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

Canna Law Blog

We’ve been writing a lot on this blog about the regulation and sale of cannabidiol (“CBD”) products at the state and federal levels. The United States is not the only international actor, however, that is concerned with regulating the sale of CBD products, including CBD-infused foods. extracts of Cannabis sativa L.

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California Just Got Closer to Allowing CBD in Foods and Licensed Cannabis Facilities

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One of the most frequent questions we receive is whether CBD is a lawful additive in foods. The answer is often no depending on the state in which Hemp CBD food products will be sold. On March 13, 2019, AB-228 got some well-needed amendments which put the law much closer to actually allowing Hemp CBD to be included in food products.

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What To Consider Before Entering the European CBD Market

Canna Law Blog

Novel Food Regulations . The main challenge in selling Hemp CBD products in Europe is that the European Foods Safety Authority (“EFSA”) has classified the most coveted cannabinoid as a “ novel food ” ingredient. Different Laws and Regulations. Stay tuned!

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UK rules CBD is novel food, sets one year deadline for regulatory approval

Cannabis Law Report

UK food regulators have stood by their threat to remove products containing CBD from sale if businesses do not gain special authorisation, and have set March 31, 2021 as the deadline for applications. The authorisation process ensures novel foods meet legal standards, including on safety and content.

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Are CBD-Infused Alcohol Beverages Legal?

Canna Law Blog

However, in the same FAQ’s, the TTB explained that before it approves a formulation, it consults with the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) to determine whether a hemp ingredient is safe for consumption and whether its use is lawful under the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act (“FD&CA”).

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CBD Chaos in Spain

Sensi Seeds

There are further laws, some of which apply to the presentation and sale of cannabis products, in particular, CBD oil for human consumption as a food supplement, but they’ve been overlooked until now. In August 2018, reports of shops being raided and CBD product confiscated began to circulate on Twitter. Rumors, Statements and Raids ??

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Washington’s Hemp Plan

Canna Law Blog

Hemp as food. That’s what Washington has done with hemp cultivated for food. SB 5719 provided that hemp could be used in food. 0 (5), which reads as follows: The whole hemp plant may be used as food. It will be interesting to see how WSDA handles hemp in food going forward.

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