Beyond the CBD list: Frequently asked questions.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) published a list of permitted CBD products, and their manufacturers, on 31 March 2022. The emergence of the long awaited list has presented more questions to answer. We asked Laura Williamson, Technical Advisor to the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry, to clear up some of the biggest issues. What led […]
Jobs in cannabis in 2022
Hiring for a specific role or looking for a new challenge? We asked cannabis sector recruitment experts about the cannabis jobs market in 2022. From cultivation to extraction, wholesale to distribution, and retail to consumption. The chain of events from seed-to-sale of CBD needs skilled workers. With the industry on the cusp of regulation, Cannabinoid […]
CBD: coming to a TV screen near you
This week, UK-based CBD company, British Cannabis celebrates the launch of a television advert campaign for its premium flagship range of supplements and cosmetics, CBD by BRITISH CANNABIS™ The campaign comes as part of a £500,000 investment from British Cannabis towards increased brand awareness and a consumer recruitment campaign for 2022/23. The advert, produced by […]
FSA update: Rebranding, new products and novel food applications. What does the future hold for white labelled CBD?
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has doubled down on its novel foods guidance for white labelled CBD oils, edibles and beverages. They say no brands launched after 13 February 2020 are permitted to enter the UK market without full novel foods authorisation. The FSA, which is responsible for protecting public health in relation to food […]
Planning to attend a CBD expo this year? 5 trade shows in the UK to add to your calendar
CBD expos are making a comeback in 2022 as the business world bounces back following two consecutive years of cancellations. One popular exhibition centre in London was even converted into an NHS Nightingale hospital, providing essential support to the healthcare system in the capital at the height of the health emergency. From choosing the right […]
FSA issues clarification and new deadline for toxicology data
A number of CBD companies have until 28 February to provide sufficient toxicology data to the Food Standards Agency, or risk losing the right to sell their products. Cannabinoid Insight has learnt that up to 40 CBD companies which submitted summary data on epilepsy drug Epidiolex in their novel foods application, have until 28 February […]
How to train a workforce in CBD
Updated 30.08.22 Education is an essential tool in combatting years of erroneous claims about the cannabis plant. From the endocannabinoid system to manufacturing practices, unique selling points and getting that retail pitch perfect – CBD can present a never-ending learning curve for those new to this arena. Where do you begin as a manager? What’s […]
White labelling: Everything you need to know before launching a CBD brand
Updated 23.09.22 Say you want to add a CBD product to your existing portfolio, or you want to launch a new brand. Have you looked into white labelling? White label services are growing more and more popular in the wellness space, with expert manufacturers making it easier than ever to launch a brand. Having the […]
British Cannabis snags Elixinol license
Australian CBD brand, Elixinol, is set to return to the UK market, following a new licensing and distribution agreement with British Cannabis. In 2021, Elixinol announced plans to cease trading in the UK and European Union in order to focus its attention on the US and Australian markets. The company said that decision was down […]
Made in the UK: Columbia Care launches first medical cannabis vape products manufactured in the UK
British medical cannabis patients will be able to access UK-made vape products for the first time. One of the original providers of CBD and medical cannabis in the US, Columbia Care, has become the first company to formulate cannabis vape products in the UK. The vaporizers and compatible cartridges come under the company’s flagship medical […]
