Discussion questions

1. What are the key roles of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in supporting hemp farming within the EU?

2. Which regulations must hemp farmers adhere to regarding THC content, and what is the limit set for direct support under the CAP?

3. How does the EU regulate the import of hemp seeds, and what are the THC content requirements for these seeds?

4. What is the significance of Regulation (EU) 2022/1393 regarding hemp foods, and what THC limits are set for hemp-derived food products?

5. Why are hemp extracts, including CBD, classified as "novel foods" in the EU, and what process must be followed to market these products?

6. What are the restrictions on using cannabis-derived ingredients in cosmetics within the EU, and how do these regulations differ from those for other hemp-derived products?