AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCannabis Policy Shock: France has banned CBD edibles starting May 15, citing an EU “novel foods” rule from 1997—gummies and tinctures are out, but other hemp products stay on shelves. U.S. Federal Shift: DOJ/DEA moved FDA-approved marijuana products and state-licensed medical marijuana into Schedule III and set an expedited hearing to consider broader rescheduling, with industry watching for knock-on effects for patients and providers. Minnesota Deal-Maker: Minnesota lawmakers passed a cannabis bill that merges medical and adult-use supply chains, cuts indoor canopy limits, and creates a new microbusiness license. Public Health Flashpoints: Illinois reported six middle-schoolers hospitalized after pot gummy ingestion. Research Watch: A new study links cannabis + tobacco co-use to a much higher long-term risk of psychotic disorders in youth at clinical high risk. Industry Tech: Algorae says its AI platform finished a multi-anchor drug-combination prediction phase expanding beyond cannabidiol.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.