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Dentons law firm discusses medical cannabis in Europe
Internationally renowned law firm, Dentons, which has rapidly become a recognised fixture within the global medical cannabis industry, discussess European cannabis regulations.
Peter Homberg is...
Mile High Labs calls for better European CBD regulation
A Colorado-based CBD manufacturer, with a rapidly growing European operation, presented their expertise to MEPs regarding the need for better European CBD regulation.
Mile High...
ACI announced as diamond partner at CBD Global Summit 2020
The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) has announced its partnership with The Grocer as a diamond sponsor for the publication’s first ever CBD...
UK industry body sets deadline for CBD Novel Foods application
The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry has everything in place to start processing Novel Foods applications from its raw-product manufacturing members.
The CBD regulatory body...
Is the Polish medical cannabis market becoming more open?
Will the Polish medical cannabis market set itself ahead of the game in Europe as the medical cannabis industry evolves?
The Polish medical cannabis market...
Recognition of CBD as Novel Food could have industry ramifications
The future of the European CBD market may be disrupted by a German court’s decision to classify CBD as either a prescription medicine or...
California cannabis tax increase could push consumers to black market
Cannabis bodies are outraged at California’s cannabis tax rate increase – saying that price disparity will push consumers towards the black market.
The California Department...
NICE must consider therapeutic potential of different cannabis medicines
The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis (CMC) is urging NICE to consider the potential therapeutic value of different cannabis formulations for a variety conditions.
The CMC...
HEXOMED ‘grows’ innovative medical cannabis products
By legalising medical cannabis in the Eurozone and gaining traction with national legislators, things are about to get very busy in Greece and the...
Lack of regulation a barrier to trust in UK cannabis industry
Last week saw the launch of a ground-breaking new industry body to foster a legally compliant, socially responsible and innovative cannabinoid industry.
The launch highlighted...
Calls for government to accelerate research following cannabis oil approval
Campaign groups and charities are calling on the UK government to accelerate cannabis research following the NICE approval of two cannabis medicines.
For the first...
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...
New trade association launched to lead CBD industry regulation
The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) is set to lead the charge for CBD industry regulation.
Following an extensive six-month consultation with key stakeholders...
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...
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...
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...