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Millions of Brits using street cannabis to treat chronic health conditions
A new poll conducted by the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis and CPASS by YouGov has shown the full extent of illicit cannabis use in...
How companies can sign up to the UK’s new CBD regulation body
Today marks the launch of the new regulatory body for CBD products in the UK.
The new CBD regulation body, the Association for the Cannabinoid...
Medical cannabis in Gibraltar now legal for patients
Patients in Gibraltar will finally get access to medical cannabis.
HM Government of Gibraltar recently announced the publication of the Drugs (Misuse) (Amendment) Regulations 2019,...
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...
LYPHE Group makes landmark move for medical cannabis prescriptions
Medical Cannabis Network brings you an exclusive insight into the journey of a UK pharmacist travelling to import medical cannabis prescriptions back to the...
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...
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...
Materia Ventures: significant cannabis and pharmaceutical industry experience
Assembling a world-class leadership team, Materia Ventures provide a corporate update, bringing together significant cannabis and pharmaceutical industry experience.
Materia Ventures, a medical cannabis and...
US alcohol consumption falling as cannabis use increases
Over the past several years, US alcohol consumption rates have declined rapidly, leaving consumers to find new alternatives.
Notably, the cannabis industry is directly correlated...
Cannabis 2.0: Canada legalises cannabis edibles, beverages and extracts
On the first anniversary of Canadian cannabis legalisation, ‘Legalisation 2.0’ or ‘Cannabis 2.0,’ will allow popular cannabis derivatives like edibles, infused beverages, and vapes...
Cannabis stocks: should you put your money in the pot?
While it may appear very enticing to jump in on the legalisation of cannabis by investing in the sector, leading reviewers are coming out...
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...
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...
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...