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Structured legal guide to cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in South Africa. Prepared in association with Fasken, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: South Africa, available to purchase here for USD 99.   CANNABINOID DRUGS 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? Cannabis use is…
Important legal questions related to cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Uruguay. Prepared in association with FERRERE, a leading law firm in Uruguay, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Uruguay, available to purchase here for USD 99.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? Yes. We understand Cannabinoid Drugs…
The legal framework for cannabinoid drugs, medical cannabis and opioids in Canada. Prepared in association with Fasken, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Canada, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? Yes. Cannabinoids can be the active ingredient of…
An intro to the legal situation for medical cannabis, cannabinoid drugs and opioids in Ecuador. Prepared in association with Corral Rosales, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Ecuador, available to purchase here for GBP 75.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? On September…
The legal framework for cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Ukraine. Prepared in association with Sayenko Kharenko, a leading law firm in Ukraine, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Ukraine, available to purchase here for USD 99.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? Ukrainian legislation, namely…
All legal aspects surrounding cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis & opioid drugs in Greece. Prepared in association with Calavros Law Firm, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Greece, available to purchase here for USD 99.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? By virtue of article 1…
Peter Homberg of Dentons Germany examines the regulatory status quo around the free sale of products containing cannabidiol (CBD) across Europe. Although deregulation efforts are underway, Homberg argues that the trade in these products is not as free and unregulated as it may initially seem.   CBD products that are marketed in Gemany as pharmaceutical…
In the light of several recent regulatory updates to Canada’s cannabis laws, lawyer Jean-Raphaël Champagne examines the potential for cannabis to be legalised for use in cosmetic products in Canada.   One thing that Bill C-51 did not change was the relationship between cannabis substances and cosmetic products in Canada Cannabis legislation in Canada has…
Lawyer Ira Perić Ostojić highlights recent regulatory updates in Croatia, where the legal status of cultivating and producing cannabis for medical purposes has been liberalised.   On 25 April 2019 the Amendments to the Act on Combating Drugs Abuse entered into force in Croatia, which liberalizes the cultivation and production of low THC cannabis for…
The legal framework for cannabinoid drugs, medical cannabis and opioids in Chile. Prepared in association with Carey, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Chile, available to purchase here for GBP 99.   Cannabinoid Drugs   1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? So far, only pharmaceutical…
All legal aspects surrounding cannabinoid drugs, medical cannabis and opioids in Croatia. Prepared in association with Danijel Pribanić, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Croatia, available to purchase here for GB 119.   Cannabinoid Drugs   1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? Cannabinoid Drugs are…
The low-down on the situation regarding cannabinoid drugs, medical cannabis and opioids in Indonesia. Prepared in association with ABNR, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Indonesia, available to purchase here for GBP 99.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? There is no definition of…
Cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Luxembourg – a comprehensive legal overview. Prepared in association with Emmanuelle Ragot, an independent firm anchored in Luxembourg, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Luxembourg, available to purchase here for GBP 99. *Major changes are expected in 2022 on the use of cannabis which should…
Cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Mexico – a comprehensive legal overview. Prepared in association with Olivares, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Mexico, available to purchase here for GBP 99.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? The use of cannabis…
All about cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Romania. Prepared in association with Mușat & Asociații, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Romania, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? According to the national catalogue of…
The low-down on the situation regarding cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Panama. Prepared in association with AFRA, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Panama, available to purchase here for GBP 99.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? Cannabinoids are substances subject…
All legal aspects surrounding cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Slovakia. Prepared in association with PRK Partners, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Slovakia, available to purchase here for GBP 75.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? Yes. In our understanding, Cannabinoid…
Key legal info on cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Greece. Prepared in association with Osterling Abogados, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Peru, available to purchase here for GBP 75.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? In our country, Cannabinoid…
An intro to the legal situation for cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Denmark. Prepared in association with Gorrissen Federspiel, a leading law firm in Denmark, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Denmark, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? Cannabinoid…
Cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Spain – a legal guide. Prepared in association with Faus Moliner Abogados, a leading law firm in Spain, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Spain, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   Cannabinoid Drugs For the purposes of this Chapter 8: Cannabinoid Drugs, Cannabinoid Drugs…
Cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Malaysia – a comprehensive legal overview. Prepared in association with Skrine, a leading law firm in Malaysia, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Malaysia, available to purchase here for GBP 99.   CANNABINOID DRUGS 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? The Malaysian regulatory…
Cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Czech Republic – a legal guide. Prepared in association with PRK Partners, a leading law firm in Czech Republic, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Czech Republic, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   CANNABINOID DRUGS 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country?…
Key legal info on cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Argentina. Prepared in association with Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Argentina, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? The usage of…
Key legal info on cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Nigeria. Prepared in association with Olaniwun Ajayi LP, a leading law firm in Nigeria, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Nigeria, available to purchase here for USD 99.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? Generally, in Nigeria, it…
All legal aspects surrounding cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Russia. Prepared in association with Lidings, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Russia, available to purchase here for GBP 99.     Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? Cannabinoid Drugs are regarded…
The low-down on the situation regarding cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Thailand. Prepared in association with Tilleke & Gibbins, a leading law firm in Thailand, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Thailand, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? For…
Key legal info on cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Algeria. Prepared in association with SAARPE Association, a leading law firm in Algeria, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Algeria, available to purchase here for USD 99.    Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? Cannabinoid drugs,…
Cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis & opioid drugs in India – a comprehensive legal overview. Prepared in association with Nishith Desai & Associates, a leading law firm in India, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: India, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   CANNABINOID DRUGS Global Comment: For the purpose of this…
Cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Egypt – an overview. Prepared in association with Youssry Saleh Law Firm, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Egypt, available to purchase here for GBP 75.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? No, Cannabinoid…
All about cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Brazil. Prepared in association with Trench, Rossi e Watanabe one of Brazil’s most prestigious law firms, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Brazil, which can be purchased for GBP 119, here.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? The National Health…
All legal aspects surrounding cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Poland. Prepared in association with DLA Piper, a leading law firm in Poland, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Poland, available to purchase here for GBP 119. Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? In general, hemp…
Want to know more about cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Germany? Read on! Prepared in association with Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Germany, available to purchase here for USD 99.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in…
Keen to learn more about cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Japan? Read on! Prepared in association with Nishimura & Asahi, a leading law firm in Japan, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Japan, available to purchase here for GBP 149.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your…
Cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Singaporean Pharma – a legal guide. Prepared in association with Drew & Napier LLC, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Singapore, available to purchase here for USD 99.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? In general, Cannabinoid Drugs are not authorised…
The legal framework for cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Venezuelan Pharma. Prepared in association with Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque (HPCD), a leading law firm in Venezuela, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook:Venezuela, available to purchase here for USD 99.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in…
All legal aspects surrounding cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Colombia. Prepared in association with Cavelier Abogados, a leading law firm in Colombia, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Colombia, available to purchase here for GBP 119. Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? Yes, cannabinoid drugs…
All legal aspects surrounding cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Portugal. Prepared in association with Cuatrecasas, a leading Iberian law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Portugal, available to purchase here for GBP 99.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? The placing in the…
Cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis & opioid drugs in India – a comprehensive legal overview. Prepared in association with Fangda Partners, one of China’s most prestigious and well-regarded law firms. This is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: China, which can be purchased here for GBP 119.   CANNABINOID DRUGS 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your…
Key legal info on cannabinoids in Swiss Pharma. Prepared in association with Wenger Plattner, a leading law firm in Switzerland, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Switzerland, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? In principle, the cultivation, introduction, production and…
Cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Saudi Arabia – a comprehensive legal overview.. Prepared in association with STA, an international law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Saudi Arabia, available to purchase here for GBP 99.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in your country? Cannabinoid Drugs…