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 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 be bodies representing any legal […]
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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 the CBD industry, conduct supportive […]
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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. As a result, fees will […]
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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 real world evidence with patient […]
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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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