Calls Intensify for the Creation of International

Calls Intensify for the Creation of International Hemp Standards

The global hemp sector continues to call for the creation of universal, transparent, and science-based regulations as the discussion on cannabinoid limits imposed on hemp-derived feed rage. This discussion was tabled a couple of months ago when the Association of American Feed Controls and the Center for Veterinary Medicine approved hemp seed meal for use as feed for laying hens. Hemp seed meal comes from mechanically processed Cannabis sativa L.

Following its approval, it can be used as a fat source and protein for laying hens in America, with an inclusion rate of not more than 20%. While this is good, the strict cannabinoid thresholds; a 20 parts-per-million cap on total CBD and 2 parts-per-million of total THC, has had many around the globe expressing their concerns.

For instance, the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance and the European Industrial Hemp Association argued that the limits conflicted with research and were too conservative.

Studies have consistently demonstrated the low risk of feeding hemp seed-derived products to animals. This has seen countries like Switzerland adopt thresholds that consider natural variations of THC and CBD.

The Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance also underlined that these low limits could influence their own regulations and impact hemp varieties usually grown in North America. The Hemp Feed Coalition added that the American regulatory approach differed greatly from other countries, with the strict limits being influenced by domestic considerations.

So, how does a lack of harmonized standards impact the sector?

Not having harmonized regulations in place makes global trade more complicated, with cautious restrictions discouraging the use of products derived from hemp seed. This may in turn dissuade feed mills from buying products derived from hemp seed, in addition to excluding effective and safe feed ingredients from products.

Given that milk, eggs, meat and livestock, feed and feed ingredients need to move between nations, having harmonized standards would facilitate global commerce and improve trade confidence.

Daniel Kruse, the President of the European Industrial Hemp Association, adds that aligning regulations with regional considerations and scientific evidence would also allow the global hemp industry to unlock its full potential as a valuable animal feed resource.

The Federation of International Hemp Organizations is focused on harmonizing international hemp regulations. The organization is currently assembling the expertise of more than 100 hemp professionals with the objective of advocating for policies that reflect the industrial and agricultural potential of hemp while also addressing misconceptions about the crop.

International standards governing the entire hemp value chain would greatly be beneficial to firms like Software Effective Solutions Corp. (d/b/a MedCana) (OTC: SFWJ) that operate at state level, nationally and also internationally.

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