At the inaugural Global Cannabis Regulatory Summit in Washington, D.C., leaders from 17 countries gathered to tackle the challenges facing the cannabis industry. Central topics included the urgent need for global standardization, clearer distinctions between medical and adult-use markets, the industry's responsibility to lead with science, and the widespread educational gaps across healthcare, regulatory, and consumer sectors. The event emphasized collaboration between standards organizations and industry stakeholders to build a more harmonized and trusted global cannabis framework.

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