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CBD flowers ban in France: Where are we and what can we fear?

Ban on CBD flowers in France

Following the decree published on 31 December 2021 in the Journal Officiel, it is now forbidden to buy, sell or consume CBD flowers in France. This decision has been met with an outcry from retailers and consumers alike, who point to the fact that the CBD molecule is not considered to be safe for human consumption.

In Luxembourg, the cultivation and consumption of Cannabis will soon be allowed

Luxembourg to legalize the cultivation and consumption of cannabis- La Verte Shop

The Luxembourg government has announced changes to cannabis legislation, with plans to legalise the cultivation and consumption of the drug at home. As part of a package of measures to tackle drug-related crime in the country of 640,000 people, adults will be able to grow and consume cannabis at home.

The very first "CBD Show" organized in Paris, in the middle of a period of legal uncertainty.

The very first "CBD Show" organized in Paris - La Verte Shop

The CBD market has been booming for the past few months, not only in France but also throughout Europe. By 2023, it will possibly be worth €1 billion. However, there is still a "legal limbo" regarding the marketing of this legal cannabis, which could be cleared up in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the [...]

CBD in Lyon: CBD dispensers installed in the city

CBD distributor

In the Rhône region (in Lyon in particular), several vending machines selling CBD (cannabidiol) products are in place and many others are in preparation, to sell this product legally, not to be confused with cannabis which is prohibited. After the baguette and pizza vending machines, here are the first cannabidiol vending machines, not to be confused with cannabis, which is prohibited.

CBD in Marseille: A hospital is experimenting with the product, authorized since the end of March 2021.

Following the agreement of the health authorities, some institutions are experimenting with therapeutic cannabis, such as the Timone hospital in Marseille. In Marseille, the Timone hospital is one of the pilot sites in France. It is hosting some of the 3,000 patients who are to participate in this experiment throughout France for two years. The experiment is being carried out in [...]

Miscellaneous: Cannabis with the image of Cristiano Ronaldo seized in the Bouches du Rhône

Ronaldo MU 2021

Everyone, even the non-football fans, know that Cristiano Ronaldo is, together with Lionel Messi, the best player in the world for more than 10 years now. His fame is immense in all areas, and especially on social networks, as evidenced by his 148M followers on Instagram! A Cannabis seller from [...]

Sport and CBD: How CBD made its way into the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Olympic 2021 and CBD

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are the first to allow CBD use by athletes, but the decision is causing controversy. We explain why: For the first time in the history of the Olympic Games, the use of cannabidiol (CBD) has been allowed for athletes. However, this substance, which has become popular in recent years, has been the subject of much controversy.