Episode 227: Steve Fuhr of SciPhy Systems on EU GMP, Extraction, & the Future of Global Cannabis

Recorded live from ICBC Berlin, Charles Warner sits down with Steve Fuhr of SciPhy Systems to discuss one of the hottest topics in the global cannabis industry: EU GMP compliance. Steve shares insights from his journey through cannabis cultivation, CBD manufacturing, and extraction technology while explaining why GMP standards are becoming increasingly important for companies looking to compete in international markets. The conversation explores the differences between North American GMP and EU GMP, the realities of cannabis market cycles, the future of hemp beyond CBD, and how emerging extraction technologies are reshaping the industry. They also dive into price compression, pharmaceutical cannabis applications, and why businesses need to prepare now for a more regulated future. 🔗 Learn more about SciPhy Systems: https://scifisystems.com 👤 Guest: Steve Fuhr SciPhy Systems Website: https://sciphysystems.com/ LinkedIn: / steve-fuhr ⏱️ CHAPTERS 01:35 Steve's Background in Education &amp; Cannabis 02:11 The Rise and Fall of the CBD Market 03:22 Hemp Beyond CBD: Industrial Applications 04:50 Why Did Hemp Disappear? 05:26 Fiber Hemp vs CBD Hemp 06:18 The Future of Hemp Protein &amp; 3D Printed Food 07:09 Why Everyone at ICBC Is Talking About GMP 08:10 What Happens When Federal Rescheduling Arrives? 09:00 GMP vs EU GMP Explained 10:05 Why EU GMP Is the Global Gold Standard 11:24 Why GMP Matters for Every Cannabis Product 11:41 Europe's Medical Cannabis Approach 12:17 Advanced Extraction &amp; Terpene Preservation 13:22 Price Compression Is Coming to Europe 14:15 Why European Medical Markets Are Different 14:49 Patented Medical Cannabis Treatments 15:31 Building GMP-Compliant Labs &amp; Facilities <a href="https://www.youtu