Sector eagerly awaits publication of FSA’s list of approved CBD products
Participants in the UK’s CBD sector are on stand-by as they await the long-anticipated publication of the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) list of approved CBD products. The list represents the biggest shake-up to date in the still-young industry. The list – which has been eagerly awaited since the novel foods application window closed in March […]
Police targeted more cannabis manufacturers in the first coronavirus lockdown, new data shows
The police seized substantially more cannabis in 2020 as they targeted more manufacturers and cultivators during the first coronavirus lockdown in the UK. According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted by iNews, 25% more cannabis was seized in the country in 2020 than in the year previous as police forces took advantage of the […]
Belfast mayor Kate Nicholl calls for cannabis legalisation
Belfast’s Lord Mayor has announced that she would support the legalisation of cannabis as well as plans for the introduction of safe dug consumption sites for those addicted to drugs. In December, Belfast mayor Kate Nicholl, 33, stated in an interview that she would welcome a change in the country’s drug policy as the dealers are […]
Northallerton mum’s campaign for a law change after daughter died taking MDMA
After 15-year-old Leah Heyes tragically died after taking MDMA, the two dealers were sentenced to 12 and 21 months in prison. Their lawyers successfully argued that Leah took the drug with “consent.” That’s when Leah’s mum, Kerry Roberts decided to take action and fight for a law change. Ms Roberts started a campaign to protect […]
Radio caller clashes with Sir Keir Starmer on cannabis legalisation
A radio caller once again forced Sir Keir Starmer to explain why he’s against legalising cannabis while, for example, London’s Mayor has just announced a pilot scheme for decriminalisation. The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, was on LBC’s talk show this morning where the politician was questioned on a number of matters, from […]
Proposed clinical trial will assess medical cannabis for ‘long Covid’
Following a rising collection of evidence relating to the potential of cannabis in preventing COVID-19 infection and its ability to treat related symptoms, an Australian medical cannabis company is now looking to test its effects on ‘long Covid’. It is estimated that around 1.3 million people in the UK are experiencing extended effects following COVID-19 […]
Leading political groups and charities call for UK cannabis reform
A new report launched yesterday argues for “inevitable” cannabis reform in the UK, as advocates and campaigners are joining forces to combat social injustice surrounding the substance. The report Regulating Right, Repairing Wrongs: Exploring Equity and Social Justice Initiatives within UK Cannabis Reform, proposes 14 guiding social equity principles that should be integrated in the UK. […]
Medterra CBD Capsules: A Cancheck Review
CBD is infused in almost everything these days, from skincare and oils to pillows and gym clothes. A lot can still be seen as a gimmick but what category do capsules fall in and for what benefit? We know that CBD was isolated from the Hemp plant in 1940 and has been used without much […]
Global Superstar – Curaleaf International
It’s that time of year again where we bring to you our end-of-year Cancheck awards for all of our favourites in the CBD and medical cannabis industries. This year has been particularly hard on small businesses and people’s health and wellbeing and we want to celebrate those in charge and those that are still going […]
Cannabis fly-tippers to be traced with ‘smart water’ in first-of-its-kind trial
Cannabis fly-tippers could soon be traced with the use of a “smart water” spray in what is believed to be the first trial of its kind in the UK. There has been a rise in incidents involving the dumping of illegal cannabis in councils across the UK, including in Bradford, where the trial is set […]