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Chanelle McCoy Health Claims First Positive EFSA Opinion on CBD Novel Food Application
The CBD manufacturer has received a draft positive scientific opinion from EFSA on its Novel Food application.
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Thousands of CBD Products Enter Final Stage of UK Novel Foods Approval
The UK’s long-running project to regulate CBD (cannabidiol) products has taken another major step forward, seeing thousands of products make it to the final phase of the novel foods approval […]
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FSA Publishes New Guidance On THC Limits And Recommended Daily Intake For CBD Products
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced some significant updates to its multi-year CBD Novel Foods approvals process.
Industry
Aurora Cannabis Faces Class Action Over Lack of Warnings About Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
A class action alleges that Aurora ‘negligently failed’ to warn consumers of the risk of developing CHS posed by the regular use of its products.
Health
Almost 3% of teenagers use CBD products, finds study
The findings offer some of the first insights into the prevalence of CBD use among adolescents.
Industry
“Enhancing quality of life and protecting public health”: my experience as a toxicologist in the CBD industry
Cristelle Santos, consultant toxicologist at Broughton Group, shares her experiences as a toxicologist in the CBD sector.
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Broughton: How to design a robust CBD testing strategy
Libby Clarke, managing consultant for Toxicology at Broughton, explores how CBD companies can optimise their testing strategies.
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UK government accepts ACMD recommendations for CBD products
The decision is expected to remove ‘ambiguity’ around the legal levels of THC and other controlled substances in consumer CBD products.
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FSA drops recommended daily dose of CBD to 10mg – everything you need to know
The change is due to new ‘scientific evidence’ from toxicological studies submitted as part of Novel Food applications.
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From last resort to first line: Israel’s major reforms to medical cannabis
Earlier this month the government published proposals for sweeping reforms aimed at streamlining access.
Industry
UK company identifies potential new cannabinoid-based cancer treatment
Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies is expanding its research and development into oncology.
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British Cannabis CBD Products Moving on Towards Novel Foods Validation
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, registered as […]
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France opens up debate on cannabis legalisation
Following new recommendations, is France taking the first tentative steps towards cannabis reform?
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Are teens ditching alcohol for cannabis? Study reveals major shifts in substance use
A 20-year US study shows alcohol abuse is declining while the consumption of cannabis edibles is on the rise.
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The cannabinoids and terpenes with anti-inflammatory potential
Selected cannabinoid and terpenes have the potential to reduce inflammation associated with a range of health conditions.
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Legalisation linked to fewer synthetic cannabinoid poisonings
Synthetic cannabinoids appear to have less appeal in states which have legalised natural cannabis.
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How to lower your cannabis tolerance
Tolerance can be a problem for regular cannabis consumers, but there are a few ways you can manage it.
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British Cannabis™ confirmed as UK largest CBD manufacturer
The firm now manufactures over 12% of all CBD supplements legal to sell in the UK
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CBN, CBC and CBDa – the cannabinoids to have on your radar
CBN, CBC and CBDa are just some of the cannabinoids with huge potential for our health and wellbeing.
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Cannabis “shows promise” as fibromyalgia treatment, study finds
Anecdotal evidence and a growing body of scientific research indicates that cannabis could be effective in treating fibromyalgia.
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British Cannabis™ reacts to FSA Novel Food list
Over 300 British Cannabis™ products have passed to the next stage of the UK Novel Foods process
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Understanding cannabis research – what the experts wish you knew
Two experts on how to understand the limitations of cannabis studies.
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“Groundbreaking” US study reveals real impact of cannabis on driving
Research found no relationship between blood THC concentrations and driving performance.
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New course offers expert advice on medical cannabis from doctors and patients
The Sativa Learning course includes insight from doctors and patients