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Washington Bans Hemp-CBD in Food

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The latest “drop” comes in the form of an August 1 memo from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (“WSDA”) titled Restrictions on the use of hemp CBD as a food ingredient. According to the WSDA, Hemp-CBD is not approved as a food ingredient. Last year, the FDA approved the drug Epidiolex.

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German courts confirm sales bans on CBD containing food

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According to the latest version of the EU Novel Food Catalogue, EU regulators consider that CBD-containing foods and dietary supplements are classified as novel foods. As a result, CBD-containing foods require an authorisation to be legally placed on the EU market according to Article 6 (2) of the Novel Foods Regulation.

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

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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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Guest Article: The Legal Status of CBD Oil in Spain

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In some European countries, cannabidiol can be used in medicines, but not for commercial sale, while in other countries, both commercial and medical use is legal, but growing them is considered illegal. Cannabidiol can be made into edibles and oils. Nowadays, CBD oil is used in almost every consumable. What is cannabidiol?

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Gov Newsom Signs In AB45 – Something for everyone! see reports from around the world of cannabis

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Governor Gavin Newsome recently signed California Assembly Bill 45 (AB 45) into law, which, among other things, allows hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) to be included in any food, beverages, and dietary supplements sold in California. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) current position on the issue. They have 3.2 Read more at.

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CBD Oil Setback In Europe As Brussels Reclassifies Cannabis Derivative To Ban Sale

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Europe’s booming CBD market is at risk of going bust after food officials recategorised cannabidiol as a novel food, effectively outlawing its sale across the union. The European Food Safety Authority said the substance must undergo further testing before it is approved, a process which could take two years.

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Finnish CBD entrepreneur may face drug importation charges

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A hemp and CBD oil business run by a Finnish entrepreneur is being investigated by Finnish Customs authorities for aggravated drug offences. Ahonen has operated two companies selling hemp-based products, with one firm focusing on the sale of industrial hemp flowers, while the other sold CBD (cannabidiol) oil and powder made from hemp.