Twelve concepts to help you join the conversation. Each definition links to an article for a closer look.
Hemp
A common name associated with varieties and uses of Cannabis sativa, particularly fibre and seed. The word alone does not define the legality of every product.
Take a closer look ↗Cannabinoid
A compound belonging to a chemical family that includes different substances. Sharing a family does not mean sharing effects or regulatory status.
Take a closer look ↗Trichome
A structure on a plant’s surface. Some trichomes are glandular; their appearance does not replace compositional analysis.
Take a closer look ↗Hemp shiv
The woody inner part of the stalk, distinct from the outer fibre. It appears in materials and industrial applications.
Take a closer look ↗Terpene
A family of compounds found in many plants. An aromatic profile provides sensory information, not a clinical guarantee.
Take a closer look ↗COA
A certificate of analysis for a sample. It must be connected with the batch, method, date and scope.
Take a closer look ↗Limit of detection
The level above which a method can detect a substance under specified conditions. Not detecting it is not proof of absolute zero.
Take a closer look ↗Traceability
The ability to reconstruct the journey of materials, batches and documents along a chain.
Take a closer look ↗Novel food
A European Union regulatory category. Scientific assessment and authorisation to market are different steps.
Take a closer look ↗INCI
Nomenclature for cosmetic ingredients. Identifying an ingredient does not itself certify the finished product.
Take a closer look ↗Hempcrete
A material combining hemp shiv with a binder, usually lime-based. Its behaviour depends on the formulation and building system.
Take a closer look ↗Preliminary evidence
An initial finding that helps frame new questions. Its scope depends on study design and it does not automatically become a recommendation.
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