Achieving our priorities
CIC Working Groups
The Cannabis Industry Council’s working groups drive forward key priorities. Open to all members, the working groups highlight key areas for change across the industry.
Details of the working groups can be found below.
Environment, Social & Governance
Chaired by Sam Cannon and Hamish Clegg, with Vice Chair Tom Mellor, the group explores opportunities to define standards for business, patient engagement & environmental impact.
Hemp
Chaired by Tony Reeves, the group works on priorities to drive forward progress, standardisation and growth across the Hemp industry, and to further the aims of the Council.
Prescription Cannabis
Chaired by James Smith and Dr Sunil Arora, with Vice Chair Kirsty Morrison, the group works to establish medical cannabis as an accessible and respected treatment option for UK patients.
Research & Science
Co-chaired by Shanna Marrinan and Melissa Sturgess, the group commissions & explores research including economic analyses & condition-specific case studies
Standards
Chaired by Elisabetta Faenza, the group set and define the standards for the industry around seven critical areas for Hemp, Cannabis Food Supplements and CBPMs.