Consumer products containing cannabis-derived CBN to be banned from June

19. März 2026

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A revised ordinance will ban consumer products containing cannabis-derived CBN starting in June. Only patients with specific conditions, such as intractable diseases without alternative treatments, will be allowed to use them.

The Japan Times reports that under a revised ordinance from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), consumer products containing CBN—a substance derived from cannabis—will be banned starting in June. Access will be restricted to patients with specific conditions, such as intractable diseases with no alternative treatment options. The article, published on March 19, 2026, lists keywords including drugs, MHLW, CBN, and marijuana. This policy targets consumer products while preserving limited medical applications.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signals openness to reviewing marijuana laws as Sen. Jim Banks urges keeping ban

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Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has indicated he is open to revisiting the state’s marijuana policy as neighboring states expand legal access and as the Trump administration moves to reclassify some marijuana products under federal law. Sen. Jim Banks, also a Republican, has urged Braun to maintain Indiana’s prohibitions, warning that legalization could worsen addiction and public-safety risks.

Two Cincinnati breweries sue over Ohio's THC beverage ban

Two breweries in Greater Cincinnati have filed a lawsuit challenging Ohio's upcoming ban on intoxicating hemp products. The suit targets state officials and argues that the restrictions could harm businesses significantly. The ban stems from a law signed by Governor Mike DeWine last year.

Ex-Suntory chairman referred to prosecutors over supplement imports

16. April 2026 Von KI berichtet

Former Suntory Holdings chairman Takeshi Niinami has been referred to prosecutors without arrest, along with a female acquaintance, over allegations of importing illegal supplements. Investigative sources said the supplements from the United States contained prohibited levels of THC, a cannabis-derived substance. Niinami denies the allegations.

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Hong Kong to impose two-tier penalties for carrying vapes publicly from April 30

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Hong Kong boosts e-cigarette ban awareness before golden week

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Study finds first evidence of rare flavoalkaloids in cannabis leaves

Tobacco plants engineered to produce five psychedelic drugs

Scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel have modified tobacco plants to produce five powerful psychedelic compounds typically found in mushrooms, plants, and toads. The technique uses temporary genetic changes to create a sustainable source for research and potential medicines. Experts say this could simplify production compared to chemical synthesis or harvesting from nature.

40 kg Cannabis am Flughafen Bole als gefährliches Holz deklariert beschlagnahmt

17. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

Die Behörden am internationalen Flughafen Bole haben bei einem Transitflug von Thailand über Johannesburg 40 kg Cannabis beschlagnahmt, das in Gepäckstücken als „Adenjaz Etz“-Holz getarnt war. Luftfahrtexperten des National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) entdeckten die Drogen bei Kontrollen. Ein ähnlicher, kleinerer Fund ereignete sich vor Kurzem.

Südafrika erlässt Verbot des giftigen Pestizids Terbufos

Nach dem Tod von sechs Kindern in Soweto durch mit Terbufos verseuchte Lebensmittel hat die südafrikanische Regierung ein Verbot des hochgiftigen Pestizids ab Januar 2026 veröffentlicht. Der emeritierte Professor Leslie London, der den Vorsitz des zuständigen Ministerialausschusses innehatte, wies auf Mängel in den veralteten Pestizidvorschriften des Landes hin. Zu dem Verbot kann die Öffentlichkeit bis Ende Februar Stellung nehmen.

Donnerstag, 07. Mai 2026, 15:35 Uhr