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

Cannabis Law Report

It was announced in January 2019 that the European Food Safety Association, EFSA is about to make a decision in order to classify CBD oil and other CBD products as a novel food. Eventually, the regulators started taking a closer look at the CBD products and oil available in the European market. AUTHOR: Brian Cusack.

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Best strains and terpenes for creativity

The Cannigma

On the other hand, a 2015 study found that large doses of THC can actually make you less creative. A side effect of cannabis consumption is increased blood flow, particularly in the brain. Indica and sativa are plant names that refer to the physical differences between the plant, not the chemical compound within the nugs.

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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.”.

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German courts confirm sales bans on CBD containing food

Cannabis Law Report

The Novel Foods Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 defines as “novel” any food which has not been used for “human consumption” to a significant degree within the EU before May 1997. It was not relevant to the courts that Cannabis sativa L. 16 December 2019 – Authored by: Eda Zhuleku.

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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.

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Lex Blog Report: Italy Moves toward Legalising Cannabis… for Everyone

Cannabis Law Report

Italy and other Member States allow the growing of hemp ( Cannabis sativa L.) stemming from seeds listed on the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of Agricultural Plant Species. Since November 2015, the Italian Ministry of Health may issue permits to cultivate cannabis for medicinal purposes with a THC content in excess of 0.2

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Best strains and terpenes for pain management

The Cannigma

A 2015 review of 28 cannabis studies found that while medical marijuana is prescribed for ailments that do and don’t have supporting evidence, the plant can be beneficial for people suffering from chronic pain, neuropathic pain, and multiple sclerosis. Research on cannabis and pain. These terpenoids include: Camphor. Best terpenes for pain.

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