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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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Medical Cannabis Awareness Week set to kick off
Medical Cannabis Awareness Week 2022, organised by PLEA and supported by the CIC, is set to kick off next Tuesday 1 November. The awareness week runs until Monday 7 November, with a series of events being held, as follows: Tuesday 1 November, 6 – 7.30pm, online – Medical cannabis research
CIC launches crowdfunder for key NHS project
An online crowdfunder has been launched to raise the funds required to kickstart a key project developing a health economics analysis of cannabis on the NHS. The crowdfunder, being run by the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC), aims to raise an additional £6,000 to £8,000 to enable the project to start.
Mike Barnes discusses cannabis on GB News
Professor Mike Barnes, Chair of the CIC, has been interviewed by GB News around the speculation concerning the classification of cannabis in the UK. Mike told GB News that the “rest of the world is going in the opposite direction, they are downgrading cannabis”. He added that cannabis “was legal,
CIC supporting UK Patient Conference
The CIC is supporting the UK’s first Medical Cannabis Patient Conference, which is being held on Friday 4 November at ISH Venues, 229 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5PN. The free event kicks off at 10.30am, and runs until 6.30pm. The event, which coincides with Medical Cannabis Awareness Week, is
CIC holds all-member meeting
The Cannabis Industry Council held its regular all-member meeting on Thursday 15 September in central London. Dozens of CIC members participated in-person and virtually. The meeting began with presentations from CIC Treasurer Charles Clowes and Chair Professor Mike Barnes around financial and procedural matters at the Association. Charles confirmed that
First CIC Annual Report published
The Cannabis Industry Council has published our first Annual Report, covering 2021/22. The Annual Report includes a statement from our Chair, Professor Mike Barnes, as well as updates from our member-led groups. Professor Mike Barnes commented in the Annual Report: “In May 2022, we celebrated the Council’s first anniversary, in
Have your say in our Members’ survey
We are really keen to hear your views on how the CIC can best serve the needs of your organisation. Please spend 2-3 minutes completing our short survey to help inform the development of the CIC. There are questions around a member code of conduct, and the types of benefits
CIC calls for reform of EU rules on cannabis
The Cannabis Industry Council, along with the Cannabis Trades Association, the British Hemp Alliance, and the Scottish Hemp Association, has written to the two Conservative party leadership contenders around EU regulations on cannabis. The Northern Ireland Hemp Association has also now signed the open letter. The letters to Liz Truss
Cannabis Industry Council appoints first CEO
Experienced membership and third sector leader Mike Morgan-Giles has started as CEO of the Cannabis Industry Council. The CIC launched in late 2021, and Mike becomes the organisation’s first full-time CEO. The organisation has been run by founder Professor Mike Barnes and Kate Thorpe since its formation. Mike Morgan-Giles has
Establishing the THC level in UK consumer CBD products
The Cannabis Industry Council has produced the below document – Establishing the THC level in UK consumer CBD products – as part of recommendations made to the APPG for CBD products. Establishing the THC level in UK consumer CBD products For more information about the APPG on CBD APPG CBD
CIC response to FSA guidance on CBD
Last week saw the publication of the Food Standard Agency’s Cannabidiol (CBD) guidance for England and Wales. It states that Food businesses must apply for authorisation of their CBD extracts, isolates and associated products to be placed on the GB market using our regulated product application service. In response to this report, Professor
Members meet to share progress in February
Members of the Cannabis Industry Council are coming together in London on Wednesday 24 February to discuss the progress being made by members. Taking place both in person and via Zoom, the meeting will see Working Group Chairs and members discuss priorities, actions and outcomes from the last three months.
Help shape the future of the UK’s cannabis and hemp industry
With medical cannabis now available on prescription in the UK, and huge growth in the CBD and hemp industries, now’s the time to make sure your organisation takes its place a the heart of the industry. Organisations in the cannabis sector are preparing for what could be a huge increase
First meeting of the Cannabis Industry Council
Industry members met for the first time at the inaugural meeting of the newly-formed Cannabis Industry Council on Wednesday 7 July. More than 100 major organisations have now joined the Council, which aims to set standards and drive meaningful change within the UK’s medical cannabis and CBD space. We were
93 organisations now Council members
93 organisations have now signed up to be part of the Cannabis Industry Council, with members now working towards priorities across Standards, Hemp, Environmental and Social Responsibility, Research and lobbying. Membership of the Cannabis Industry Council is open to: High THC Licenced Producers – importers and UK based companies who are striving for a cultivation license Hemp
