The Treasury has been urged to ”unlock the very significant economic potential” of the medical cannabis, hemp, and CBD wellbeing sectors by the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC). To achieve a £2 billion boost to the economy, the CIC has called on the Treasury to “deliver cross-government coordination” of cannabis policy, with responsibility currently split across […]
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The Cannabis Industry Council is delighted to welcome a number of new members to the organisation. They are as follows: CatSci Ethypharm Glass Pharms Rua Bioscience TheraKann Pharmaceuticals Vega Product Solutions We look forward to our newest members bringing their expertise and insight into the CIC, as we seek to develop the sector’s credibility and […]
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A key project developing a flexible health economics analysis tool to evaluate the potential of cannabis prescriptions on the NHS is set to kick off, after funding was secured from a range of backers. Supporters of the project are Glass Pharms, Ethypharm, and Rua Bioscience. Additional funding was also secured via an industry crowdfunder, held […]
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UPDATE: This role has now been filled An exciting opportunity to work for the Cannabis Industry Council, a leading membership organisation within the UK cannabis sector. Reporting to the CEO, the Membership Assistant will support the implementation of the Council’s strategic plan and day-to-day activities. Role specification Utilising Xero for invoicing and general finance administration […]
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A new report from the United Nations has highlighted the benefits associated with hemp, as well as calling for regulatory reform to enable these opportunities to be realised. The report, entitled ‘Commodities at a Glance: Special issue on industrial hemp‘, says hemp cultivation should be allowed in every country. It also calls for regulators to […]
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On the latest edition of The Cannabis Conversation, CIC representatives discussed how hemp can play an important role in environmental sustainability. CIC Executive Committee member Jamie Bartley, and CIC CEO Mike Morgan-Giles, were in conversation with podcast host Anuj Desai. They discussed the significant opportunities from hemp, the challenges that exist around its widespread adoption, […]
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Over six in 10 NHS Foundation Trusts in England (61%) say they did not prescribe any cannabis-based prescription medicines in 2021, according to new research from the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC). The study also found that the NHS prescribed cannabis-based medicines to just 977 individuals in 2021. This equates to just nine individuals prescribed a […]
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The Cannabis Industry Council is supporting efforts by our member Maple Tree to secure parliamentary time for a debate on the economic merits of the medical cannabis and CBD industry. We urge everyone within the sector to write to your local MP on this important matter by completing this simple form: https://maple-tree.emailyourmp.uk It will take […]
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The CIC has launched a quarterly member business survey, to start building a wider understanding of the size and activity within the cannabis sector. The survey includes questions specific to clinics, dispensaries, importers, and around industry priorities. These cover areas such as prescriptions, sales, turnover, and staffing numbers. The survey is open to all members, […]
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Jamie Bartley, Chair of the CIC Hemp Working Group, commented: “The Cannabis Industry Council notes the announcement of recent applications and toxicology studies submitted by other industry organisations to the Food Standards Agency. “The CIC’s approach to these matters is guided by scientific and medical evidence. We are seeking clarification on the basis for some […]
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