International Cannabis Weekly: 429
December 5, 2025
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UK EXPERTS HAVE PUBLISHED THEIR FIRST COMPREHENSIVE DOSING GUIDE FOR MEDICAL CANNABIS
The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society (MCCS) has released a landmark guide setting out standardised dosing protocols for cannabis oils, in what the organisation describes as a major step forward for safe, consistent prescribing across the UK.
ANANDA HAS DECIDED TO EXITÂ LANDMARKÂ NHS-FUNDED EPILEPSY TRIAL
MEDICARE CBD COVERAGE PROPOSED BUT FEDERAL BAN THREATENS ENTIRE INDUSTRY
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Europe
- High Tide has made the move to open its first ever European store in Berlin, broadening its physical footprint.
- EU-certified medical vaporizers enter the market, setting a new regulatory standard.
- Kanabo has called in administrators, marking sobering end to LSE cannabis rush.
- Bavaria’s first cultivation association has distributed its harvest amongest its members.
- More people in Wales are turning to medical cannabis for health conditions, data shows.
- Avecho Biotechnology receives US and EU patent allowances for proprietary CBD soft-gel capsule.
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United States
- Virginia lawmakers have revealed blueprint for regulated cannabis marketplace.
- Texas set to expand medical THC programme and names nine likely new providers.
- Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission is working to finalise its latest set of regulations.
- Tennessee officials have reached a deal with hemp industry to temporarily allow THCA sales.
- Minnesota governor has reportedly explored options to respond to federal hemp THC ban.
- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has growing concerns around cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome.
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Canada
- New innovations in the cannabis sector are starting to shape the future of Canadian agriculture.
- Sensi Brands Incorporated has finalised a deal to acquire cannabis firm Maricann Inc.
- Alberta cannabis companies fear provincial taxes will significantly reduce local producers.
- MTL Cannabis reports second-quarter revenue of $25.4 million with strong margins and improved balance sheet.
- Canadian firm Ayurcann has reported sales of $14.6 million in its first quarter of 2026.
- Canadian researchers have examined cannabis use trends and impacts, drawing interesting conclusions.
- New Brunswick premier discusses including cannabis in new interprovincial trade agreement.
- Cannabis insurance remains difficult to place but is influencing insurer approaches to new sectors.
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LATAM & The Caribbean
- University of BrasÃlia launches cannabis observatory to support national production and map therapeutic use.
- Parliamentary front announces eight winning projects for medical cannabis research grants.
- Costa Rican candidates have moved to debate adult-use cannabis legalisation for 2025.
- Antigua and Barbuda government commits to inclusive growth of medicinal cannabis industry.
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APAC
- Aurora Cannabis has sealed a partnership with Leafio for Australian distribution.
- Approvals fall as medicinal cannabis sales plateau, a new Penington report finds.
- Chinese investor behind Y Cannabis moves to take full control of Tasmanian Botanics in A$31 million deal.
- New Zealand has made the decision to introduce new cannabis roadside testing measures.
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Africa & The Middle East
- Zimbabwe identified as ideal location for year-round cannabis and hemp cultivation.
- Researchers explore cannabinoid diversity and nutritional potential in southern Africa.
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