The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) on Wednesday accepted a World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation to remove cannabis and cannabis resin from Schedule IV of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs.
The historic vote in Vienna could have far-reaching implications for the global medical cannabis industry, ranging from regulatory oversight to scientific research into the plant and its use as a medicine.The eagerly awaited approval of Recommendation 5.1 had a slim majority in favor with 27votes for, one abstention and 25 votesagainst.
The CND – the main drug policymaking body within the United Nations – turned down all five remaining recommendations.
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