At a recent meeting of the MCA, the feeling was strong that this directive wouldn't work as now worded. Nevertheless, there is pressure for the UK to adopt its own laws to more closely match 65/65. At the moment, herbs are exempt from medicinal licencing. However, if Europe has its way, none but the largest companies (read drug companies) will be able to meet the competition or the draconian new regulations.

!ALynne McTaggart