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News from the CIC and members
Whether you are looking for insights into cannabis industry advancements, legislative changes, or updates from members, our latest news stories cover a wide range of topics, including collaborative projects, policy updates, and global trends that impact the legal UK and international cannabis sectors. By bringing together news from across the industry, we aim to keep you informed and engaged, supporting growth and innovation.
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Latest news
‘Protect our Patients’ campaign launched
A new campaign calling for GPs to be allowed to prescribe medical cannabis to their patients has been launched by a group of leading industry organisations. The campaign, led by the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC), the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society (MCCS), Volteface, and Maple Tree Consultants, is calling for GPs
First CIC Student Ambassador announced
The Cannabis Industry Council has announced Libby Furminger as its first Student Ambassador. Libby is a final year psychology student at Swansea University, and recently completed her dissertation on cannabis research. She also volunteers as an honorary research assistant for Drug Science, and is Co-chair of the Drug Science Student Society Network.
Support 4/20 parliamentary debate
A parliamentary debate is being held on Thursday 20 April on the economic contribution of medicinal cannabis, which the Cannabis Industry Council is proud to support. Use this link to contact your MP, asking them to speak out in support our industry. Doing so will take just two minutes, and
New additions to CIC Executive Committee
The Cannabis Industry Council can confirm three new additions to our Executive Committee. They are as follows: Hamish Clegg, Finance representative Ricardo Geada, Legal representative Pierre van Weperen, Supply chain representative CIC Chair Professor Mike Barnes commented: “The Cannabis Industry Council is very pleased to welcome three highly experienced and
CIC introduces new supporter categories
The Cannabis Industry Council is pleased to announce two new categories for individuals – Supporter and Student Supporter. Individuals supportive of the CIC’s work can join today to receive a number of benefits, namely: Receive the monthly CIC newsletter Attend selected CIC events Attend the CIC annual conference Opportunities to
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
Work for the CIC: Membership Assistant
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
UN calls for hemp regulatory reform
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
CIC discusses hemp on The Cannabis Conversation
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
Six in 10 NHS Trusts not prescribing any cannabis medicines
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
CIC welcomes first ‘International Observer’
The Cannabis Industry Council is pleased to confirm the creation of a new category called ‘International Observer’, in order to enhance collaboration with likeminded organisations abroad. The category is open to reputable cannabis industry representative bodies who are based overseas, including trade associations, membership organisations, and professional bodies. They can
New offering for the CBD industry announced
The Cannabis Industry Council (CIC) has developed a new offering for CBD companies, in order to better represent the interests of this important sector. A new CBD working group has been created by the CIC, which will kick off in early 2023. The group will discuss the key issues facing
CIC expands membership benefits
The Cannabis Industry Council is pleased to announce a range of additional benefits for members, including a new annual conference, more promotional opportunities, and further resources – such as webinars, publications and discounted third party services. Furthermore, given the challenging economic outlook, we have reviewed our approach to membership fees.
New research on real world evidence for cannabis
Important new research entitled ‘The value of real world evidence: the case of medical cannabis’, has been produced by Drug Science. The research considers whether randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are suitable for the medical cannabis industry, given the constraints they have brought about. As a solution, the researchers propose using
Support a parliamentary debate on cannabis
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
Complete our CIC business survey
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
