UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961

The regulatory system in Aotearoa/New Zealand (and most other countries) is based on the UN Single Convention 1961, and the amendments in the Convention on Psychotropic Substances 1971 & the Convention of Psychotropic Substances of 1988. UN Single Convention 1961Commentary on the Single Convention 1961Common Position of the Industrial Hemp Sector on the Single Convention …

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Seed Certification

In New Zealand all varieties of hemp to be grown must be listed on the Ministry of Health list of “Approved Cultivars of Industrial Hemp”. The document below lists the cultivars of Industrial Hemp approved pursuant to regulation 5(1) of the Misuse of Drugs (Industrial Hemp) Regulations 2006. Draft seed certification standard 2020

Growth & Export: Studies

A collection of studies detailing growth, development and export in New Zealand. NZ’s Hemp Industry New Zealand’s Industrial Hemp Industry, Motivations, constraints, and moving forward – Polly Brownlee 2018 Export Exporting Aotearoa – New Zealand: A new business model for nutrition- and health-focused export companies – Andy Elliot Nuffield Scholar March 2019 Cash Cropping Industrial …

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Hemp in Agricultural Compounds/Animal Feed

As the industrial hemp industry expands in New Zealand, there is a growing interest in using industrial hemp and hemp-derived substances such as hemp oil and hemp seed in animal feed and other agricultural compounds. NZ Food Safety: Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act (ACVM) To ensure New Zealand Food Safety are providing up to …

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Value Chain: Health

Activities along the whole hemp industry value chain reflect the future challenges for the hemp industry in New Zealand. The following resources detail information relating to the health and wellness industries Title Hemp.. Link

Value Chain: Fibre

Activities along the whole hemp industry value chain reflect the future challenges for the hemp industry in New Zealand. The following resources detail information relating to the fibre industry. Title Hemp.. Link

Value Chain: Food

Activities along the whole hemp industry value chain reflect the future challenges for the hemp industry in New Zealand. The following resources detail information relating to the food industry. Hemp Seed Information Hemp seed food information for growers, importers, marketers, wholesalers and distributors – this is an open letter to food companies working with hemp …

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Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)

The Ministry for Primary Industries is the public service department of New Zealand charged with overseeing, managing and regulating the farming, fishing, food, animal welfare, biosecurity, and forestry sectors of New Zealand’s primary industries. www.mpi.govt.nzContact MPI here Facilitating Growth: A Sapere Report prepared for MPI This report was commissioned by the Ministry for Primary Industries …

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Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) develops food standards for Australia and New Zealand. www.foodstandards.govt.nzContact FSANZ here Food Safety The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) is responsible for the administration of the Food (Safety) Regulations 2002, which came into effect on 20 December 2002. These regulations incorporate a specific permission for the legal sale …

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Callaghan Innovation  

New Zealand’s Innovation Agency – Callaghan Innovation is a Crown entity providing Research and Development services, funding & training to help businesses grow faster. Supplying businesses with support in:– Startups– Funding– Research and Development– Networking and Partnerships– Education www.callaghaninnovation.govt.nzContact Callaghan Innovation here Whole Plant Utilisation The goals of the following Callaghan Innovation workshops and white …

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