Khiron Life Sciences, the leader in cannabinoid-based medicine in Latin America, is now bringing its flagship medicinal product, the full-spectrum cannabis extract KHIRIOX 12/14, to the UK. This THC-based medical formulation has gained significant popularity and is the most prescribed cannabis extract in Latin America. With [...]
Astrasana and Clever Leaves have partnered to establish an international supply agreement for medical cannabis extracts in Czech Republic and Switzerland. Clever Leaves Holdings Inc, a global medicinal cannabis company, announced today the arrival of their first shipment of medical cannabis extracts from Colombia to Switzerland-based [...]
Inexpensive in vitro Methods to Evaluate the Impact of Cannabinoid-containing Products on Sentinel Lactobacillus spp. S. Lewin 1, A. Hilyard2, H. Piscatelli1, A. Hangman1, D. Petrik1, P. Miles2, and C. Orser2 1MatMaCorp Inc, Lincoln NE; 2Apothercare LLC, Boston MA Abstract The public has readily embraced cannabidiol (CBD) [...]
Recent moves by its neighbours towards more liberal cannabis laws have led to some wondering whether Poland is also poised for reform. Ahead of the country’s largest cannabis event WeedFest, Michał Witczak, says there is ‘light in the tunnel’, but the fight to shift the attitudes [...]
A four-year pilot project, which would permit the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes in Iceland, has been proposed by policymakers. Following a debate in Alþingi [Icelandic parliament] last week, officials have proposed a four-year pilot project to permit the use of medical cannabis, as well [...]
In the regulated cannabis sector, retail shrinkage is a concern as business owners must navigate tight regulations in an often cash-only environment combined with the usual causes of retail shrinkage, including theft and inefficient operations. Retail shrinkage occurs when a company loses inventory from causes other [...]
Hemp Point’s first foray into cosmetics harnesses the power of hemp, in harmony with a full-spectrum of active ingredients, resulting in a winning formula that respects the wisdom of nature. The CBD topicals market is becoming increasingly saturated, especially given that the introduction of novel food [...]
Researchers in the US have been awarded a $11.6 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to study the effects of cannabis in those living with HIV. The five-year grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) of the National Institutes of [...]
There are a lot of risks throughout the entire supply chain in the cannabis and hemp markets. Legal and regulatory issues, quality control reliability, security problems, product safety, potency, and constantly changing supply and demand are just a few major risks cannabis operators must stay on [...]
The cannabis industry in the United States is booming. In just a few years, it has gone from a small, underground market to a multi-billion-dollar industry. This growth is due in part to the legalization of cannabis in many states, as well as the growing public [...]
The relationship between cannabis and psychosis is a long-publicised and polarised topic. At this year’s Cannabis Europa, three experts sat down to unpick what we really know – and, crucially, what we don’t. For decades the relationship between cannabis and psychosis – and its portrayal in [...]
This is the first part of a series of articles designed to introduce an integrated pest management framework for cannabis cultivation facilities. Part one details an overview of the plan as well as pest identification. Part two comes out next week and will delve into the [...]
Dr Evan Lewis, a neurologist and founder of the Neurology Centre of Toronto (NCT), has treated over 500 patients with medicinal cannabis. Here he answers some frequently asked questions about cannabis in treating paediatric epilepsy. In 2018 it was stories of children including Alfie Dingley, Billy [...]
The findings of a new study, using data collected from the UK, suggest treatment with cannabis is associated with an improvement in symptoms among fibromyalgia patients. Researchers examined data taken from over 300 fibromyalgia patients enrolled in the UK Medical Cannabis Registry, which is run by [...]
On March 31, 2021, New York legalized adult-use cannabis with the passage of the Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA). Perhaps the most controversial portion of the Act was Section 493(1)-(3), which established taxes on the potency of cannabis products sold by distributors to retailers. Many cannabis [...]
The legalisation of adult-use cannabis in Canada has not led to an increase in problematic use, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Waterloo have explored the potential changes in problematic cannabis use, following the legalisation of adult-use cannabis in Canada in 2018. [...]
Officials have backtracked on a move to ban the sale of CBD in the Czech Republic, following an unexpected announcement earlier this month. The proposal, put forward by the Minister for Agriculture, to ban the sale and marketing of food products containing CBD, generated significant opposition [...]
Black and African American cancer patients, as well as those on lower incomes, were less likely to get medical certification for cannabis to manage their symptoms. Cannabis use is an increasingly frequent alternative for patients trying to manage the pain, anxiety and sleep disruption that can [...]
Spring is a time of renewal, growth and planting. While many gardeners focus on traditional crops, there is a growing community of cannabis enthusiasts who are also embracing the opportunity to cultivate their own cannabis plants. Research from New Frontier Data reveals that approximately 3 million [...]
Decriminalisation is likely to be a ‘key recommendation’ from Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly on drugs, say experts, as members call for a public health approach to drug policy. After the second meeting of Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly on Drug Use, it is ‘inevitable’ that members will recommend the decriminalisation [...]
The Case for Automation in the Cannabis Industry History has shown that if companies fail to innovate when new technology emerges, even household name brands with enormous market share can squander their success if they are blind to anything that could ever unseat them from the [...]
As the cannabis industry experiences a significant shift toward general acceptance and mainstream adoption, new modes of operation are popping up everywhere. The evolution and expansion of the industry beg for constant innovation, and the integration of NFTs and cryptocurrencies as payment options is at the [...]
Around 6,000 Swiss citizens will soon have legal access to adult-use cannabis after officials approved a new pilot project this month. But patients say they are still struggling to get the medicinal products they need. The Swiss Federal Office of Public Health has given the go-ahead [...]
New data from the UK shows that prescribed cannabis is associated with an improvement in symptoms, quality of life and a reduction in opioid use. Findings from the UK cannabis patient registry, T21, build on the growing database of real-world evidence (RWE) to support the use [...]
New research has found that cannabis can help relieve pain, reduce the use of other pharmaceuticals and improve sleep, when used as a complementary therapy in cancer patients. The results of a multi-centre registry study, published online in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, suggest that medicinal [...]
One of Europe’s leading cannabis researchers speaks to Cannabis Health about the future of the field and the importance of drawing on patients’ perspectives when it comes to cannabis-based drug development. Dr Mikael Sodergren knows more than many when it comes to the vast potential in [...]
The second meeting of Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly on drugs will focus on the lived experience of individuals, families and frontline workers who have been affected by drug use, when it takes place this weekend. The Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use will hold its second meeting from [...]
A major UK clinical trial examining the role of the cannabis-based drug, Sativex, in treating the most aggressive brain tumour, has recruited its first patients. A pioneering research project, which is thought to be the first-of-its-kind on the role of a cannabis-based drug in the treatment [...]
A new campaign calling for GPs to be allowed to prescribe cannabis in the UK has been launched by a collaboration of industry organisations. The campaign, led by the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC), the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society (MCCS), Volteface, and Maple Tree Consultants, is calling [...]
2023 has so far been a productive year for the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC), the government body tasked with overseeing the state’s medical and adult use cannabis markets. The licensing process since New Jersey first launched its adult use cannabis market has been slow, [...]
Khiron Life Sciences is to present clinical evidence on the safety of its oral cannabis extracts at the annual meeting of the British Pain Society. Cannabis derivatives have been authorised for medicinal use in many countries, but there is still little information about the safety of [...]
The Czech Republic is being urged to recognise natural hemp extracts as ‘traditional foods’ following a recent move by the Ministry of Agriculture to ban the sale of CBD products. An announcement from the Ministry of Agriculture for the Czech Republic of the intention to ban [...]
May 4, 2022 – Registration for the Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo (CQC), taking place October 16-18 at the Hilton Parsippany in New Jersey, is now open. The agenda will feature breakout sessions, keynotes and panel discussions that will help attendees better understand the cannabis markets in [...]
The cannabis industry is the latest target for cybercriminals. Why? Because many cannabis operations employ less than 100 workers and few are equipped with sophisticated IT systems and knowledgeable on-staff IT personnel, so they are often easier to exploit. Add the all-cash nature of the business, [...]
Led by women and with a commitment to the research and development of products designed for women, Swiss KannaVations is disrupting the European cannabis space with the aim of closing the gender health gap. We sat down with co-founder and CMO, Heidi Basar, co-founder and CEO [...]
A citizens’ initiative to legalise cannabis is set to be debated in Finnish parliament after gathering more than 50,000 signatures. Politicians will debate the legalisation of cannabis in Finland in after a citizens’ initiative gained enough support from members of the public. The initiative calls for [...]
Via CannaReporter Singapore authorities have carried out a sentence condemning a man to death for conspiring to smuggle 1kg of cannabis into the country, ignoring international pressure not to proceed. Singapore is in the global spotlight for carrying out the death sentence of 46-year-old Tangaraju Suppiah, [...]
A new study finds ‘no significant association’ between cannabis use and the onset of psychosis, contrasting with previous data and longstanding claims to the contrary. Even as cannabis becomes more widely accepted and increasingly legalised across the globe, the link between its consumption and the risk [...]
According to a press release published on Monday, SC Labs has acquired C4 Laboratories, a cannabis testing lab located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The acquisition means SC Labs has expanded their footprint into five states total. Originally based in California, the cannabis testing company now has locations [...]
Recent studies add to the growing evidence base to support the use of cannabis in Tourette’s syndrome, PTSD, Parkinson’s and as a tool for chronic pain. With a record number of research papers published on cannabis and its therapeutic potential in 2022, it can be hard [...]
The first parliamentary debate on the economic benefits of the UK medical cannabis industry was welcomed this week, but garnered a ‘predictably poor’ response from government. A number of cross-party MPs spoke up in support of the UK’s medical cannabis industry in parliament’s first debate on [...]
New white label CBD food products are back – the UK’s largest independently owned, producer, and distributor has launched a range of CBD products and ingredients that brings innovation back to the sector in a post-novel foods world. BRITISH CANNABIS unveils its Non-Novel CBD Supplements range [...]
Researchers in Australia have received funding for a world-first clinical trial into medicinal cannabis and endometriosis. Researchers at Western Sydney University have received a grant of $660,000 for a three year study of medicinal cannabis as a potential treatment for endometriosis. The grant will fund a [...]
ASTM International has announced the approval of a new standard in development that could have potentially wide-reaching influence on the cannabis industry throughout the world. ASTM’s cannabis committee (D37) has approved the new standard (D8449) for development that aims to develop internationally aligned label specifications for [...]
Cannabis brings people together and never more so than on 420 when consumers across the globe gather to celebrate the plant and call for change. The 20th day of the fourth month (20 April) is widely known in the cannabis community as 420 and has become [...]
Patients and healthcare professionals say people are being prevented from accessing NHS mental health services due to their use of medicinal cannabis, despite it being legally prescribed to treat psychiatric conditions. A number of patients who are prescribed cannabis medicinally in the UK say they have [...]
Experts expect to see a rise in the number of patients self-medicating unless ‘urgent’ reforms are made to medical cannabis regulations. Last week Germany announced its revised approach to cannabis reform, including the legalisation of possession of up to 25g, self-cultivation for up to three plants [...]
On April 13, 2023, The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) announced that Curaleaf would not be able to renew their cultivation and retail licenses for adult use cannabis for violating labor rules under the state’s cannabis regulations. In a surprise reversal, the NJ CRC voted [...]
Via Newsweed Proposals for the legalisation of cannabis in the Czech Republic are expected to include a 5g daily limit and a compulsory register of consumers. The Czech Republic plans to introduce a new regulated cannabis market allowing the consumption of up to 5 grams of cannabis [...]
Advocates for drug reform in Ireland have expressed ‘serious and grave concerns’ over the handling of the Citizens’ Assembly on drugs. The first official meeting of the Citizens’ Assembly on Drug Use in Ireland took place this weekend, with 100 members hearing a range of international [...]
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