Remove 2015 Remove Consumption Remove Extraction Remove History
article thumbnail

The Endocannabinoid System-History, Health and Why We Feel High

Puff Puff Post

The History and Science of Cannabis. By April 2015, 23 American states had legalized the use of cannabis for medical purposes only. Whether you are a first time user or a devoted one, cannabis comes in a variety of forms that allow different consumption methods, comfortable to your health, upbringings, and value system. .

History 94
article thumbnail

European CBD Sales: Securing a Novel Food Authorization

Canna Law Blog

Last year, the European Union reclassified extracts of Cannabis sativa L. The reclassification was based on the lack of demonstrated history of human consumption of these extracts and of any product to which they might be added. Once received, the application is reviewed and assessed for completeness.

Food 53
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Exporting CBD Food Just Got Harder: The European Union Makes a Move

Canna Law Blog

Regulation 2015/2283 , which is the latest food regulation adopted by the European Parliament and the European Union (“EU”), defines “novel food” as “food that was not used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997, irrespective of the dates of accession of the Member States to the Union.”.

Food 78
article thumbnail

CBD Ban: Brits Take Up Fight And Send Lawyers To Brussels

Cannabis Law Report

The law ((EU) 2015/2283), which applies across all member states, means any product deemed as ‘novel’ must gain authorisation from food authorities before it can be sold as a foodstuff within the EU. In the case of CBD, this includes extracts, oils and other derived products that are intended for ingestion by humans. LEGAL 500, 2015.

CBD 87
article thumbnail

Guest Post – Europe: How The Novel Food Authorisation Is Affecting the CBD Oil Industry

Cannabis Law Report

In other words, we can say that Novel foods are those foods which don’t have a proper and significant history of consumption. This is because the CBD industry was unable to show a proper consumption of their products in the history of the EU. How the regulations have an impact on CBD products.

Food 40
article thumbnail

Greenspoon Marder Article: NEW JERSEY GREATLY EXPANDS MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAW

Cannabis Law Report

History of compliance with regulations and policies governing government regulated marijuana programs. Methods to prevent and test for contamination in extracted products. since 2015. Criterion 2. Health and safety standards for lab employees.

Law 40
article thumbnail

Article – Reed Smith: UK: Cannabis In The UK – A Regulatory Environment In Transition?

Cannabis Law Report

The recent trend towards decriminalization of cannabis in other countries suggests they may be right, but in the meantime, a proliferation of products containing extracts from cannabis plants are appearing in UK stores. EU Regulation 2015/2283 of the European Union (the Novel Foods Regulation) regulates “novel foods”.