The BfArM has awarded the first contracts for the cultivation of medicinal Cannabis in Germany to two manufacturers. This means that the cultivation of pharmaceutical quality Cannabis in Germany can now commence.
FDA establishes a working group on cannabis and cannabis-derived products
There is currently a growing interest in the development of therapies derived from cannabis and its components.The FDA recently announced to form an internal agency working group to explore potential pathways for dietary supplements and/or conventional foods containing CBD.
The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) recently published its report for 2018 with a strong focus on cannabis. Read more about Cannabis and cannabinoids for medical, scientific and “recreational” use: risks and benefits.
After the legal situation for medical cannabis in Germany has already changed in 2017, the World Health Organization (WHO) has now proposed a global re-classification of the addictive potential of cannabis.
