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People often assume that medical cannabis works the same for everyone, but that is not the case. Two people can take the same product and have very different experiences. One may feel major relief at a low dose, while…
In a major development for the UK’s evolving medical cannabis sector, BRITISH CANNABIS™ has now become the most prescribed cannabis oil brand in the country — marking a significant step forward for clinicians and…
BRITISH CANNABIS™ Medicines is pleased to introduce a new range of sublingual cannabis oils, meticulously developed to meet the diverse needs of UK medical cannabis patients and their consultants. Our oils are available…
We’ve always believed that at the heart of our business lies not just in producing high-quality CBD products but in shaping an industry that values sustainability and ethics as much as we do. As pioneers in the UK’s CBD…
In a shocking turn of events, a learner driver was apprehended during his driving lesson over a prescription of legal cannabis for chronic pain. This controversial incident spotlights the growing concerns over the…
Pushing boundaries to revolutionise health care, the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC) has just released a draft Bill set to break new ground. This visionary proposal seeks to authorise general medical practitioners (GPs)…
A game-changer for the cannabis sector, the UK’s first domestic cannabis-based medicine, is slated for rollout by the end of 2023. Key Readings: Midlands-rooted medicinal cannabis producer, Dalgety Midlands-rooted…
As prominent cannabis sources reveal, Luxembourg, the European hotbed for legalized medical cannabis, is teetering on the brink of a cannabis supply crisis. Initiated by a sudden transition of cannabis suppliers, the…
The European Pharmacopoeia Commission has just made a historic move that has countless eyes in the medical cannabis sector wide open. June marked the release of the first-ever monograph pertaining to a cannabis flower,…
Key Takeaways: The New Kid on the Block: ‘Living Soil’ Cannabis Baffling growth conditions, perplexing nutrient needs, and a high susceptibility to diseases make cannabis a tough nut to crack for cultivators. Knowledge,…
In a startling recent advisory, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) dramatically curtailed the recommended daily intake of Cannabidiol (CBD) to a slender 10mg, generating a buzz of contemplation and critique among consumers…
In an unexpected turn of events, Yooma Wellness announced this week that they had relinquished their last source of income. Selling off their final revenue-generating asset, notably Vitality CBD, they warned of…
On the frontlines of the growing cannabis industry, the Czech Republic is making international waves as Europe’s most rapidly advancing frontier for cannabis reform and potential commercial legalisation. Key Takeaways…
In the shadow of looming financial pressure and sluggish regulatory dynamics, a breath of fresh air has swept across the global cannabis industry over the recent weeks, stimulating hope for investors and sector…
Introduction In a brisk turn of events, Srettha Thavisin, the freshest instalment of Thailand’s Prime Ministers, has proposed a dramatic reversal of the country’s previously relaxed cannabis policy. Thavisin announced…
Researchers are heralding a potentially game-changing discovery that could revolutionize the way stress-related disorders are treated. A frontier study has unveiled a compelling new role of the body’s endocannabinoid…
In a landmark development, the government of the Netherlands has declared plans to start a daring venture into legalising cannabis with a pilot program to be rolled out by the year’s end. Cemented with approval from the…
Behold the unveiling of CX Financing from CanXChange, a leading light in the global cannabis industry and European fintech giant. Designed to redefine the industry’s norms, this ground-breaking service provides…
Key Takeaways: Five Transformative Years Five transformative years have whizzed by since the landmark legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK. However, according to a groundbreaking BBC documentary, the truth behind…
In a ground-breaking revelation, a new study endorses medicinal cannabis as a swift, effective, and better-tolerated therapy for neuropathic pain as compared to traditional treatments. Surprisingly, the treatment’s side…
In a groundbreaking revelation in the world of medical cannabis, German researchers have illuminated the hidden mechanics through which cannabinoids, particularly CBD (cannabidiol), demonstrate potent anti-inflammatory…
Celadon Pharmaceuticals, a star in the UK’s burgeoning cannabis industry, has inked a £1.2m supply deal with an undisclosed pharmaceutical titan, amplifying excitement throughout the sector. Key Takeaways: Celadon’s…
Introduction A new study indicates a worrying trend in UK workplaces – discrimination against prescription cannabis users, possibly breaching the Equality Act. What rights do you need to be aware of as an employer and…
UK Employers are teetering on the edge of legality with the Equality Act because of their approach towards prescription cannabis patients, reveals a groundbreaking report from the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC). Key…
The UK Home Affairs Committee demands sweeping changes to government policy on drug prescription amid an ongoing healthcare controversy. Based on their latest report, the committee pushes for broader access to cannabis…
In a groundbreaking revelation, the United Kingdom’s Home Affairs Committee (HAC) is advocating for more widespread access to cannabis-based medicinal products (CBPMs) via the National Health Service (NHS). However,…
BRITISH CANNABIS brings you the latest breakthrough in the medicinal cannabis sector: the intriguing possibilities of cannabis as a feasible treatment for Long Covid. UK researchers suggest that there’s promising…
In a move that has stunned Italy’s cannabidiol (CBD) industry, the government is preparing to classify CBD oil — a mainstream product widely sold as a food supplement — as a narcotic substance. Key Takeaways: On August…
Top-tier MPs unite in a bipartisan call for the recalibration of the UK’s drug legislation – aiming to shift the focus from prosecution to harm reduction, with a stern recommendation to reinstate a festival-centric drug…
Introduction Introducing a seismic shift in Parkinson’s disease management with medical cannabis making waves as an innovative remedial option. Standing as the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder…
The UK’s flourishing CBD industry, represented by the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI), is urgently making an appeal. They’re entreating the Home Office to bring much-needed security and relieve the…
A significant turn in US health policies has recently surfaced as top health officials encourage a descending reclassification of cannabis in a bid to align with emerging scientific insights, raising anticipations…
In groundbreaking news shaking the cannabis arena, a recent study released in the renowned journal Psychiatry Research decimates the myth linking chronic recreational cannabis use to the onset of psychosis in…
Introduction It’s a groundbreaking moment for the UK’s nascent cannabis industry as Mamedica, the country’s up-and-coming medical cannabis clinic, collaborates with Cantourage UK to present its first-ever proprietary…
Introduction Expect a shakeup in the medical cannabis industry in Israel as the government lays out strategies for sprawling policy alterations envisioned to streamline patient access. This monumental development that…
Expert psychiatrist and cannabis clinician Dr. Tahzid Ahsan unveils his insightful revelations on the potential of medical cannabis in managing symptoms of ADHD and Autism. Despite the limited formal research, the…
A new wave of groundbreaking revelations is set to disrupt the medical cannabis landscape. A report set to be published soon by Prohibition Partners digs into the evolution of medical cannabis research in the past 13…
A groundbreaking study has revealed a notable reduction in individual health insurance premiums in states that have given the green light to medical cannabis. Underlying data shows that legalised medicinal cannabis has…
As a potent alternative for opioids in managing chronic pain, medical cannabis earns growing approval among UK’s General practitioners, a new study reveals. Key takeaways: What BRITISH CANNABIS has to say Medical…
As the struggle for cannabis reform persists across European countries, Switzerland has strategically advanced, rolling out an adult-use cannabis pilot framework that is now garnering intrigue from European cannabis…
A relentless hurdle pestering the Spanish medical cannabis industry, Politics, plays spoilsport time and again, leaving potential patients flabbergasted. British Cannabis™ identifies the baffling stances Spain has…
Introduction Envision a time when our nourishment sprung directly from intimately tended family farms, where the wisdom of crop rotation was key to maintaining soil vitality. In a remarkable twist of history, the humble…
Introduction In the last year, pivotal schemes that could reshape the UK’s cannabis landscape have started cropping up. Spearheading the charge are programmes that offer a tantalising new revenue stream for the…
A Storm of Sensationalism Dive into the realm of CBD, and you’ll quickly find yourself amidst a storm of controversy. The latest item standing in the centre of it all? A recent UK study making bold claims that a…
Here’s one for the record books! Althea, a global authority on medical cannabis, has just soared past regulatory hurdles, granting its cannabis-based oil the much-awaited seal of approval from Ireland’s Medical Cannabis…
In a shocking revelation, ADHD sufferers in desperate need of support and treatment are turning to cannabis to take the edge off, a tragic consequence of grisly NHS delays, warns ADHD UK, a charity at the forefront of…
Introduction In a pivotal study that stands to reshape prevailing beliefs around cannabis, researchers have made a significant discovery: there seems to be no potent connection between high-THC cannabis and a heightened…
In a world where cannabis is as common as comfort foods, from joints, bongs, and vaporizers to cookies, brownies, and gummy bears, it remains largely forbidden in the European Union. However, Germany is making strides…
Meet Marco Propped against his apartment door’s framework in one of London’s Battersea lavish high-rises, Marco – not his real name – draws in a lungful from his sixth cannabis joint of the day. As he surveys the urban…
In a groundbreaking report launched in June 2023, a whopping 50.2%—29.6 million—of UK adults are eligible for Medical Cannabis, but shocking ignorance and stigmatization on the subject continue to pose a massive…
In a dramatic turn of events that no one saw coming, the flourishing CBD beauty scene hit a sharp decline. What takes centre stage today is Caudia Mata’s, an unexpected CBD skin-care brand founder, journey in the beauty…
Imagine a world where one plant holds the potential to mitigate the symptoms of debilitating illnesses. Presenting new insights into the cutting-edge studies on cannabis as a powerhouse contender in managing symptoms of…
In this digital age of wellness trends, the limelight has been shining brightly on CBD products. However, it seems the green light for these brands will continue to flash yellow until 2024. Why? The Food Standards…
In the cannabis industry’s rapid evolution, no story signposts the volatile journey better than that of Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED) – from pioneer to industry giant and finally, a billion-dollar blowout. Rewind a few…
Emerging as the primary flagbearer in the race to advance cannabis reform, the Czech government battles against one significant hurdle before its proposed unveiling of an adult-use cannabis market. A key pro-cannabis…
A trailblazing study, employing actual cannabis donations, blasts this assumption to smithereens, establishing once and for all, a lack of correlation between high THC cannabis usage and increased anxiety, depression,…
Ground-breaking news just in – a revolutionary cannabis-based chronic pain trial, not relating to cancer, has been given the nod by the NHS ethics committee. This pioneer of pharmaceutical research has dedicated itself…
The Lowdown:Albania, a key player in Europe, has said ‘yes’ to growing and processing cannabis for medical and industrial reasons. This bold step has folks all over the world sitting up and taking notice because it…
Navigating the world of CBD products in the UK can feel like being lost in a maze. You’re surrounded by CBD oils, drinks, and other stuff, and it’s hard to tell what’s what. But don’t worry, we’re here to help
Introduction Remember when cannabis was solely recognized by its guerilla-cultivated, illegal guise? Not anymore. Astounding numbers from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) imply that 7.4% of 16-to-24-year-olds…
In a game-changing stride, Portugal extends the horizon of personal drug consumption, rewriting the infamous ‘drugs law’, Ordinance 94/96 of March 26. This reform follows a critical move by the Portuguese Parliament…
First and foremost, cannabis edibles have been linked with a number of positive effects on cancer patients, according to recent research by the University of Colorado Boulder. The study highlights the potential for…
In an era of regulatory evolution and dynamic market fluctuations, Cantourage, a German-based Cannabinoid distributor, is sailing towards an anticipated ‘double-digit’ revenue peak. Through signing lucrative…
Charting a unique course to transform its medical cannabis industry, Barbados is ready to ignite a thriving business environment. A key player in this transformative journey is the partnership with the cannabis tech…
An Unexpected Stand on the Cannabis Controversy Despite the increasing preference for cannabis as a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) remedy among US veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) continues to…
Unfolding a new chapter for CBD flower businesses, an impactful ruling in the UK’s Court of Appeal is igniting undeniable hope. This ruling could signify a seismic shift in how the burgeoning industry operates, leading…
Has it ever crossed your mind that cannabis could turn your runner’s high up a notch? According to new research, this might not be as far-fetched as it seems. The study reveals that incorporating cannabis into your…
CBD Products Removed from Shelves in Portugal Amidst Regulatory Struggles, BRITISH CANNABIS™ Steps In as the Ideal Solution The hemp industry in Portugal faces continuous challenges, especially concerning the sale of…
The company that makes 13% of all CBD food supplements permitted to sell in the UK, are now one step closer to validation and full authorisation. BRITISH CANNABIS™ has received news that novel foods applications RP126…
BRITISH CANNABIS™, registered as CBD Health Foods Ltd, is delighted be one of the very first companies to receive feedback from the Food Standards Agency UK (FSA), that its cannabis-derived products will remain on the…
Elixinol Wellness Ltd and BRITISH CANNABIS™ have entered into an exclusive Trademark & Know-How License Agreement for the UK market, starting in December 2021 BRITISH CANNABIS™ will become the exclusive UK manufacturer…
BRITISH CANNABIS™ offers food supplement brands a life-line via inclusion in their CBD Novel Food authorisation applications EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In just 1 week’s time, BRITISH CANNABIS™ will submit multiple Novel Food…
Moving with the times is what BRITISH CANNABIS® has consistently done for nearly 6 years and 2021 will be no exception. Read on to find out how BRITISH CANNABIS® is evolving with the Novel Foods deadline approaching. In…
ACCESS CBD is coming, a revolution in the CBD industry is long overdue… The team at BRITISH CANNABIS®, which brought you Canabidol® CBD supplements for the last five years has been busy working on a fantastic new…
As an essential business that produces CBD health food supplements and CBD hand sanitizers, we will remain open, business as usual. We can confirm that our operations will be unaffected by COVID-19. As a key supplier to…
At BRITISH CANNABIS® our number one priority is your health and wellbeing. Following the government’s announcement of entering the “Delay Phase” of its plan against COVID-19, BRITISH CANNABIS® wanted to inform you of…
This is an introduction to water soluble CBD and everything you need to know as a responsible seller. We will go into what types of water-soluble CBD products there are, which are legal and why. Even if you are using
Leading legal UK cannabis supplier, BRITISH CANNABIS® and its customers to benefit from the free sale of cannabis as a food by the Food Standards Agency London, UK — BRITISH CANNABIS®, the UK’s largest grower, processor…
BRITISH CANNABIS® today welcomes the clarity that has been provided by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). We are of the opinion that it provides a route towards protecting your CBD business from enforcement and steering a…
Ensuring The UK CBD Industry Continues to Have Quality EU-Approved Cannabis Product Supply for Businesses and Their Consumers We are not the first and certainly won’t be the last to ask the question “What does Brexit…
Naturally extracted CBD oils should not be defined as ‘Novel Foods’, say the CTA – the trade association supporting all concerned CBD product makers Author: Tom Whettem – CTA founder & Compliance Director (CEO at…
Following a successful meeting with the Foods Standards Agency in November, some reassuring news has been released that provides clarity on the sale of Cannabis Related Goods in the UK regarding the Novel Foods CBD…
Any good drinks brand that seeks a point of difference by being a CBD beverages, needs a great CBD extract ingredient. As EU laws prevent CBD isolate from being used in drinks (as that would class the drink as being
Consumers and pharmacists confused into thinking that CBD oil products bearing a resemblance to Canabidol® are the genuine products, or are made by Canabidol® brand owner. Following the recent Pharmacy Show at…
Any good drinks brand that seeks a point of difference by being a ‘CBD’ beverage, needs a great CBD extract ingredient. As EU laws prevent CBD isolate from being used in drinks (as that would class the drink as being
Our customers and resellers have been asking for an update on the current status of CBD and cannabis-derived food supplement products, with regards to Novel Foods regulations from the Food Standards Agency. THIS ARTICLE…
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