Once again I am delighted to be in the Chair.

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CBD extracts are widely available in UK shops, cafes and online in the form of oils, drops, gels, confectionery, bakery products and drinks. The FSA is responsible for food safety and hygiene in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Move intended to ensure CBD products ‘are safe and what they say they are’, says FSA’s chief executive.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/31/food-standards-agency-draws-up-list-of-foods-containing-cannabidiol?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

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• the prescribing landscape and profile of medicinal cannabis users (for example, the extent to which prescriptions are issued to drivers)
• the impact medical cannabis has on driving ability and road safety
• the knowledge and understanding prescribers and users have about the impact medical cannabis has on driving ability

The report, completed by NatCen Social Research, was commissioned by Department for Transport in 2021.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/medical-cannabis-and-road-safety

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The COVID-19 pandemic has led governments, employers, workers and the general population to face unprecedented challenges in relation to the virus and the many effects it has had on the world of work. The World Day for Safety and Health at Work will focus on strategies to strengthen national occupational safety and health (OSH) systems to build resilience, in order to face crises now and in the future, drawing on lessons learned and experiences from the world of work.

https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/safety-and-health-at-work/events-training/events-meetings/world-day-safety-health-at-work/WCMS_769834/lang–en/index.htm

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This year’s theme highlights that justice and health are two sides of the same coin when it comes to addressing drug problems.

Effective responses to the world drug problem require inclusive and accountable institutions of criminal justice, health and social services to work hand in hand to provide integrated solutions, in line with the international drug control conventions, human rights obligations and the Sustainable Development Goals.

UNODC encourages individuals, non-profit organizations, the private sector and Member States to get involved in its social media campaign to mark this day and invites them to draw on the resources provided by the UNODC.

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http://www.un.org/en/events/drugabuseday/

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I am honoured to be asked to Chair the sessions.

Please let Nick Pahl of the SOM know if you wish to attend such a group.

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