Australian hemp growers lose court battle over cosmetics

Published: 15-Sep-2017
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The Federal Court of Australia rules in favour of Government proposals to amend the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989

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Australian hemp growers lose court battle over cosmetics

Australian hemp farmers and suppliers have lost a Federal Court case to stop the reversal of an historic exemption that allows them to supply the cosmetics and pet food industries.

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