The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) is a membership organisation for businesses committed to nurturing a safe, legal and flourishing commercial cannabis extract market in the UK and Europe.
We are funded entirely by our members. Our income is comprised of membership subscriptions, consultancy fees and collaborative projects (e.g our toxicology study).
Our vision is to create an innovative and ethical sector with the highest standards of product quality, consumer satisfaction and regulatory compliance. All our members sign up to our quality charter.
We deliver vital stewardship for this emerging sector through constructive engagement with key stakeholders and thought leaders. To find out what we’ve achieved see our list of milestones.
Meet the team
Our team of scientific, regulatory and industry leaders provide expert support and guidance to our members.
Steve Moore
Strategic Counsel
											Dr Parveen Bhatarah
Regulatory and Compliance Associate
											Dr Paul Duffy
Toxicology Associate
											Dr Andy Yates
Pharmacy Associate
											Richard Clarke
PR & Communications Advisor
											Zehra Zahir
Commercial Director
											Tom Risby
Business Development & Research Associate
											Paul Birch
Founder
											
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												Media coverage
ACI generates extensive media coverage from mainstream and trade press. See the latest coverage below.
[Jersey Evening Post] Jersey Hemp wins first legal clash
					
			September 19, 2023		
				
				[The Grocer] How ongoing CBD legal limbo has created winners and losers
					
			September 6, 2023