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Some WHO cannabis recommendations draw strong opposition at recent UN meeting

Two of the World Health Organization's (WHO) cannabis scheduling recommendations might face an uphill battle getting adopted later…

News July 30
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Not all WHO cannabis recommendations would loosen international control, UN drug agency says

An analysis by a United Nations monitoring body concludes that most of the World Health Organization's (WHO) cannabis…

News June 26
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Australia reviewing ‘unlawful’ medical cannabis advertising

The regulatory body for therapeutic goods in Australia is reviewing complaints involving the noncompliant advertising of medical cannabis…

News June 23
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New Australian law looks to boost cannabis exports after COVID-19 threat passes

Australia has amended pertinent laws in an effort to put its medical marijuana and hemp exporters in a…

News June 18
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Canadian exports of medical cannabis oil jumped fivefold in 2019

Canadian-produced medical cannabis oil reached more international shores than ever last year as businesses look to leverage their…

News June 15
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Canada exported record amount of dried cannabis in 2019, but mostly to one market

Canadian businesses exported more dried medical cannabis than ever last year, but that growth is expected to be…

News June 9
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Guam cannabis board plans virtual meeting to finalize rules amid COVID-19

Guam’s Cannabis Control Board expects to hold a meeting in the coming weeks to finalize a regulatory framework…

News May 27
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Australia medical cannabis approvals steady as COVID-19 grips country

Approvals of medical cannabis prescriptions in Australia held steady as the country hunkered down for its battle with…

News May 7
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MediPharm Labs Australia inks deal to supply New Zealand with medical cannabis

MediPharm Labs Australia agreed to supply a company in New Zealand with white label medical cannabis oil products.…

News May 5
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New Zealand issues ‘unprecedented’ recreational cannabis bill ahead of referendum

New Zealand released recreational marijuana legislation that is set to be voted on in a nationwide referendum in…

News May 1
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