor License is not permitted under state law. SCDA, therefore, cannot allow foods with CBD (the active ingredient in a drug product) to be manufactured in SC. This is a list of approved and non-approved hemp food ingredients.

Hemp's reemergence in the United States' economy presents an opportunity for a new category of sustainable product choice for consumers. This study fills a gap in knowledge about which consumers are currently aware of or choosing hemp products using the theory of choice alternatives and a statistically representative survey from a top ten hemp producing US state. Findings reveal high levels of consumer awareness and consideration of hemp products in general and a smaller evoked/choice set. Cannabidiol products appear most often in our sample's choice set; we examined these specifically. Other hemp products also appear, including clothing and textile, personal care, building material, and food products. Bivariate logistic regression results show that older respondents are more likely to be in the unaware set for hemp products in general and for cannabidiol products. Politically liberal respondents are more likely to be in the evoked/choice set for hemp products in general and for cannabidiol products. No demographic variables are significantly associated with being in the consideration set for hemp products in general. Younger and more educated respondents are more likely to consider cannabidiol products. As hemp represents a nascent but growing market, this study provides a baseline from which to build understanding of consumer choice alternatives.

BACKGROUND: Cannabis is one of humanity's oldest crops with several uses, from food to clothing and medicine. It remains one of the most controversial crops whose production, possession, and usage are regulated differently across jurisdictions. Academic research and advocacy have resulted in the redefinition of the legal status of cannabis in several countries. Ghana recently reviewed its laws on cannabis, allowing for the cultivation of industrial hemp. The legislation paves the way for Ghana to benefit from industrial hemp and include it in the agricultural cash crop list. This paper looks at the economic prospects of industrial hemp in the wake of the new law. METHODS: A systematic electronic research was conducted to identify journal articles, reports, news, blogs, and other relevant materials on cannabis, marijuana, and industrial hemp. The electronic search was done primarily on Google, Google Scholar, Bing, and "Baidu Xueshi" to identify cannabis-related publications. The search was expanded beyond Ghana to find other perspectives on cannabis. The search began in January 2020 on Google using search terms like "cannabis in Ghana" and "which countries have legal cannabis." Materials on history, financial prospects, industrial uses, and legislations on cannabis and industrial hemp were reviewed. RESULTS: Existing research on cannabis in Ghana has focused on the psychotic effects of cannabis other than its industrial aspects, which has potentials for the economy. Industrial hemp has CBD with no psychotic effects and is very useful in making medicine, paper, and textiles. Ghana has both the land and workforce to produce hemp to feed local industries and the international market. CONCLUSION: The new legislation can put Ghana in a position to benefit from the current cannabis industry. Therefore, policymakers should implement a registration regime that would favor local investors and farmers to reduce illegal production. The regulatory framework should establish a well-equipped agency that will supervise ...

The purpose of the article - substantiation of theoretical, methodical and practical aspects of formation of strategic management of development of the hemp industry in Ukraine in the conditions of strengthening of competition and maintenance of sustainable development of rural territories. Research methods. The methodological basis of the study were the provisions of economic theory and systems analysis. The stages of development of cannabis were considered using the historical method. The dynamics of sown areas was studied using the statistical and economic method. Using a logical method, the tools (methods) of strategic management in the field of cannabis were evaluated on the example of the Institute of Bast Cultures of NAAS of Ukraine and the main directions of strategic management development. The method of analysis and synthesis was used to identify opportunities to expand the tools of strategic management (agricultural cluster as a consequence of the use of an innovative European tool - smart specialization). Theoretical generalizations to substantiate the use of existing and innovative tools of strategic management and conclusions were formed using the abstract-logical method. Research results. The historical key moments that influenced the development of the cannabis industry over the last hundred years are highlighted. The inefficiency of the traditional top-down management strategy is proved and a new tool of strategic management of the European model is substantiated - smart specialization as a basis for regional development. The algorithm of creation and efficiency of agrotourism cluster "Slobozhanske hemp" in Sumy region is given. The main directions of development of strategic management in the field of hemp are outlined. A SWOT analysis matrix was used to study in detail the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the cannabis industry. On the example of the Institute of Bast Crops of NAAS of Ukraine, the main tools of strategic planning were outlined and analyzed. Scientific novelty. The necessity of reorientation of the strategy of regional management from vertical (top-down) to innovative, local, multilevel (smart specialization) is substantiated. With the help of SWOT-analysis, it identified weaknesses and threats that prevent the defense management strategy to move to a defensive - offensive base strategy. The combination of strengths and opportunities in the long run will provide an opportunity to choose a strategy for sustainable development of the cannabis industry. The expediency of creating the Agro-tourist cluster "Slobozhanske hemp" in Sumy region as a powerful economic mechanism and a "green tourist magnet" is considered. The analysis of the main tools of strategic management of ILK NAAS of Ukraine provided an opportunity to formulate the main directions of development of strategic management in the field of hemp. Practical significance. The reorientation of the regional management strategy from vertical to horizontal provides an opportunity for businesses not only to expand their capabilities in the field of growing and processing hemp products from the introduction of modern scientific advances, due to lower state regulation, but also to revive age-old traditions. everyday life. In general, the solution of the tasks will contribute to the expansion of sown areas of technical hemp, the creation of facilities for processing hemp, the creation of jobs and, consequently, the added value obtained by deep processing of products, increase tax revenues to budgets of various levels. Tabl.: 3. Figs.: 3. Refs.: 15.

"Commissioned by the Missouri Hemp Producers Association with funding from the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority." ; "Following the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, all Cannabis (industrial hemp and marijuana) was illegal to produce. However, with the 2014 and 2018 federal farm bills and recent Missouri legislation (HB 2034 in 2018 and SB 133 in 2019), Missouri began allowing industrial hemp processing and is poised to allow commercial industrial hemp cultivation in the 2020 planting season. Growers will have to obtain a registration and/or permit from the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) to grow industrial hemp. Producer applications will open in January 2020. Industrial hemp processors or higher education researchers do not need a permit or registration . The following sections of this report detail many key considerations for industrial hemp growers in Missouri. Understanding the regulatory climate, agronomic needs, economics and risk profile involved in producing industrial hemp is important to help growers make well-informed decisions as they seek this opportunity."--Executive Summary ; The following authors contributed to this report: Joe Horner (Extension Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy, MU Extension), Anthony Ohmes (Field Specialist, Agronomy, MU Extension), Ray Massey (Professor, Agricultural Business and Policy, MU Extension), Greg Luce (Grain Crops Specialist, MU Extension), Kaitlyn Bissonnette (Assistant Professor, Field Crop Plant Pathology, MU Extension), Ryan Milhollin (Extension Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy, MU Extension), Teng Lim (Associate Professor, Agricultural Systems Management, MU Extension), Alice Roach (Senior Research Associate, MU Division of Applied Social Sciences), Chase Morrison (Student Assistant, MU Extension), Rhiannen Schneider (Student Assistant, MU Extension) ; New 12/19