Following the announcement of the Government’s legislative agenda in the Kings Speech this week, Cannabis Industry Council Co-Chairs Jamie Bartley and Dr Callie Seaman commented: “The Government has said that economic growth is a top priority for their period in office. Cannabis has the potential to grow the UK economy by billions of pounds and […]
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CIC has launched a new Rare Diseases Working Group, which aims to: Raise awareness in the use of pharmaceutical cannabinoids in rare diseases (engagement with rare disease charities etc…) Help create robust innovative clinical trials for pharmaceutical cannabinoids through life sciences Look to how we can incentivise industry to invest in rare disease research and […]
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Following Labour’s general election win on 4 July, new ministerial appointments have been made across Government. Notable positions for the cannabis industry include: Prime Minister – Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP Chancellor – Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP Home Secretary – Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP Health Secretary – Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP […]
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With the UK General Election set for Thursday 4 July, the main political parties are now releasing their manifestos. Below is a summary of their manifesto policies with direct and indirect links to cannabis (all text copied direct from the manifestos): Labour (manifesto here) As part of Labour’s life sciences plan, we will develop an […]
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A manifesto for change in the cannabis space has been published by the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC), the voice of the UK sector. The manifesto contains a number of policy proposals for the Government, which will improve patient access to medicines, increase foreign direct investment to the industry, and boost revenues for farmers. The specific […]
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Medical cannabis prescription patient numbers could reach 62,960 by the end of this year, according to new analysis from CIC member Prohibition Partners. The figure includes anyone who received at least one prescription for medical cannabis during 2024. Prohibition Partners say the average patient spends £3,261 on their cannabis medication per year. A previous estimate […]
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A new guide to marketing and promotion in the cannabis space has been published by the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC). Entitled ‘Promoting cannabis: current rules & regulations’, the report aims to demystify the regulatory landscape around how prescription medicines and consumer CBD products can and cannot be promoted. A section of the report also assesses […]
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New Home Office proposals to increase the permissible THC levels in hemp seeds to “at least 0.3%” have been backed by the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC). Currently, THC levels in hemp seeds cannot exceed 0.2%. Due to increased temperatures in the UK, this can lead to stresses in the crop, causing a natural increase in […]
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UPDATE: The crowdfunder page is now closed, although we are still seeking campaign donations. For more information, or to donate, please contact enquiries@cicouncil.org.uk An online crowdfunder has been launched to raise funds to kickstart a key campaign to generate awareness of prescription cannabis and cannabinoid therapy with the public. The crowdfunder, being run by the […]
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The Cannabis Industry Council (CIC) has taken on the Secretariat of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Industrial Hemp and CBD Products. The decision was formalised at the APPG’s annual general meeting, held today (13 March) in Parliament. CIC has succeeded Tenacious Labs as Secretariat, who had been in the role since the formation […]
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