The UK has now changed its rules for imports, but in the middle of a global retrovirus pandemic, is this just rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic?
The Cannabis Labs/Food Labs Conference will be held virtually June 1–5 and registration will be complimentary. Additionally, the Cannabis Quality Conference is still scheduled for October 21–23, but the conference has developed a contingency plan to be held virtually if COVID-19 continues to be a serious health concern throughout the fall season.
The Australian firm will initially supply products to 15 pharmacies with plans to expand rapidly in partnership with local NGO and a law school.
With Europe now on the front lines of the pandemic, the cannabis industry is caught in the crossfire. Across the world, stock prices are volatile, supply chains are vulnerable and trade shows are cancelled everywhere as retail locations shut their doors.
As in-person events are being canceled across the industry, Cannabis Industry Journal will continue to host online events so attendees can participate from the comfort of their home.
The WHO has declared the spread of COVID-19 as a pandemic. What can cannabis businesses do to help mitigate the spread of disease and help keep their communities safe?
From startup phase to distribution, there’s a lot to consider when entering a regulated market like California. Keeping these factors in mind when establishing a new cannabis business can help you pave a path for success for the long haul.
The FDA published a statement on their progress regarding a path to a regulated CBD marketplace. They also issued an update to Congress about enforcement actions, education, regulatory policy and a timeframe. Most notably, the report provides some insight to their regulatory approach, including mention of treating CBD products like a dietary supplement.
Take a look at the just-released agenda, including talks from regulators, scientists and subject matter experts. Taking place June 3–4, this conference will be about all things cannabis testing, from laboratory regulations to new technology and more.
Following news in February that India’s first medical cannabis clinic has opened in Bangalore, Partner Shantanu Sinha and Senior Associate Rohit Fogla from Hill Dickinson’s India Desk discuss India’s history with cannabis, and how recent events suggest the country’s attitude to the plant may be changing.