FSA releases list of CBD products approved for sale in the UK

The UK has become the first country in the world to regulate the legal cannabis extract market – largely represented by CBD products. Today, the Food Standards Agency released its list of CBD products approved for sale in the UK. Cannabidiol (CBD) has become increasingly popular in the UK and around the world over the […]
The NFL awards $1m to researchers studying cannabis and CBD for pain management

In a truly historic move, the National Football League (NFL) has announced that it awarded $1 million to researchers to study the potential of cannabis in pain management. Only a few months after the NFL, hand in hand with the Players’ Association (NFLPA), announced a plan to conclude a study aimed at better understanding cannabis and […]
For the donkey’s sake: Cannabis is not for animals

As more countries – rightly so –welcome medical cannabis and increasingly embrace the substance for recreational purposes, it is essential that caution is still practised. Less restricted access to cannabis – whether medical or recreational – could easily mean a higher risk of exposure to animals and children Countless studies have demonstrated the potential harms […]
Report finds shocking 11,142% price difference between cheapest and most expensive CBD topicals

A shocking report has found that the prices of a number of CBD products have risen significantly over the last year in the United States. According to the study published by Leafreport, the CBD industry’s peer-reviewed watchdog website, while the high cost doesn’t equate to better quality, there was a 6,242% price increase between the cheapest […]
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 […]
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 US cannabis firm Cookies to open stores in London and Vienna

After the “iconic” cannabis firm’s announcement last year, Cookies is planning to open its first stores in Europe – London and Vienna, to be more precise – in the coming weeks. In a statement sent to Cancheck, Cookies, an established cannabis brand founded in 2010, headquartered in San Francisco, announced a partnership with the Israeli […]
Full or Broad Spectrum: What are the different types of CBD oils?

With so many unfamiliar words surrounding CBD oils – and the sheer number of products on the market – it is extremely easy to get confused. What is the best product? CBD isolate, broad spectrum or full Spectrum? While there may not be a clear answer to this question, here is a guide to each […]
Understanding the UK’s hemp ‘grey area’

Despite the booming CBD industry in the UK, hemp farmers are unable to take advantage of the product they grow. While the fledgling CBD sector has now spread its wings, there remains significant confusion around the official guidelines of hemp cultivation, and the legality of hemp flowers and leaves in the UK. What are the […]
New study presents encouraging results for cannabis treatment for autism

Scientists in Israel have revealed the results of a recent study into the potential of cannabis formulations as a treatment option for autism disorder. The study aimed to understand how the two most common cannabis compounds – CBD and THC – could be useful. The study, which involved the administration of cannabis formulations in autistic […]