Europe setting standards for cannabis products
The regulatory path to date hasn’t been smooth, its time regulators consider the best way to protect European consumers by setting standards for cannabis...
UK medical cannabis: the one year anniversary of legalisation
One year on from the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK, MCN delves into the changing landscape.
On 1 November 2018, the law was...
Australian Capital Territory legalises personal cannabis growing
On 25 September, 2019, the Legislative Assembly of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) approved a law permitting personal cultivation, possession and use of cannabis...
Positive CBD clinical results contributing to legislation change
CBD is having prominent impact on global markets and regulation, as regulators move to use it as an alternative to traditionally prescribed medications.
Canada made...
QCIA believes Quebec could steer consumers towards the black market
Quebec government's attempt to tighten cannabis regulation could push people towards the black market according to the QCIA.
The Quebec Cannabis Industry Association (QCIA) believes...
War on drugs failing: decriminalise possession says UK committee
The Health Committee has said the UK’s war on drugs is failing as drug related deaths are now a public emergency.
In a call for...
Extracts not ‘novel’: Cannabis Trades Association opposes application
Following the changes to the Novel Foods Regulations and the uncertainty as to if the scope of the regulations would include all cannabinoids and...
Awareness of CBD health benefits pushes relaxation of regulation
The growing awareness of cannabidiol or CBD health benefits is helping to ease pressure from regulators across the globe.
The ease on regulation and growing...
Why the cannabis black market is good news for legal sales
Revenue reports from California's legal marijuana markets showed the industry on pace to generate over $3bn (~€2.70bn) in licensed cannabis sales.
The cannabis black market represents a major...
Mexican Senate cannabis regulation reform on the horizon
Mexico is poised to become the largest market in the world to fully legalise cannabis nationwide following unveiling of draft legislation – estimated to...
National Safety Council: cannabis not acceptable in safety sensitive jobs
The National Safety Council calls on employers to restrict cannabis use for those in safety sensitive positions – regardless of whether cannabis consumption is allowed by...
Canadian Vaping Association responds to BC’s first potential vaping illness
The Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) has responded to the first potentially vaping related illness in DC.
The Canadian Vaping Association is deeply concerned about the...
Innovative technology development for cannabis safety
Following the relaxation of cannabis laws safety in the workplace and on the roads is of major concern.
Currently, the medical cannabis segment accounts for...
Plethora of medical cannabis applications is driving its legality worldwide
As the cannabis industry continues to develop, researchers are beginning to uncover additional benefits within the plant's biological content.
This is leading to a wide...
New York cannabis legalisation efforts ramp up as industry shows potential
Earlier in July, New York state decriminalised the recreational use of marijuana. Instead of jail time, offenders will now be punished with a fine.
Governor Andrew Cuomo...
The expansion of the study of cannabis opens new avenues to legalisation
Over a dozen countries have legalised cannabis for medicinal purposes while others have decriminalised it, allowing for moderate personal consumption.
As more countries have legalised...
Limiting illicit cannabis trade as the industry continues expanding
Most regions around the world allow young adults at the age of 18 to enjoy or purchase their own alcohol and tobacco.
However, the US...
CBD use higher as nations across America relax cannabis restrictions
The US Drug Enforcement Agency recently announced plans to expand cannabis research after a prolonged delay.
The DEA said it hopes to receive a variety...
Legalisation of medical and other cannabis has little effect on crime
A new study funded by a grant from the National Institute of Justice sought to determine the effect of the change in legal status...
Big win for vapour industry: can now appeal following THC admission
Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association and Coalition of Vapor Businesses and State Associations have been granted motion to intervene in American Association of Paediatrics v...
