Avicanna Inc. announced that it has expanded its previously announced R&D collaboration with Bio-Gate AG with a 5-year exclusive distribution agreement for Pura H&W branded CBD derma-cosmetics. Avicanna and Bio-Gate are expanding their existing research collaboration with the commercial distribution of Avicanna's evidence-based derma-cosmetic line Pura H&W into the European Market. The initial focus of the launch is the German-speaking regions of the continent including Germany, Austria and Switzerland, where Bio-Gate has an established distribution network of pharmacies and retail channels.

In addition, Bio-Gate has the right to select 3 additional European countries for exclusive distribution within the first 12 months of the agreement.