The only farm in the British Isles growing hemp and CBD extract onsite to create wellness products has shut down after the UK Home Office took action to stop export of its products to the UK.

Steve Oliver Co-Founder at The Canna Consultants discussing Medicinal Cannabis at Malta Med-Tech | November 2022

With Canada and the US leading the way, Europe is looking at its growing cannabis market with excitement, but there are plenty of mistakes to be avoided.

In this episode of the Over The Counter podcast, HBW Insight catches up with cannabis expert Stephen Oliver to talk about the current state of play in Europe’s cannabidiol markets.

CBD products linked to a submitted, rather than validated, novel food application can now remain on the UK market after 31 March, according to new guidance from regulator the Food Standards Agency.

Europe’s hemp industry hit a milestone last week when the European Union’s top court liberated CBD from the jurisdiction of an international drug treaty, declaring that hemp-derived cannabidiol is not a narcotic.

In this video Stephen Oliver, Co-Founder of The Canna Consultants, explains the opportunities and barriers to investment in the European Space during the Med-Cann Virtual Summit. He offers some great advice, addressing the need to think alternatively and adapt to new situations.

Stephen Oliver former Customs Investigator and Matt Lawson Barrister are both experts in the cannabinoid industry, they are the founders of The Canna Consultants and will be speaking at the event on both days.

Stephen Oliver and Matt Lawson are both experts in the cannabinoid industry, they are the founders of The Canna Consultants and will be speaking at the Cannabis Investment Summit World (CISW) which takes place 11-13 of November 2020.

Another snippet from the Global Cannabis Town Hall. Discussing collegiate Novel Food Applications and the potential issues with proprietary data. Answering questions on the future of the CBD Industry and the impact of Novel Foods post Covid-19. Watch the video here with Steve Oliver answering the question during the First Global Cannabinoid Webinar.

During the Global Cannabis Town Hall we were asked whether we thought other EU states would follow the FSA's lead and grant their own transition period 'passes' for Novel Food applicants. Watch the video here with Steve Oliver answering the question during the First Global Cannabinoid Webinar.

Novel Foods applications, submissions and the challenge with toxicology tests. Watch the video here with Steve Oliver answering industry questions during the First Global Cannabinoid Webinar.

Steve Oliver and Matt Lawson, Co-Founders of The Canna Consultants, are representing the UK in RASB Media's one hour 'UK Market Special Segment' broadcast.

The Canna Consultants - Answering questions on the future of the CBD Industry and the Impact of Novel Foods post Covid-19.

The CBD Show takes place in London 1- 3 May 2020. Stephen Oliver former Customs Investigator and Matt Lawson Barrister are both experts in the cannabinoid industry, they are the founders of The Canna Consultants and will be speaking at the event on both days.

What Does & What Will Drive Enforcement in the CBD Industry - Stephen Oliver - The Canna Consultants. Stephen Oliver speaks about what does and what will drive enforcement in CBD industry at the Medical Cannabiz World Summit in Malta.

EU Competence in a Global Cannabinoid Economy - Stephen Oliver - The Canna Consultants. Stephen Oliver at the Medical Cannabiz World Summit answering the question: How is the EU going to compete in what is a global cannabinoid economy?

Novel Foods Act Safeguards - Stephen Oliver - The Canna Consultants. Stephen Oliver at the Medical Cannabiz World Summit answering the question: What safeguards are there with the novel foods act that will not allow inferior CBD products onto the market?

EU Law and Other Cannabinoids - Stephen Oliver - The Canna Consultants. Stephen Oliver answers a question regarding EU law and other cannabinoids at the Medical Cannabiz World Summit in Malta.

Application of Novel Food Classification to CBD Products - Stephen Oliver - The Canna Consultants. Stephen Oliver at the Medical Cannabiz World Summit answering the question: How might the application of novel food classification to CBD products change the market that we see today across the supply chain and what value do you think it brings to the industry?

CBD in the UK: A Deeper Look into the Supplements Market - Stephen Oliver - The Canna Consultants. How is the lack of enforcement regarding the supplements market negatively affecting public perception of the cannabinoid industry? What’s to be done on this front?

Medical Cannabiz World Summit Opening Speech - Matt Lawson (Barrister) - The Canna Consultants. Barrister Matthew Lawson welcoming attendees at the Medical Cannabiz World Summit which took place in Malta in October the 4th and 5th. Medical Cannabiz World Summit opening.

The Future of CBD in Europe - Stephen Oliver - The Canna Consultants (Medical Cannabiz World Summit Experts Panel). The emergence of CBD is driving product innovation on all fronts. Let’s take a third person view at shifting market regulations on cannabis extracts, and the state of product supply chains at an EU level.