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Cannabis researchers have relocated to Israel to pursue their studies, [8] including entire firms which do their cannabis research in Israel to evade onerous regulations on cannabis research in the US, where it is "easier to research heroin than cannabis". [22] At least 15 US companies have moved their entire R&D operations onto Israeli soil. [23]
If cannabis is "eaten", as cannabis edibles are, there may be small insects inside which are not kosher, so it is recommended to only use brands that are certified as kosher. [15] For cannabis grown in Israel, the plants must observe Shmittah, but this does not apply to cannabis from elsewhere. [15]
Israel is a leader in cannabis, be it research and or in the emerging marketplace. Numerous research breakthroughs have occurred in Israel. One of the most notable cannabis researchers is Dr ...
He was a recipient of the Israel Prize for Chemistry Research in 2000 and the Harvey Prize for 2019-2020. [5] Known as "the godfather of cannabis research", Mechoulam is best known for his work (together with Y. Gaoni) in the isolation of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the main active principle of cannabis.
In 2010 The Ministry of Health regulated the issue of medical marijuana in Israel, and for the first time allowed Tikun Olam to collect 360 NIS per month for the service. At first, it was stressed that the payment is the accessibility of care and service that comes with it (as in 2013 cost of treatment was 370 NIS per month according to the ...
Cannabis-derived medicines may be licensed since 2014. [126] [127] A review of policy on medicinal cannabis was announced in November 2016, [128] and a private member's bill to legalize it passed second stage in the Dáil in December 2016. [129] [130] [131] Israel: Decriminalized: Legal
Israel does not currently promote the use or sale of any illegal drugs, and cannabis is not legal for recreational use but this is being reviewed.The Israeli government, through the Israel Anti-Drug Authority, has developed and supported a number of programs domestically to prevent and combat drug trade and use, including amongst youth.
Panaxia was founded in 2010, as the cannabis division of Segal Pharma Group, which manufactures different pharmaceutical products that are marketed worldwide. Panaxia USA (a subsidiary of Panaxia Israel) manufactures medical cannabis-based products in North America intended for the treatment of various diseases. Panaxia employs over 150 people.