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

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

Author: Cannabis & Tech Today June 17, 2026 Duration: 16:59

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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & Facilities

16:08 New Extraction Technologies Replacing Old Methods

16:52 Final Thoughts & Where to Learn More

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