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Information for prospective growers of low THC cannabis (industrial hemp), for the production of seed and fibre only.
This factsheet outlines the domestic control measures that apply to cannabis, cannabidiol (CBD) and controlled cannabinoids.
The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences
The Home Secretary has formally commissioned the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) to conduct a longer-term review of cannabis-based products for medicinal use.
Interim guidance and information on the law for healthcare professionals
The government's response to the Health and Social Care Committee's report.
Information about controlled drugs licences for companies that possess, manufacture, produce or supply controlled drugs in England, Wales or Scotland.
Following the Home Secretary’s request in March 2005, the Advisory Council has reviewed its position on the classification of cannabis products…
In July 2007 the Home Secretary requested, in the light of “real public concern about the potential mental health effects of cannabis use, in…
In October 2001 the Home Secretary asked the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs to review the classification of cannabis preparations in…
Information for companies on the import and export of controlled drugs to and from the UK.
The importer and distributor of the above products has informed us of reports that the microbial limit for Total Microbial Aerobic Count (TAMC) has been tested to exceed the predefined limit of 200 CfU/g as per the product specification fixed...
Talk to Frank: Cannabis stories leaflet.
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