Tag: International law

Over 70 countries worldwide either cultivate or import genetically modified (GM) crops, with the United States and Brazil being major producers. Understanding what countries allow genetically modified food is complex, as policies vary dramatically, covering aspects from cultivation bans to permissive import regulations.

According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), hemp seeds are not a controlled substance, regardless of the potential THC yield of the plant they came from, as long as the seed itself contains less than 0.3% THC. This clarification is central to answering the question: can you legally buy hemp seeds? The legality primarily hinges on the seed's tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content, which must be below the legal threshold, and its intended use.

Did you know that 1 kilocalorie (kcal), commonly referred to as a calorie, is equivalent to approximately 4.184 kilojoules (kJ)? Some countries use kJ instead of calories, primarily as a result of adopting the International System of Units (SI) for measuring energy.

Following numerous health concerns and widely reported incidents on college campuses, the FDA banned prepackaged caffeinated alcoholic drinks in the United States in 2010. This raises a critical question for many consumers: Is a caffeinated alcoholic drink illegal everywhere, and under what circumstances?