10 July 20236 July 2023 Study shows hemp captures as much carbon as forests when used for construction materials Titled "Unlocking Carbon Transfer: Wood and Hemp for Sustainable Construction", this study delves into the environmental implications of utilizing these biomass sources in the construction industry
9 December 20216 December 2021 The new Common Agricultural Policy has been adopted and the maximum THC level on the field has been restored to 0,3% The EIHA went through to clear this theme on the European level - to open a long supressed market of sustainability
Starker Impuls für Nutzhanf in Europa: THC-Höchstgehalt auf dem Feld wieder bei 0,3% Die europäische Interessensvertretung des Nutzhanfs, EIHA, hat sich auf europäischem Level durchgekämpft, um der Nachhaltigkeit einen lange unterdrückten Markt zu öffnen
19 May 202118 June 2021 June’s highlight: 18th EIHA Annual Conference featuring hemp and the Green Recovery The hemp sector in Europe is experiencing growth encouraged by the increasing interest of consumers in sustainable and zero-waste products
19 February 202117 February 2021 Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance – Disappointed with UN Decision on CBD Regulations The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs did not support the WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence recommendations
20 January 202121 January 2021 Huge market potential for CBD and other cannabinoids – how best to produce them? Cannabis removed from the UN prohibition schedule and CBD not considered as a narcotic drug – Two major decisions to drive further research to explore the full potential of one of the major and longest established medicinal plants
24 November 202023 November 2020 Groundbreaking ruling by the European Court of Justice for the future of European CBD An EU Member State may not prohibit the marketing of cannabidiol (CBD) legally produced in another EU country
20 November 202023 November 2020 EU erwägt CBD-Verbot: Cannabisbranche droht Dämpfer Die EU-Kommision erwägt ein Verbot des rauschfreien Cannabis-Wirkstoffs Cannabidiol. Das könnte eine aufkeimende Branche zerstören
4 November 202030 October 2020 The EU Parliament endorses the increase of THC level for industrial hemp on the field in a key vote on the Common Agricultural Policy EIHA will keep up its efforts to advocate for a clear and science-based regulatory framework, envisaging a whole-plant approach
28 September 202023 September 2020 It Is Time to Remove Hemp from List of Controlled Substances Globally The global hemp industry developed a framework of recommendations for governments with the goal of one set of regulations for hemp production and trade around the world
15 September 202021 September 2020 Hemp associations from all over the world join forces and speak out: industrial hemp is an agricultural product, not a drug Recent preliminary conclusion made by the European Commission, by which extracts from industrial hemp varieties of Cannabis sativa L. are being considered as narcotics, prompts the need to collectively demand scientifically-based and transparent policies
31 July 202030 July 2020 Der CBD Vertriebsstopp – Die Position der EIHA Interview mit Daniel Kruse, Vorstandsvorsitzender der EIHA, zum neuesten CBD-Debakel mit der Europäischen Kommission
27 July 202024 July 2020 The European Commission about to kill the hemp sector Preliminary view states natural hemp extracts are a drug, against all reason, the latest scientific literature and the EU green ambitions
24 July 202023 July 2020 Pioneering scientific studies commissioned by EIHA: the sector comes together to respond to one common challenge Over the next two to three years, around 3.5 million euros are to be invested in unprecedented studies on CBD and THC
24 June 202024 June 2020 The winner of the innovation award “Hemp Product of the Year 2020” is Henry’s Hempharvester with a front-loaded attachment for harvesting industrial hemp flowers and stems – especially suitable for small farms Second winner is an architectural research consortium with its modular, off-grid hemp house (SUNIMPLANT) in Morocco and third winner is the world first Lyocell type fibre made from hemp fibres or fibre waste (Lyohemp™ knitwear)
12 June 202023 July 2020 Rechts- und Planungssicherheit für die Hanfindustrie: 3,5 Millionen Euro für Studien im Auftrag der EIHA Die European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) startet eine groß angelegte Initiative für mehr Rechts- und Planungssicherheit für die europäische Hanfindustrie
5 May 20205 May 2020 The world’s largest meeting on industrial hemp and cannabis will take place online this year – 500 participants from 50 countries and all industrial sectors are expected 17th EIHA Hemp Conference, 16–17 June 2020 (Online Event). An all-time record for the hemp conference was set in 2019 in Cologne (Germany) with 415 participants from 49 countries and 34 exhibitors. As in previous years, the audience will vote for the “Hemp Product of the Year”. The event is organised in cooperation with the “European Industrial Hemp Association (www.eiha.org)”.
27 April 202026 April 2020 EIHA veröffentlicht Hanf Manifest: Hanf als Wegweiser in eine nachhaltige Wirtschaft Hanf liefert neben optimaler Ernährung viele Lösungen für ökologisch wertvolle Produkte - von Textilien über Biokunststoffe bis zu Kosmetika und Baumaterialien
European Industrial Hemp Organisation Publish Manifesto For Post COVID-19 Agricultural Sector Beside optimized nutrition is hemp supplying many solutions for ecologic valuable products - as beyond textiles to bioplastics, cosmetics or building materials
11 March 20206 March 2020 CBD study in Europe shows potential for sector on the continent First-of-its-kind report from EIHA on European CBD is an essential guide to the market and it intends to highlight and address the economic potential of CBD
9 March 20207 March 2020 EIHA versus BVL: Cannabidiol (CBD) not necessarily subject to registration as a novel food The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) has successfully taken action against publication of the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL)
EIHA versus BVL: Cannabidiol (CBD) nicht zwingend als Novel Food zulassungspflichtig Die European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) ist erfolgreich gegen die Veröffentlichung des Bundesamtes für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit (BVL) vorgegangen
7 June 20196 June 2019 Limit and guideline values for THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) in hemp foods Analysis and evaluation of the opinion of the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung, BfR) from 8 November 2018 “Tetrahydrocannabinol levels are too high in many hemp-containing foods – health impairments are possible” No. 034/2018
16 May 201913 May 2019 Tender: Survey of hemp cultivation and production in Europe in the year 2018 All hemp raw material producers and importers shall be motivated to take part in the online survey by e-mail, telephone or direct contact
8 May 20193 May 2019 EIHA Press Release and Press Note on the status of hemp extracts in EU EIHA claiming change in the Novel Food Catalogue as disproportionate and senseless measures against food products containing CBD in many European countries
12 February 20197 February 2019 The European Industrial Hemp Association names Ms Lorenza Romanese as Managing Director Lorenza is taking over Mr Michael Carus duties, who lead the association for the last 13 years
30 January 201931 January 2019 Hemp becomes the world’s billion-dollar business – worldwide largest conference on industrial hemp in June 2019 in Cologne (Germany) Join the global meeting place of the fast growing hemp industry in Cologne on 5 - 6 June at the “16th EIHA Hemp Conference”. For the second time, participants will vote for the “Hemp Product of the Year”
Hanf wird zum Milliardengeschäft – weltweit größte Konferenz zu Industriehanf im Juni 2019 in Köln Besuchen Sie den globalen Treffpunkt der schnell wachsenden Hanfindustrie vom 5. bis 6. Juni in Köln auf der „16. EIHA Hemp Conference“. Zum zweiten Mal wählen die Teilnehmer das „Hanfprodukt des Jahres“
18 January 201917 January 2019 CAP Reform, an opportunity to enhance hemp varieties The Common Agriculture Policy (CAP), currently on the table of the European Parliament, is an opportunity for hemp producers to increase the tetrahydrocannabinol content of varieties grown in Europe
European Industrial Hemp Association asked by European Commission to advise on traditional or novel food status of hemp extracts EIHA would like to reiterate its position on hemp extracts
6 December 20186 December 2018 Comments on WHO’s Critical Reviews of CBD and Extracts and Tinctures of cannabis, and EIHA recommendations to WHO on low-THC preparations from industrial hemp EIHA formally objects to the reasoning of the Experts
14 November 20189 November 2018 Indian Association has big plans after announcing $150m investment Group received last summer a license to grow industrial hemp on a pilot basis in Uttarakand as first licensed hemp grow in the country since 1958
1 October 201828 September 2018 Biocomposites performing great – Not only for lightweight construction Companies showcasing their bio-based products and solutions in the field of wood, cellulose, natural fibres and bio-based polymers at the “Bio-Based Composites Pavilion”, COMPOSITES EUROPE 2018 in Stuttgart from November 6th - 8th
Biokomposite schneiden gut ab – Nicht nur bei Leichtbaukonstruktionen Unternehmen präsentieren ihre bio-basierten Produkte in den Bereichen Holz, Cellulose, Naturfasern und bio-basierte Polymere am "Bio-Based Composites Pavilion" auf der COMPOSITES EUROPE vom 06.-08. November 2018 in Stuttgart
11 June 20187 June 2018 Köln – Treffpunkt der Hanfindustrie Aktuelle Entwicklungen aus allen Bereichen der Hanfverarbeitung werden auf der diesjährigen EIHA-Konferenz zu sehen und zu bewerten sein
Global meeting place of the hemp industry in Cologne EIHA-Conference to present and discuss the latest developments from all areas of the hemp industry
18 May 2018 The reintroduction of industrial hemp is in full swing worldwide Global meeting place of the hemp industry in Cologne in June at the "15th International Conference of the European Industrial Hemp Association". The participants will vote for the first time the “Hemp Product of Year”
Die Wiedereinführung der Nutzpflanze Hanf läuft weltweit auf Hochtouren Weltweiter Treffpunkt der Hanfindustrie im Juni in Köln zur „15th International Conference of the European Industrial Hemp Association“. Teilnehmer wählen zum ersten Mal das „Hanfprodukt des Jahres“
4 May 20182 May 2018 Tender: Executive office of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) New office to taking up its work on 1 October 2018 and, after a transition period, taking over the full management of EIHA
8 March 20186 March 2018 The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) demands rational THC limits for industrial hemp in accordance with international regulations Industrial hemp differs from drug hemp in its low content of THC, the cannabinoid that is responsible for the drug effect. But what does low mean and where is the limit to be drawn?
18 January 201818 January 2018 Pre-review of CBD by the World Health Organization (WHO) with favorable results – next step in May The next and final part of the review is expected to take place at WHO’s 40th Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) meeting in May 2018
19 September 201718 September 2017 Reasonable guidance values for THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) in food products Position paper of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA)
Angemessene Richtwerte für THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) in Lebensmitteln Grundsatzpapier der European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA)
26 July 201725 July 2017 Biocomposites, wood and natural fibres as well as bio-based polymers at COMPOSITES EUROPE 2017 Composites going green
Bio-Verbundwerkstoffe, Holz- und Naturfasern sowie bio-basierte Polymere auf der COMPOSITES EUROPE 2017 Composites going green
13 July 201714 July 2017 The largest conference on industrial hemp of all time and worldwide, 7 and 8 June in Cologne – 330 participants from 44 countries 191 signatories already signed “The Cologne Declaration on Industrial Hemp” to support the hemp food sector with a reasonable and harmonised legislation
23 May 201715 February 2018 10 reasons to join the “14th International Conference of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA)” Cologne (Germany), 7 – 8 June 2017
4 May 201715 February 2018 Record cultivation of industrial hemp in Europe in 2016 Especially hemp food and pharmaceuticals face strong demand – Worldwide largest conference on industrial hemp in Cologne (Germany) in June 2017
30 March 201730 March 2017 Patchwork of regulations on Cannabidiol (CBD) endangering use as a food supplement to the detriment of consumers and food industry CBD-containing and CBD are generating new investments and creating employment in the cultivation and processing of hemp and hemp-derived products
20 March 201715 February 2018 Why you should use European HEMP FIBRES for your automotive applications Secure supply, stable prices, light weight, low environmental footprint and certified sustainability