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In late 2023, Japan made its first major amendment to the Cannabis Control Act in 75 years.
This change relaxed regulations for the CBD and hemp industries, sparking hopes for further development and growth.
However, details unveiled in the public comments section of the recent cannabis law revisions have raised significant concerns.
While regulations have been eased around hemp cultivation, THC limits for CBD products and raw materials have been set at an impractically stringent level.
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Revised limits might be damaging
The proposed THC limits:
Oil: 10 milligrams/kilograms (0.001%) Drink: 0.1 milligrams/kilograms (0.00001%) Others (Edible, Raw Materials, Cosmetics, etc.): 1 milligram/kilogram (0.0001%)
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