EU novel food applications: the science behind what EFSA says it wants to know

While the pausing of the clock on novel food applications has caused consternation among companies hoping to sell edible CBD products on the EU market, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has been adamant about its need for additional safety data.

In a statement published on 7th June, EFSA identified a number of areas of concern that it wants to see addressed before progressing with approval of CBD as a novel food. These are presented here, along with a short summary of where the relevant science generally is.

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