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Bosnia and Herzegovina approves medical cannabis

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4 weeks ago

January 6, 2026

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Lawmakers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country on the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe, recently approved a measure to modernize medical cannabis policy. The decision of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina comes after years of work by cannabis advocates.

“The Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH) has decided to legalize cannabis for medical purposes”. reported Vijesti in its local coverage. “This information was posted on Facebook by Saša Magazinović, a member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) of the BiH Parliament, who stated that it is the result of years of struggle, determination and numerous obstacles.”

Nationally approved measures include specific requirements; the requirement of a doctor’s prescription and approval; strict registration; regulated production and distribution; and imposes limits on sale and storage.

“Implementation is gradual and sensible, as in recent years medical cannabis is increasingly seen as a tool to alleviate the symptoms of people with chronic or serious diseases, provided it is used responsibly and regulated.” notify Mass in its local coverage. “Overall, the changes aim to expand the range of available medicines, with strict supervision and patient protection, preventing potential abuse.”

Source: International Cannabis Conference

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DesignLights Consortium announces new Industry Advisory Committee members

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21 hours ago

January 30, 2026

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The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) announced the addition of five new members to the Industry Advisory Committee (IAC), a 15-member group of lighting professionals who provide advice and support for DLC’s mission and strategic direction.

“DLC is excited to welcome these new IAC members as we begin implementing important updates to our Solid-State Lighting (SSL) and LUNA technical requirements and continue to promote the implementation of lighting controls,” said DLC Executive Director and CEO Tina Halfpenny. “Along with our existing partners, they bring a breadth and depth of experience in lighting technology, and we look forward to working closely with them in the coming months and years.”

As specified in the IAC’s letter, its members may include nominees from the four lighting manufacturers with the largest number of listings on the DLC’s SSL Qualified Products List (QPL), as well as representatives from two small (less than 250 employees) lighting manufacturers with SSL or Horticultural QPL products; Two medium-sized manufacturers (250 to 1,000 employees) listed on SSL or Horticulture QPL; three lighting control manufacturers with products in the online lighting control QPL; two light distributors; and two specifiers.

The following self-appointed and DLC-appointed industry representatives will replace the outgoing IAC members: Tyson Taussig, lighting specialist at Broken Arrow Electric Supply; Greg Hermanowycz, director of project development at Wesco Energy Solutions; Francois R.-Moisan, co-founder and CTO of Sollum Technologies; Evan Smith, vice president of product and supply at Keystone Technologies; and Jennifer Shockley-Loose, Chief Operating Officer, SiteLogIQ. Together, these new members represent lighting distributors, small lighting manufacturers and specialists, and have added a wide range of market and technical insights to the council.

In addition to the new appointments, IAC continues to include Michael Davidson, solution architect engineer at Synapse Wireless; Stephen Irving, standards development leader at Lutron Electronics; Eric Miller, Co-Founder, CEO and CTO of Avi-on Labs; Dan Wang-Munson, head of optics, testing and compliance at RAB Lighting; Jonathan Vollers, LC, Chief Engineering Officer of Cree Lighting; and Bernie Erickson, CMO Emeritus and Key Account Representative. The council also includes representatives from lighting manufacturers with the most SSL QPL listings: Michael O’Boyle, LC, technical policy manager at Signify; Mark Hand, vice president of engineering at Acuity Brands; Devin Jernigan, vice president of strategy, marketing and innovation at Illumus; and Jeremy Yon, director of compliance and industry relations at Current Lighting.

For more information:
DesignLights Consortium
Phone: +1 781-538-6425
(email protected)
www.designlights.org

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Glass House Brands announces new member of Board of Directors

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2 days ago

January 29, 2026

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Glass House Brands has appointed seasoned brand and marketing leader Alison Payne to its Board of Directors effective January 27, 2026.

Ms. Payne fills the Company’s Board seat vacated by the passing of long-term board member George Raveling in September 2025.

“Alison is an outstanding individual with a proven ability to build brands, lead with innovation and achieve results. She is an excellent addition to our Board with her background in regulated consumer products and extensive experience marketing brands in international markets,” said Kyle Kazan, founder, president and CEO of Glass House. “This is a key moment for Glass House as we prepare for the reprogramming of cannabis. Alison’s expertise and knowledge will be invaluable as we explore further growth and expansion opportunities in the coming year, including both geographic and product line diversification.”

Ms. Payne said, “Throughout my career, I have been passionate about growing well-known consumer brands and helping companies achieve their strategic goals and enter new markets. I look forward to joining Glass House’s Board of Directors and building on its track record of innovation and leadership as it continues to expand.”

For more information:
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KUBO adds new member to sales team

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3 days ago

January 28, 2026

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KUBO has announced that Mohammad Shayesteh has joined the company as part of its sales team for the UK market.

Mohammad brings experience from the international horticultural sector and is a recognized professional in the greenhouse industry. Over the years, he has built a reputation through his work on commercial greenhouse projects and product development, combining deep technical knowledge with a clear understanding of grower needs and market dynamics.

With his extensive industry background and established network, Mohammad will focus on further strengthening KUBO’s presence in the UK.

Mohammad Shayesteh will also be at Fruit Logistic in Berlin, and can be met at the KUBO stand (hall 1.2 stand C40). Visitors are welcome to connect with him during the exhibition to discuss current developments and opportunities in the UK market.

For more information:
KUBO Group
Vlotlaan 710
2681 TX Monster, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 174 286 161
(email protected)
www.kubogroup.nl