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CIC responds to new FSA CBD guidance

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has released new guidance recommending consumer CBD dosage limits of 10mg / day in foods and food supplements. FSA announcement – https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/news/food-standards-agency-and-food-standards-scotland-update-consumer-advice-for-cbd Position paper from FSA subcommittee – https://acnfp.food.gov.uk/JointpositionpaperfromACNFP%26COTonestablishingprovisionalADIforpureformCBDinfoods CIC CBD (wellness) Working Group Chair Damien Bove commented: “The Cannabis Industry Council will review the FSA announcement carefully and will […]

Cannabis industry ‘debanking’ survey launched

A survey to understand the scale of UK cannabis industry banking challenges has been launched by the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC). This follows ongoing anecdotal concerns across the industry about accessibility issues for bank accounts and other financial services. Without a business bank account, not only are company operations impacted, but as a limited company […]

EDQM pre-publishes Cannabis flower monograph

The new European Pharmacopoeia monograph on Cannabis flower (3028) was pre-published last week on the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM), Council of Europe website. The monograph will be officially published in Ph. Eur. Supplement 11.5 in January 2024, and is due to come into effect on 1 July 2024. Read […]

Medical Cannabis Awareness Week approaches

The fifth anniversary of the legalisation of prescription cannabis is being marked at Medical Cannabis Awareness Week (#MCAW) on 1 – 7 November 2023. Started by PLEA in 2020, during Medical Cannabis Awareness Week we remember what we are all ultimately fighting for: improved quality, better regulations, and wider access to prescription cannabis. A website […]

New role: Non-Executive Board Director

Role Overview:The Non-Executive Director (NED) will play a crucial role in the strategic direction, oversight, and governance of Canindcou Ltd (trading as Cannabis Industry Council). As a key member of the Board of Directors, the NED will contribute their extensive experience, insights, and independent perspective to support the organisation’s growth and success. Please note that […]

Employers risk breaching Equality Act over cannabis patients

Employers are currently at risk of breaching the Equality Act over their approach to prescription cannabis patients, according to a new report from the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC). Entitled ‘The Use of Prescription Cannabis at Work’, the report notes that employers must provide reasonable adjustments to accommodate those with disabilities. Yet this is not typical […]

CIC responds to Home Affairs Committee drugs report

The House of Commons Home Affairs Committee has just published their latest report on drugs policy. Responding to the report, Co-chair of the CIC Research Working Group, Melissa Sturgess, said: “The Cannabis Industry Council welcomes the Home Affairs Committee recognising the fact that cannabis medicines can help those with chronic pain. There is already significant […]

Register now for CIC Conference

The CIC is holding a member conference on Thursday 2 November in London, during Medical Cannabis Awareness Week. The first part of the event will run from 1.30 – 5pm, and will include updates from the CIC team and working groups. It will also involve a workshop session to discuss industry challenges and solutions. Details […]

CIC holds parliamentary campaign launch

The CIC launched our latest report, ‘Why GPs should be able to prescribe cannabis medicines’, on Monday 17 July in Parliament. Thank you from the CIC to all who attended the event, including various MPs and Peers. Speakers on the day were as follows: Crispin Blunt MP, Chair of the Industrial Hemp & CBD […]

Report: Cannabis prescribing can cut NHS waiting lists and crime

Allowing GPs to prescribe medical cannabis can drive down NHS waiting lists and reduce crime, according to a new report from the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC). The report, entitled ‘Why GPs should be able to prescribe cannabis medicines’, assesses the state-of-play in the UK, where NHS waiting lists have now reached 7.4 million. Given that […]

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