Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) for the Cannabis Industry: Part 4 {$excerpt:n} In Part 3 of this series on HACCP, Critical Control Points (CCPs), validation of CCPs and monitoring of CCPs were defined. When a HACCP plan identifies the correct CCP, validates the CCP as controlling the hazard and monitors the CCP,…
Building on momentum generated when Greece legalized medical cannabis imports and hemp cultivation last year, the country is gearing up for a major medical marijuana expo on Friday Upwards of 120 businesses, exhibitors, entrepreneurs, and innovators will gather in the Greek capital of Athens on Friday to present medical marijuana products, technology, and applications to…
The UK is the largest cannabis exporter in the world, according to UN report {$excerpt:n} Britain produced 95 tons of legal weed in 2016, accounting for 44.9% of the world total. The United Kingdom is the largest exporter of cannabis in the world, according to a new report by the United Nations’ International Narcotics Control…
Aurora Expands Canadian (And Global) Footprint {$excerpt:n} With the summer season (and recreational reform) fast approaching and the continued growth of the European medical market, Canadian LP Aurora has continued to power forward with another stock acquisition. This time, the firm is medical cannabis firm MedReleaf (TSE:LEAF). The price? $3.2 billion in stock. Aurora…
CBD might hold the key to ending tobacco addiction {$excerpt:n} New research out of the University College London shows that the cannabis-derived oil CBD may be a useful tool for people attempting to stop smoking cigarettes. The study shows that taking CBD acts to subvert a number of relapse triggers. While the study was…
CCC Launches #WhatsInMyWeed Campaign {$excerpt:n} “Your tomatoes are organic. What about your weed?” The language on their homepage is clear: Consumers should seek the same high standards in their cannabis just as they do with food. Earlier in the month, The Cannabis Certification Council (CCC), a nonprofit that promotes organic and fair trade practices…
The demand for medical marijuana in Germany has skyrocketed over the last year — and it’s costing health insurance companies millions {$excerpt:n} The demand for medical marijuana in Germany has skyrocketed since it was legalised in March last year, placing a greater burden on the country’s health insurance providers to cover the cost of…
Epidiolex Gives GW Pharmaceuticals Boost In Global Markets {$excerpt:n} GW Pharmaceuticals scored a significant victory in the United States with its cannabis-based epilepsy drug Epidiolex in mid-April. The company received approval from a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel for its use in treating two forms of drug-resistant epilepsy. The drug was granted…
Canada’s marijuana industry looks abroad for growth {$excerpt:n} Countries like Spain, Italy, and Colombia are likely the next growth opportunities for Canadian cannabis companies after a flurry of consolidation at home. The marijuana industry saw its largest deal to date on Monday with Aurora Cannabis Inc. agreeing to acquire MedReleaf Corp. for $2.9 billion…
A2LA Accredits First Rec Alaska Cannabis Lab {$excerpt:n} The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) announced recently the accreditation of The New Frontier Research (TNFR) laboratory to ISO/IEC 17025:2005. TNFR, based in Wasilla, Alaska, was previously evaluated by A2LA for competence and proficiency to perform the minimum tests required by Alaska. TFNR is now…