Hemp cultivation is increasing in Finland. The flowers contain cannabinoids like CBDA, which can be converted to CBD. CBD is valuable in medicine, oil, supplements, and skincare. Using hemp parts as food requires a license in Finland, without THC. EU regulations may prompt Finland to reassess THC limits in novel foods.
Suomen teollisuus- ja hyötyhamppu ry supports Finland's professional hemp cultivation, processing, and research, while the European Industrial Hemp Association monitors EU hemp industry-related decisions, representing farmers and post-processing companies from 25 different EU countries
While hemp and cannabis have notable medicinal properties and are efficient at extracting heavy metals from soil, the industry's lack of regulation for contaminated products has led to the presence of products with dangerous levels of heavy metals in the market.
Hamppumaa sought marketing material for their cannabinoid products. The review clarified effects, production, refining, markets, and media discussions. Conclusion: cannabinoid products have market potential in Finland.