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Could CBD oil for pets save stress this Halloween?
Halloween is a stressful time for our furry friends – who are often scared by loud noises from fireworks. Can CBD oil for pets...
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...
New report estimates global CBD market to grow by 40% in 2019
A new study by Fact.MR reveals that the global CBD market is likely to grow by over 40% in 2019 from 2018.
The global CBD...
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...
Plans for comprehensive analytical testing review for UK cannabis industry
The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis (CMC) has outlined their plans to undertake a comprehensive review of analytical testing for the cannabis industry.
Recent market research...
CannaBiz Innovation Hub: how to source and ensure quality ingredients
The legal cannabis market is evaluated to be worth in excess of $60bn (~€54.77) by 2025, with the CBD market estimated to hit $20bn...
American Society of Cannabis Medicine to assess cannabis regulation
The American Society of Cannabis Medicine (ASCM) has announced that members of its leadership have been asked to participate at the Second Annual Update...
The American Food and Drug administration: regulating CBD products
The FDA stands ready to protect consumers from companies illegally selling CBD products that claim to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure serious diseases, such...