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Drugs advisory council urged to back rescheduling of cannabis

The Government’s Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) is being “strongly urged” to support the rescheduling of cannabis “to help patients in need”. In an open letter, the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC), a leading membership organisation for medical cannabis businesses, has called on the ACMD to formally recommend to the Home Office that […]

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Industry events schedule 2023

The Cannabis Industry Council is pleased to be partnering on or supporting a number of industry events being held in 2023, as follows: Future Cannabis Strategies – 25 – 26 January, London, UK CT Cann 2023, 15 – 16 February, London, UK Cannabis Europa, 2 – 3 May, London, UK CannaTrade, 12 – 14 May, […]

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Speakers confirmed for CIC event on 4 May

The CIC is pleased to confirm a number of guest speakers for our all-member meeting being held in London on 4 May 2023. The speakers are as follows: David Badcock, Drug Science Dr Lydia Smith, NIAB Kostya Turchak (Magonova) and Nazariy Sovsun (Cannabis Stands with Ukraine) David will be discussing the T21 initiative which offers […]

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All-member event set for 4 May

The Cannabis Industry Council is delighted to confirm our next all-member meeting (and AGM) will be held on Thursday 4 May. The event will be held from 1.30 – 5pm at Etc Venues, 8 Fenchurch Place, London, EC3M 4PB. Those unable to attend in person can also participate virtually, via Zoom. Further details on speakers […]

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New research library for members

The Cannabis Industry Council has compiled a member-only library of cannabis research and reports. Initially, the library holds 24 publications, including peer-reviewed medical research, policy reports, and hemp publications. The Council hopes that by making these publications more accessible, it will boost the capability and knowledge of the industry. Members can request access to the […]

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Cohort of new members join CIC

We are pleased to welcome a number of new members to the Cannabis Industry Council. They are as follows: Botanical Health Dispensary Celadon Pharmaceuticals Cicada (Jersey) Kloris CBD Medicine Woman Global Medisonal Sanskara The Cannabis Pages TMG Technologies We look forward to collaborating with our newest members, as we seek to develop the sector’s credibility […]

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Irish Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use could boost medicinal cannabis

The Cannabis Industry Council (CIC) has welcomed the establishment of a Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use in Ireland, and the appointment of former Health Service Executive CEO, Paul Reid, as its chair. A CIC spokesperson said: “The Cannabis Industry Council very much hopes this development will unlock the stalemate on drugs policy in Ireland. The […]

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Treasury should “unlock” cannabis economic benefits, says CIC

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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New members welcomed to CIC

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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Key NHS cannabis project to kick off

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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