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Under the new European Commission, who will mind health and food safety?

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 30th September 2024

Some fear healthcare and food safety will not be among the main concerns of the next European Commission after the Commission president unveiled the new commissioners’ respective tasks ...

BVL reports increase in CBD food notifications to the RASFF ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 30th September 2024

Chief research officer shares equation for success in developing next-gen products

Written by CannIntelligence | 23rd August 2024

Businesses that lead product innovation with what the consumer wants will be one step ahead when it comes to taking a next-generation product to market – particularly when making PMTAs...

Italy’s right-wing government may end up banning hemp, putting a sector at risk

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 31st May 2024

Italy may soon ban hemp flowers and hemp flower extracts with a THC content of less than 0.2%, as the country’s far-right government takes a conservative stance on cannabis ...

The long road to EFSA authorisation for CBD as novel food in the European Union

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 20th May 2024

In June 2022, the European Food Safety Authority broke some very bad news to CBD companies applying for their products to be authorised as novel food in the European Union...

UK FSA novel food committee gives CBD brands first positive safety assessments

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 6th May 2024

UK-based CBD brands Cannaray and Pureis are the first to obtain a positive safety assessment from the Food and Standards Agency (FSA) Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes ...

FSA committee grants first-ever novel food authorisations for two CBD products ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 2nd May 2024

ACNFP due to review novel food product submissions ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 5th February 2024

ACI asks FSA and Home Office to fix novel food approval process ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 9th January 2024

Spain: CBD and cannabis regulation, October 2023

Written by Laura Garay Gómez | 30th October 2023

This report offers detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Spain for hemp, CBD and other cannabinoids, as well medical and recreational cannabis ...

Canada: CBD and cannabis regulation, September 2023

Written by Lorenzo Guaragna | 22nd September 2023

This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Canada for CBD and other cannabinoids, hemp, and cannabis (both recreational and medical) ...

Slovakia: CBD and cannabis regulation, September 2023

Written by Dmytro Korchahin | 20th September 2023

This report provides a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for hemp, CBD and cannabis in Slovakia, covering all policy areas ...

Italy’s classification of CBD extracts as pharmaceuticals riles cannabis firms

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 6th September 2023

Cannabis companies in Italy are opposing a government decree that will become effective on 20th September and may outlaw CBD oils for oral use in the country ...

Current and future regulation of CBD pouches in the EU, September 2023

Written by Lorenzo Guaragna | 1st September 2023

CBD pouches are currently most likely to fall under a general consumer regime, considering the existing EU legal framework. This report discusses the various ways in which such products could...

Sweden: CBD and cannabis regulation, August 2023

Written by Lorenzo Guaragna | 30th August 2023

This report offers an overview of the current regulatory framework in place for hemp, CBD and cannabis in Sweden ...

Germany: CBD and cannabis regulation, July 2023

Written by Fernanda Tucunduva | 25th July 2023

Changes are on the horizon for Germany's cannabis framework. This report offers a detail analysis of the country's regulatory regime for hemp, cannabinoids including CBD, as well as medical and...

Poland: CBD and cannabis regulation, July 2023

Written by Laura Garay Gómez | 12th July 2023

This report provides a detailed analysis of the current framework in place in Poland for hemp, CBD and other cannabinoids, and both medical and recreational cannabis ...

Home Office wants ‘greater clarity’ on THC limits in CBD products ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 4th July 2023

A question of Czechs and balances – the most compelling legal saga now showing

Written by Freddie Dawson | 8th June 2023

The Czech government is still knee deep in trying to create a recreational cannabis market, but it looks like tightening up enforcement on tangential areas is no longer as much...

European Union: CBD and cannabis regulation, June 2023

Written by Sergi Riudalbàs Clemente | 6th June 2023

This report provides a detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place in the European Union for cannabis, hemp, CBD and other cannabinoids – intoxicating or not – covering all...

French guidelines on CBD supplements: big deal or much ado about nothing?

Written by CannIntelligence | 6th June 2023

France has created temporary guidelines allowing CBD companies to register their products as food supplements pending authorisation under the EU’s upcoming novel foods regulation ...

Commission adds hemp leaves to Novel Food Catalogue ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 6th June 2023

Belgium aims to bring herbal products under clarified heated tobacco rules

Written by CannIntelligence | 31st May 2023

Herbal products and devices will fall under the Belgian regulatory framework for tobacco if a bill to incorporate Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2022/2100, submitted into the EU TRIS database, goes...

Czech Republic heads towards legal recreational cannabis within a year

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 30th May 2023

Recreational cannabis may become legal and regulated in the Czech Republic within the first half of 2024, as the government prepares to push a bill through Parliament by the end...

Czech government stops ban on CBD-containing food products before it starts

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 22nd May 2023

The Czech government will no longer go forward with a proposed measure to ban sales of food products containing CBD which was due to come into effect in mid-June ...

ASAE insists CBD is a novel food, seizes over 4m products ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 22nd May 2023

Lithuania: CBD and cannabis regulation, May 2023

Written by Dmytro Korchahin | 22nd May 2023

This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in place in Lithuania for hemp and cannabis, as well as CBD, IHDCs and medical and recreational cannabis ...

The vanity of the bonfires – what now for UK bid to torch EU cannabinoid rules?

Written by CannIntelligence | 16th May 2023

The UK government’s plan to review or revoke thousands of pieces of legislation that originated from EU law by the end of the year is itself now under review ...

Czech controversy as minister announces action against ‘banned’ CBD products

Written by CannIntelligence | 10th May 2023

The Czech Republic is to start taking action against ingestible cannabinoid products in a move believed to be part of a general tightening of enforcement of current regulations ...

Minister asked to ‘find a solution’ to CBD food dilemma ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 10th May 2023

As drinkers move away from alcohol, how far can cannabis drinks penetrate?

Written by CannIntelligence | 4th May 2023

Increasing numbers of consumers are shifting away from alcohol in favour of healthier and lower-alcoholic options, which many have perceived as an opportunity for cannabinoid-containing drinks ...

Pharmaceutical cannabinoid companies in Canada, US release positive results

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 26th April 2023

Avicanna in Toronto reported total fiscal 2022 revenue up 24% from fiscal 2021, while in Pennsylvania, Zynerba Pharmaceuticals reduced its net loss last year by over $2m ...

All CBD and cannabinoid foods to be banned outright ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 26th April 2023

UK FSA recruits and expected new rules ‘should speed up novel food assessments’

Written by Freddie Dawson | 25th April 2023

New resources and potential future regulatory changes are being applied to the UK novel food approval process in the hopes of improving processing time for applications, the UK Food Standards...

Latvia: CBD and cannabis regulation, April 2023

Written by Laura Garay Gómez | 24th April 2023

This report provides a detailed overview of Latvia's regulatory framework for CBD and cannabis, as well as other minor cannabinoids, covering all policy areas ...

UK FSA selects Deloitte to review novel foods process, including CBD products

Written by CannIntelligence | 21st April 2023

Auditing firm Deloitte is to review the UK Food Standards Agency’s novel foods process in a £130,000 contract. The government committed to reviewing the process in January 2022, taking advantage...

Charlotte’s Web teams up with BAT to seek approval for new hemp-based drug

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 12th April 2023

British American Tobacco (BAT) and cannabis wellness company Charlotte’s Web have formed a joint venture to pursue approval for a new hemp-based drug to target an undisclosed neurological condition ...

Cannabrew launches in UK supermarket Ocado, with US expansion in mind

Written by CannIntelligence | 27th March 2023

Lancaster-based CBD beer company Cannabrew’s range of products are now available at UK supermarket Ocado, in a deal nearly two years in the making ...

Yellow card offence – but comments are a long way from being a dismissal of CBD

Written by CannIntelligence | 22nd March 2023

Comments by the chair of the UK Committee on Toxicity (COT) about reactions to CBD have stirred up a hornet’s nest – but the furore suggests a misunderstanding of what...

Serbia: CBD and cannabis regulation, March 2023

Written by Marija Obradovic | 17th March 2023

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework in place for CBD, cannabis and other cannabinoids, covering everything from cultivation and processing to finished products and import/export...

22nd Century’s cannabinoid division helps the company to double revenue

Written by Freddie Dawson | 10th March 2023

US-based 22nd Century’s cannabinoid division saw 19% quarterly revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2022 despite a November fire disrupting operations at a California facility ...

Portugal: CBD and cannabis regulation, March 2023

Written by Fernanda Tucunduva | 1st March 2023

This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in place in Portugal for hemp, cannabis and other cannabinoids, covering all policy areas ...

Cold-pressed CBD in the UK – exploiting an apparent loophole in novel food rules

Written by CannIntelligence | 22nd February 2023

Cold-pressed hemp oils appear to provide a way for CBD producers to circumvent UK rules on novel foods – but while some are all in favour, others see dangers and...

Efsa’s ‘statement on CBD as a novel food’ due for discussion ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 13th February 2023

Greece: CBD and cannabis regulation, February 2023

Written by Sergi Riudalbàs Clemente | 3rd February 2023

This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in place for CBD and other cannabinoids, hemp and cannabis ...

EFSA denies waiting to follow US FDA’s lead on CBD safety in novel foods

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 1st February 2023

The European Food Safety Authority denies it is waiting research results on the safety of CBD by the US Food and Drug Administration before it lets validated candidates complete the...

22nd Century Group acquires a UK cannabinoid distributor for $650K

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 30th January 2023

US company 22nd Century Group has acquired privately held UK cannabinoid distributor RX Pharmatech for an up-front payment of $650,000 in cash and stock ...

Aussie approval puts Chanelle McCoy on the way toward OTC sleeping aid sales

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 19th January 2023

CBD company Chanelle McCoy Health has received approval to start a trial which may allow it to sell its CBD sleeping aid as an over-the-counter (OTC) drug in Australian pharmacies...

How did we do? CannIntelligence’s 2022 predictions measured against events

Written by Freddie Dawson | 18th January 2023

CannIntelligence predicted that 2022 would be the year of intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids (IHDCs) and that has proven to be the case. But’s not been plain sailing for cannabis or CBD ...

Denmark: CBD and cannabis regulation, January 2023

Written by Fernanda Tucunduva | 17th January 2023

This report offers a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework in place in Denmark for hemp, CBD and other cannabinoids, as well as medical and recreational cannabis ...

Belgium: CBD and cannabis regulation, January 2023

Written by Lorenzo Guaragna | 16th January 2023

This report provides a detailed overview of Belgium's federal and state regulation of hemp, CBD and cannabis, covering everything from cultivation to extracts and finished products, as well as the...

Monaco: CBD and cannabis regulation, January 2023

Written by Sergi Riudalbàs Clemente | 9th January 2023

This report provides a detailed summary of the current regulations in place for hemp, cannabis and CBD in Monaco, covering all areas from cultivation and processing to extracts and finished...

Is 2023 the year for the great leap forward on cannabis regulation?

Written by Freddie Dawson | 3rd January 2023

Will 2023 be the year that some fairly major changes start to roll in for cannabis and cannabinoids? It's possible ...

An overview of intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids in Europe

Written by Anthony Traurig | 2nd January 2023

This report examines the basic regulatory framework for the most popular IHDC product categories and identifies the IHDC product that is most likely to be allowed in Europe ...

A watershed year? 2022 sees cannabis on the rise, while CBD goes downhill

Written by Freddie Dawson | 30th December 2022

This past year has seen a curious crossing of paths in the world of cannabis and cannabinoids, with concerns around CBD increasing even as many countries make moves towards the...

Italy: CBD and cannabis regulation, December 2022

Written by Lorenzo Guaragna | 19th December 2022

This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in place for CBD, hemp and cannabis, covering all policy areas ...

UK FSA novel food process can succeed with ‘supportive and sensible approach’

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 21st November 2022

A cannabis regulation lawyer believes the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the CBD sector have invested so much time, effort and money in the novel food process that it...

EIHA's 'reasonable daily intake' sows confusion over novel food applications

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 17th November 2022

CBD isolate producers in the UK are waiting to see whether and how toxicological data released by the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) will affect their novel food applications to...

More validated but no light at the end of the tunnel for Efsa’s novel food applicants

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 16th November 2022

Nearly six months after the European Food Safety Authority (Efsa) put novel food assessments for cannabinoids on hold, none of the validated applicants has been able to fill the identified...

Netherlands: CBD and cannabis regulation, November 2022

Written by Dmytro Korchahin | 11th November 2022

This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in place in the Netherlands for hemp, cannabinoids such as CBD and cannabis ...

No UK novel food authorisations likely before mid-2023 – and no guarantees

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 10th November 2022

It’s unlikely that any applications for novel food authorisation of CBD products in the UK will be considered for authorisation before mid-2023 – and being on the list of validated...

Authors of UK hemp farming report respond to criticisms of impossible goals

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 14th October 2022

The creators of a UK report on hemp that has received criticism from the industry told CBD-Intel they stand by their estimates, but it remains unclear where some of the...

Cannaray's Cellular connection creates confusing combination in cannabinoids

Written by CannIntelligence | 13th October 2022

Cellular Goods and Cannaray have announced a merger that will see Cannaray listed on the London Stock Exchange while also splitting off its CBD brands to work under a new...

Italian court will hear appeal against decree limiting use of flowers and leaves

Written by CannIntelligence | 6th October 2022

A request to hear an appeal against Italy’s decree on officinal plants has been accepted by the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) of Lazio ...

Malta: CBD and cannabis regulation, October 2022

Written by Sergi Riudalbàs Clemente | 6th October 2022

This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in place for hemp, cannabinoids and cannabis, covering everything from processing and cultivation to finished products, import/export and the...

Croatian cannabis and hemp business owners feel the ‘unfair’ weight of the law

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 30th September 2022

A Croatian hemp producer is challenging the interpretation used by law enforcement to oppose the sale of hemp flower in the country ...

French hemp industry trade association wants consortium to fill EFSA’s data gap

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 21st September 2022

A French hemp trade association believes the consortium approach applied in the initial European novel food application process could again be the solution to the requests for extra data that have...

HHC and other intoxicating cannabinoids move within legal limbo in Europe

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 16th September 2022

As debate over the legalisation of recreational cannabis involves a growing number of European countries, the commercial demand for legal psychoactive alternatives to controlled cannabinoid variants is on the rise...

CBD brands hit supermarket shelves as UK market shows mainstream appeal

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 14th September 2022

Despite the challenges of the market, CBD firms appear to be setting their sights on the UK and have secured some major listings in mainstream supermarkets ...

France: CBD and cannabis regulation, September 2022

Written by Lorenzo Guaragna | 14th September 2022

This report provides a detailed summary of the current regulations in place for hemp, cannabis and CBD in France, covering all areas from cultivation and processing to extracts and finished...

German hemp farm raided on grounds crop exceeds country’s 0.2% THC limit

Written by CannIntelligence | 12th September 2022

More than two dozen officers carried out a surprise raid on a farm in Dithmarschen on 30th August as part of “an investigation into the joint illegal trade of large...

Swiss CBD company takes issue with EFSA’s delay of novel food applications

Written by CannIntelligence | 1st August 2022

A Swiss CBD company has questioned the approach of European authorities in demanding further data in order to advance novel food applications, describing it as an issue that might signal...

All-party group urges changes to CBD regulation ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 28th July 2022

CBD moves further into UK mainstream with more invited listings on Amazon

Written by Freddie Dawson | 26th July 2022

Amazon is expanding its UK CBD pilot, inviting firms that comply with UK novel food regulations onto its platform – clear evidence that support for CBD continues to become increasingly...

Report calls for cannabis product testing to be standardised between US states

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 20th July 2022

A US coalition of lawyers and lab researchers has called for the implementation of national standards in the testing of cannabis products ...

Luxembourg: CBD and cannabis regulation, July 2022

Written by Anthony Traurig | 20th July 2022

This report offers a detailed summary of the current regulatory framework in place for CBD, hemp and cannabis in Luxembourg. It covers everything from hemp cultivation and processing, to finished...

Drug control department clarifies rules on cannabinoids ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 19th July 2022

Petition to clarify legal status of CBD winds up ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 18th July 2022

Mouth care oil ruled to be cosmetic, not food ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 12th July 2022

Austria: CBD and cannabis regulation, July 2022

Written by Fernanda Tucunduva | 7th July 2022

This report offers a detailed summary of the current regulatory framework in place for CBD, hemp and cannabis in Austria. It covers everything from hemp cultivation and processing, to finished...

CBD edible oils dominate the UK's novel food product applications

Written by CannIntelligence | 6th July 2022

On 31st March 2022, exactly one year after the novel food application deadline for CBD food products in the UK, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) published a list of...

DG-Agri – the EU agency ready to put its full weight behind the growth in hemp

Written by CannIntelligence | 5th July 2022

The European Food Safety Authority (Efsa) may not be sure about CBD but the EU Directorate-general for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG-Agri) is fully behind hemp as a crop with...

Why novel food rules are pushing the UK market towards cold-pressed products

Written by CannIntelligence | 4th July 2022

Companies are facing technical and marketing pros and cons as they increasingly turn to cold-press CBD extraction as a way around novel food market limitations in the UK and Ireland...

No magic solution: EFSA ingestible CBD safety concerns won't be resolved quickly

Written by Freddie Dawson | 1st July 2022

It looks like there will be no easy or quick solutions to addressing the data gaps the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) requires to reach a conclusion on the safety...

FSA updates list of CBD products approved for England and Wales ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 1st July 2022

UK FSA issues final final list of products linked to a CBD novel food application

Written by Freddie Dawson | 30th June 2022

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published its final public list of CBD products that can be marketed in England and Wales – and again it's twice as...

EC group discusses hemp developments ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 27th June 2022

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

Written by CannIntelligence | 27th June 2022

The European Food Safety Authority wants more safety data before it approves CBD products as novel food. This is what it wants to know, and why, along with a summary...

Why the long pause? Companies question Efsa's insistence on filling 'data gap'

Written by Freddie Dawson | 23rd June 2022

In trying to be overly cautious on novel foods, has the European Food Safety Authority inadvertently added an extra risk to public health? ...

Lack of quality science on cannabis and pain leaves room for fake news and myth

Written by Barnaby Page | 16th June 2022

“It’s a myth that cannabis relieves pain,” declared the Daily Mail. But that is not what the study it was reporting said at all ...

Last day to register for EFSA novel food info session ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 16th June 2022

Data gaps in EU novel food applications will be difficult, slow and costly to fill

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 15th June 2022

CBD companies say they do not know when or even how they will be able to provide the missing data that has caused the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to...

Parliament asked to clarify legal status of ‘CBD products’ ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 8th June 2022

Estonia: CBD and cannabis regulation, June 2022

Written by Lorenzo Guaragna | 8th June 2022

Hemp grown from EU-certified seeds or of less than 0.2% THC is exempt from the legal definition of cannabis in Estonia. This report offers a detailed overview of the legal...

EFSA publishes statement on CBD and novel foods ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 7th June 2022

EFSA puts novel food assessment on hold for applicants to provide missing data

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 7th June 2022

A hold has been placed on European novel food assessment after the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) said it was unable to proceed due to identified knowledge gaps in safety...

Switzerland: CBD and cannabis regulation, May 2022

Written by Fernanda Tucunduva | 30th May 2022

This report offers a detailed overview of Switzerland's regulatory regime for cannabis, CBD and hemp, covering all policy areas and discussing future changes to the law ...

FSS confirms enforcement of non-compliant products ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 27th May 2022

Czech Republic: CBD and cannabis regulation, May 2022

Written by Dmytro Korchahin | 26th May 2022

This report offers a detailed overview of the current legal regime for hemp, CBD and cannabis in the Czech Republic, covering all policy areas from cultivation and processing to extracts...

UK FSA’s slow-moving novel food authorisation process feeds frustration

Written by CannIntelligence | 20th May 2022

It’s been two years since the deadline for CBD companies to apply for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) novel foods authorisation, yet none have been authorised and few have been...

CBD watchdog Leafreport tests sleeping products, with eye-opening results

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 20th May 2022

The need to improve sleep is one of the main reasons why US consumers buy CBD, according to CBD-Intel’s latest market research; however, a recent report from a CBD watchdog...

Minutes from EFSA meeting on CBD have been published ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 13th May 2022

UK: CBD and cannabis regulation, May 2022

Written by Marija Obradovic | 12th May 2022

This report offers a comprehensive overview of the regulatory framework for hemp, CBD and cannabis in the UK ...

UK FSA updates novel food list – but what difference will it make to the market?

Written by Freddie Dawson | 5th May 2022

The recent update to the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA)’s list of CBD products linked to validated novel food applications has created further issues and questions in the industry –...

Update nearly doubles the length of UK FSA's novel food applications list

Written by Freddie Dawson | 5th May 2022

The list of products linked to novel food applications in the UK has nearly doubled in length with the addition of 2,446 products by the Foods Standards Agency (FSA) ...

Kanavape ruling: 17 months on, EU-wide compliance remains patchy and unsure

Written by Sergi Riudalbàs Clemente | 4th May 2022

The European Commission has emphasised once again that EU member states must apply the ruling of the Courts of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the Kanavape decision to...

Status of statement relating to CBD and novel food has been updated ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 29th April 2022

Different strokes for different folks – why the EU's not all one for wellness CBD

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 26th April 2022

Companies selling CBD wellness products in the EU must be wary of the lack of harmonisation at the EU level and the potential complications this can bring ...

FSA issues final call for evidence linking products to applications ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 22nd April 2022

'Final call' as UK FSA prepares to update validated CBD novel food application list

Written by Freddie Dawson | 21st April 2022

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is to update its list of products linked to validated CBD novel food applications to reflect those linked to a credible application and which...

Polish court decision on hemp as novel food could have big ramifications

Written by Freddie Dawson | 14th April 2022

A Polish appeals court has put forward a decision that may be out of kilter with many other interpretations of the status of hemp as a novel food ...

Appeals court hands hemp company a victory in Polish 'novel food' battle

Written by CannIntelligence | 14th April 2022

A Polish appeals court has accepted arguments that hemp was consumed before 1997, making it non-novel and leading the court to overturn a decision by the country’s Chief Sanitary Inspectorate...

Regulatory report: the Kanavape ruling’s impact on EU harmonisation of CBD

Written by Lorenzo Guaragna | 14th April 2022

This report aims to analyse the developments of the European CBD regulatory landscape almost one and a half years after the crucial ruling of the Kanavape case ...

Market report: analysis of the UK FSA-validated novel food application list

Written by CannIntelligence | 13th April 2022

This report offers analysis and insight into the recently published FSA list of oral CBD products for which a novel food application has been made and accepted (but not yet...

EIHA gives warm welcome to EU-wide THC limits, but uncertainties remain

Written by CannIntelligence | 13th April 2022

Maximum THC levels for hempseed foods and oil across the EU are a major step forward in clarifying the regulation of hemp-derived products, according to the European Industrial Hemp Association...

Ireland: CBD and cannabis regulation, April 2022

Written by Laura Garay Gómez | 12th April 2022

This report offers a detailed overview of the current regulatory regime in place in Ireland for CBD, hemp and cannabis ...

UK broadcaster Channel 4 puts its weight behind Cannaray and the CBD market

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 12th April 2022

UK public service TV network Channel 4 believes the country’s CBD market will continue to grow and has backed its position by investing in the Cannaray brand ...

Many high street CBD products must be removed from sale, research shows

Written by JuditBach | 12th April 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Many high street CBD products must be removed from sale, research shows The majority of CBD oral products now on the UK market will have to be...

Through a glass darkly – CHUMP aims to spread a little post-Brexit light on CBD

Written by CannIntelligence | 1st April 2022

UK authorities moved today (1st April) to give new clarity on the legal status of CBD and other cannabinoids, with a new department ready to clear up Home Office mess...

FSA publishes list of products linked to novel food applications ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 31st March 2022

UK FSA finally publishes long-rumoured list of validated novel food applications

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 31st March 2022

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a list of around 3,500 CBD food products whose applications for novel food status have been validated or still await validation ...

EC meeting notes on THC levels published ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 30th March 2022

European Commission moving ahead slowly on permissible THC levels in food

Written by CannIntelligence | 24th March 2022

THC levels have been established for certain hemp foodstuffs, which may later govern the amount of THC allowed in ingestible cannabinoid products, experts working for the European Commission have confirmed...

Experts discuss wide-ranging hemp and CBD reforms ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 15th March 2022

Issues at upcoming agricultural meeting ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 11th March 2022

Still no discussion of increased THC allowed in food products ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 11th March 2022

‘A major step forward’ for CBD as EC validates a few novel food applications

Written by CannIntelligence | 2nd March 2022

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has validated the novel food applications of at least five CBD producers, marking what one company called an “important milestone” in the ongoing saga...

FSA validates more CBD applications ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 22nd February 2022

CannIntelligence regulatory news in brief, 12th-18th February 2022

Written by CannIntelligence | 21st February 2022

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from Greece, Italy, Switzerland, the UK, US federal, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Argentina, Chile, India, Thailand...

EU Commission validates novel food applications ...

Written by CannIntelligence | 16th February 2022

CannIntelligence regulatory news in brief, 5th-11th February 2022

Written by CannIntelligence | 14th February 2022

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from Greece, Italy, Switzerland, the UK, US federal, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Argentina, Chile, India, Thailand...

CannIntelligence regulatory news in brief, 29th January-4th February 2022

Written by CannIntelligence | 5th February 2022

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from Greece, Italy, Switzerland, the UK, US federal, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Argentina, Chile, India, Thailand...

Will UK FSA at last publish an updated list of validated novel food applications?

Written by Freddie Dawson | 2nd February 2022

Don't hold your breath, but rumours are swirling that the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) will soon publish an updated, completed list of CBD novel food applications that have been...

CannIntelligence regulatory news in brief, 22nd-28th January 2022

Written by CannIntelligence | 29th January 2022

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Iceland, UK, Canada, US, Argentina, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Thailand ...

CBD’s popularity sparks gold rush to develop rare cannabinoids

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 19th January 2022

Potential demand for rarer cannabinoids is prompting firms to explore other methods of manufacturing, such as biosynthesis and chemical synthesis, to give higher yields at lower...

Industry challenge under way as France officially brings in CBD regulations at last

Written by CannIntelligence | 12th January 2022

The French CBD industry is planning to fight back against a decree that continues to deny shops the right to sell CBD flowers or hemp leaves to consumers ...

Regulatory report: Hungary, January 2022

Written by Sergi Riudalbàs Clemente | 10th January 2022

This report offers a comprehensive overview of the current regulations in place in Hungary for CBD and related products, including laws around medical and recreational cannabis ...

CBD-Intel's crystal ball reveals possible intoxicating prospects for the year ahead

Written by Freddie Dawson | 29th December 2021

“Intoxicating” will be the word to watch for and THC will be the main driver for developments in 2022, CBD-Intel predicts ...

British Cannabis to manufacture Elixinol for UK and EU after slip-up on novel food

Written by Freddie Dawson | 28th December 2021

Elixinol will continue to be produced for the UK under a licensing agreement with British Cannabis despite having pulled out of the UK and European markets after missing the boat...

How well did we do? CBD-Intel’s predictions for 2021 reviewed

Written by Freddie Dawson | 28th December 2021

CBD-Intel was on point in its 2021 predictions. Much like the preceding year, we believed 2021 would largely be defined more by what did not happen than what did ...

Intoxicating hemp products in the US – opportunity or risk?

Written by Anthony Traurig | 20th December 2021

Some sellers of intoxicating cannabinoid products claim legality under the 2018 US Farm Bill. CBD-Intel believes that many hemp-derived cannabinoids do not violate federal controlled substance law ...

Regulatory report: Germany, December 2021

Written by Fernanda Tucunduva | 14th December 2021

Changes are on the horizon for Germany's recreational cannabis regime. This report covers Germany's regulatory framework for hemp, CBD and cannabis ...

Growing investor interest sparks more funding for psychedelic clinical trials

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 10th December 2021

The potential of psychedelics to treat a range of mental health conditions continues to attract increasing levels of funding for clinical trials as firms work towards bringing them into mainstream...

Regulatory report: Slovenia, December 2021

Written by Sergi Riudalbàs Clemente | 2nd December 2021

Slovenia's stance on CBD in the light of the Kanavape case isn't clear; recreational cannabis rules not likely change; medicinal cannabis rules might change ...

Novel food process 'has trapped Britain's CBD industry in a frustrating limbo'

Written by CannIntelligence | 2nd December 2021

A market that cannot innovate stagnates – and that is exactly what is happening with CBD in the UK because of delays in the novel food application process which mean...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 20th-26th November

Written by CannIntelligence | 26th November 2021

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from Austria, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Malta, UK, US, Argentina, Brazil, India, Israel, Panama and Thailand ...

Hempro returns to German courts in bid to overturn rejection of hemp imports

Written by CannIntelligence | 24th November 2021

A German hemp producer and retailer is going to court hoping to overturn a rejection of its application to import hemp products from Austria. The new German government may pre-empt...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 13th-19th November

Written by CannIntelligence | 19th November 2021

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from France, Germany, Malta, Slovenia, Ukraine, the US, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Israel, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Uruguay ...

European Commission commentary on French CBD rules raises wider questions

Written by CannIntelligence | 19th November 2021

Questions on European policies banning flowers and outlining permitted THC levels in food ingredients have been raised by a commentary from the EC to a French proposal ...

The suspense continues, still with no end in sight to the UK's novel food saga

Written by Freddie Dawson | 3rd November 2021

October has ended and November begun with still no further update from the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) on the ongoing novel food application...

UK advertising watchdog raps shopping channel over CBD firm's health claims

Written by Freddie Dawson | 18th October 2021

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has held a shopping infomercial channel to account for claims made for a CBD product being marketed during one of its shows ...

High Tide enters UK market with £9m purchase of Scotland's Blessed CBD

Written by Freddie Dawson | 11th October 2021

The Canadian cannabis retailer High Tide has made a move into the UK CBD sector by purchasing 80% of the Scottish CBD company Blessed CBD for just over £9m ...

Lidl has a change of heart, removing edible hemp products from its shelves

Written by CannIntelligence | 21st September 2021

Discount supermarket chain Lidl has removed foods containing hemp from its stores in Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands amid concerns that the products contain excessive levels of THC ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 11th-17th September

Written by CannIntelligence | 17th September 2021

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from Czech Republic, EU, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, UK, US and Costa Rica ...

Beverage brands still searching for the right solution to their drink problem

Written by CannIntelligence | 9th September 2021

CBD beverages continue to be a popular niche sub-category for producers, with brands still experimenting and bringing out new variations. Some significant regulatory concerns remain for the mid/long-term. Neither the...

Horse sense or dog trial? The science and law behind CBD petcare products

Written by CannIntelligence | 1st September 2021

CBD pet products remain in a grey area in terms of both legality and effectiveness – but there have been some attempts in both to shed light into the darkness...

Regulatory report: Portugal, August 2021

Written by Laura Garay Gómez | 17th August 2021

This report covers the current legal regime for hemp, CBD and cannabis in Portugal ...

Could e-cig 'shake and vape' be a model for sales of ingestible CBD products?

Written by CBD-Intel | 5th August 2021

There remains no certainty over the future regulation of ingestible CBD products in many jurisdictions ...

EU novel food assessment: No easy end in sight

Written by CBD-Intel | 16th July 2021

CBD growth in the UK could be boosted by a report from a new taskforce on post-Brexit regulatory change. But how likely is it that the recommendations will be implemented?...

A long process – Europe's still asking questions about novel food submission

Written by CannIntelligence | 14th July 2021

A year and eight months after Cibdol submitted its novel food application for EU authorisation of synthetically produced CBD, the Swiss company is still fielding questions from the European Food...

Regulatory report: Norway, July 2021

Written by Lorenzo Guaragna | 13th July 2021

Cannabis and hemp fall under the same regulatory framework in Norway. This report addresses the current legal regime for CBD, hemp and cannabis ...

Regulatory report: Finland, July 2021

Written by Dmytro Korchahin | 12th July 2021

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework for hemp, CBD and cannabis in Finland, covering all areas from cultivation to finished products and import/export restrictions ...

Italian company gains EU validation for synthetic CBD novel food application

Written by Freddie Dawson | 8th July 2021

The European Commission (EC) has validated a novel food application submitted by the Italian company Farmabios for a synthetic CBD. This is the first step to gaining novel food authorisation...

EU 'non-paper' lays out the current state of European cannabinoid regulation

Written by Freddie Dawson | 6th July 2021

The Council of the European Union (CEU) has published a “non-paper” clarifying its thinking on the legal position of cannabis, hemp and cannabinoids within the EU and giving an overview of...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 27th June-2nd July

Written by CannIntelligence | 2nd July 2021

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from Andorra, EU, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, UK, Ukraine, Mexico, US and Uruguay ...

Irish novel food enforcement coming – but not on cold-pressed extracts

Written by Freddie Dawson | 30th June 2021

Enforcement action will take place in the coming months against CBD products on Irish retailers’ shelves that violate EU novel food regulations. However, cold-pressed hemp extracts will not be included...

Regulatory report: CBD as a dietary supplement in the US and EU

Written by CannIntelligence | 28th June 2021

As CBD grows in popularity, its regulatory status remains poorly defined. In this report CBD-Intel reviews the regulatory framework of dietary supplements and where CBD fits, or would fit, within...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 19th-26th June

Written by CannIntelligence | 25th June 2021

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Canada, Mexico, US, Chile and Colombia ...

It’s all about the brand as firms look to expand across the US and beyond

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 22nd June 2021

Brand creation and consolidation is driving a number of major business deals in the US market ...

France to clarify regulation of CBD hemp extracts with upcoming decree

Written by CannIntelligence | 11th June 2021

A draft ministerial decree to clarify the regulation of CBD in France is under consideration, but many in the industry are unhappy with the proposed measures ...

Regulatory report: Austria, June 2021

Written by Lorenzo Guaragna | 10th June 2021

This regulatory report looks at the current situation for CBD in Austria, focusing on cultivation, processing, import and export, extracts and finished products ...

Online retailer report: the French market

Written by CannIntelligence | 3rd June 2021

This report identifies the top online retailers selling into the French market and provides insights into the prevalence of brands and product types being offered ...

It's complicated: German court ruling adds further confusion to hemp law

Written by CannIntelligence | 3rd June 2021

The legality of selling hemp flowers as well as hemp leaf tea in Germany is no clearer despite the recent ruling by the country’s highest court that low-THC industrial hemp...

Regulatory report: Spain, May 2021

Written by Laura Garay Gómez | 25th May 2021

Significant changes are not expected for Spanish CBD and cannabis regulation in the short term as the main political parties remain conservative. This report provides an overview of the current...

Regulatory report: Bulgaria, May 2021

Written by Nicolas Makrides | 24th May 2021

This report offers an overview of the current regulatory regime in Bulgaria for CBD, hemp and cannabis, covering all areas from cultivation and processing to finished products, and medical and...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 15th-21st May

Written by CannIntelligence | 21st May 2021

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from EU, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Lithuania, Switzerland, UK, US, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Ecuador, Morocco and South Africa ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 8th-14th May

Written by CannIntelligence | 14th May 2021

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from Austria, Germany, Greece, Malta, Spain, the UK, the US, China, Japan, New Zealand, Panama and Uruguay ...

The Future of CBD in Europe post novel food regulations

Written by CannIntelligence | 12th May 2021

Tim Phillips, CBD-Intel’s managing director, recently presented at CBD Live during VOXPO – Virtual Online Vape & CBD Expo on 28th April 2021. In addition to an overview of the...

Regulatory report: current and future regulation of CBD pouches in the EU

Written by Pablo Cano Trilla | 12th May 2021

CBD pouches are currently most likely to fall under a general consumer regime, considering the existing EU legal framework. This report discusses the various ways in which such products could...

Regulatory report: UK, May 2021

Written by Marija Obradovic | 10th May 2021

This report offers an in-depth look at the current regulatory framework for hemp, CBD and cannabis in the UK, including its medical and recreational cannabis regime ...

Online retailer report: the UK market

Written by CannIntelligence | 4th May 2021

This report identifies the top online retailers selling into the CBD market in the UK and provides insights into the prevalence of brands and product types being offered ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 24th-30th April

Written by CannIntelligence | 30th April 2021

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from Belgium, Latvia Portugal, UK, US, Argentina, Armenia, Australia and Brazil ...

Regulatory report: Slovakia, April 2021

Written by Dmytro Korchahin | 28th April 2021

CBD will become legal for the first time in Slovakia on 1st May 2021. This report offers a detailed overview of the regulatory framework in the country for hemp, CBD...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 17th-23rd April

Written by CannIntelligence | 23rd April 2021

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from Germany, Latvia Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, UK, Canada, US, China, Lesotho and...

UK FSA releases initial validated novel food application list

Written by Freddie Dawson | 23rd April 2021

The long-anticipated UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) initial list of products supported by a validated CBD novel food application has been released ...

How fast is the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) novel food application validation process moving?

Written by CannIntelligence | 22nd April 2021

It does not look like good news. The only two companies (controlling three brands that contain 23 individually listed products) included in the initial list of validated applications both say...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 10th-16th April

Written by CannIntelligence | 16th April 2021

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from France, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine and the US ...

How cannabis derivatives could help to preserve the miracle of modern medicine

Written by CannIntelligence | 13th April 2021

Could cannabinoids, including CBD, provide a partial solution to the growing danger of diseases becoming resistant to existing antibiotics? ...

Regulatory report: Denmark, April 2021

Written by Lorenzo Guaragna | 13th April 2021

Cultivation of hemp with less than 0.2% THC is legal in Denmark. This report provides an overview of the country's regulatory framework for CBD, hemp and cannabis ...

Regulatory report: Sweden, April 2021

Written by Dmytro Korchahin | 8th April 2021

This report offers an overview of the current regulatory framework in place for hemp, CBD and cannabis in Sweden ...

Regulatory report: France, April 2021

Written by CannIntelligence | 8th April 2021

The future regulation, and interpretation of existing rules, of cannabis in all its forms is a recurring subject in France. This report provides an overview of the current regulatory framework...

Now that the deadline for applications has passed, when should enforcement action from the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) be expected?

Written by CannIntelligence | 1st April 2021

The FSA told CBD-Intel during a recent conference that – unsurprisingly – no actions would be taken until after the list of validated/administratively checked pending validation applications had been published. Thus...

Top brands & pricing report: the Canadian market, Q4 2020 – edibles

Written by Maria Alejandra Estanga | 1st April 2021

This report addresses the changes to the product offering and brand landscape for CBD products in Canada between the third and fourth quarters of 2020, focusing specifically on the edibles...

Regulatory report: Switzerland, March 2021

Written by Laura Garay Gómez | 29th March 2021

Switzerland is currently experiencing important changes in its cannabis regulation. This report details the current regulatory framework for hemp, CBD and cannabis, and provides information on forthcoming changes ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 20th-26th March

Written by CannIntelligence | 26th March 2021

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from the EU, France, Germany, the UK, the US, China and Thailand ...

Top brands & pricing report: the Austrian market, Q4 2020 – edibles

Written by Maria Alejandra Estanga | 25th March 2021

This report addresses the changes to the product offering and brand landscape for CBD products in Austria between the third and fourth quarters of 2020, focusing specifically on the edibles...

Mixed feelings as UK industry sees pros and cons in FSA switch on novel foods

Written by CannIntelligence | 25th March 2021

Industry reaction to the change in UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) novel food submission requirements is mixed, some welcoming it while others say it reveals failings of management and...

Was the UK FSA decision to make changes to the novel food application timeline really that unexpected?

Written by CannIntelligence | 25th March 2021

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has ruffled a few feathers by changing its criteria for allowing products to stay on the market. Instead of requiring a validated novel food...

GenCanna acquires white label company Taylor Mammon in transatlantic merger

Written by Freddie Dawson | 22nd March 2021

UK white label CBD company Taylor Mammon has been acquired by US hemp firm GenCanna ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 13th-19th March

Written by CannIntelligence | 19th March 2021

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from Belgium, France, Italy, Slovakia, the UK, Canada, the US and South Africa ...

Regulatory report: Poland, March 2021

Written by Laura Garay Gómez | 19th March 2021

This report offers an overview of the current regulations in place for CBD and cannabis in Poland, including all aspects from cultivation and processing, to finished products, medical and recreational...

With ingredient prices tumbling, why are CBD consumers still paying so much?

Written by CannIntelligence | 18th March 2021

A drop in the cost of bulk CBD has not yet been wholly reflected in falling CBD product prices – but are we about to witness a perfect storm...

Consumer survey report: CBD continues to be popular in the UK

Written by CannIntelligence | 18th March 2021

This report is based on a consumer survey undertaken during December 2020 and January 2021 in order to gain insight into user types, behaviour, and preferences, along with attitudes around...

Top brands & pricing report: the Netherlands market, Q4 2020 – edibles

Written by Maria Alejandra Estanga | 17th March 2021

This report addresses the changes to the product offering and brand landscape for CBD products in the Netherlands between the third and fourth quarters of 2020, focusing specifically on the...

UK Food Standards Agency relaxes the rules slightly on novel food submissions

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 15th March 2021

Companies now only to have submitted an application to the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) in order for their edible CBD products to stay on the market after 1st April...

Top brands & pricing report: the Swiss market, Q4 2020 – edibles

Written by Maria Alejandra Estanga | 15th March 2021

This report addresses the changes to the product offering and brand landscape for CBD products in Switzerland between the third and fourth quarters of 2020, focusing specifically on edibles, including...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 6th-12th March

Written by CannIntelligence | 12th March 2021

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from Czech Republic, France, Greece, Switzerland, Canada, the UK, Mexico, the US, Costa Rica, China, Morocco and Taiwan ...

Will the FSA-validated novel food submission list reveal commercially sensitive information?

Written by CannIntelligence | 11th March 2021

There’s been some worry that the eventual list of brands with a novel food application validated by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) will reveal commercially sensitive information such as...

Anxiety in Northern Ireland, UK's EU gateway, as novel food deadline looms

Written by CannIntelligence | 11th March 2021

As the UK’s deadline for novel food applications looms, many firms are upbeat about the prospects for CBD businesses in Northern Ireland, but almost all those CBD-Intel spoke to expressed...

UK FSA picks up the pace with at least one novel food application validated

Written by Freddie Dawson | 5th March 2021

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is moving forward at pace with at least one CBD novel food application having been validated ...

Industry milestone as firms start to publicly list on UK stock exchange

Written by CannIntelligence | 5th March 2021

Investing in the medical cannabis and CBD space in the UK is only likely to continue as companies are now legally allowed to list on Europe’s biggest stock exchange, while...

Top brands & pricing report: the French market, Q4 2020 – overview

Written by Maria Alejandra Estanga | 3rd March 2021

This report addresses the changes to the product offering and brand landscape for CBD products in France between the third and fourth quarters of 2020 ...

Top brands & pricing report: the French market, Q4 2020 – edibles

Written by Maria Alejandra Estanga | 3rd March 2021

This report addresses the changes to the product offering and brand landscape for CBD products in France between the third and fourth quarters of 2020, focusing specifically on the edibles...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 20-26th February

Written by CannIntelligence | 26th February 2021

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from Germany, Iceland, Norway, the UK, the US, Colombia, Ghana, Japan, Morocco, Pakistan and Thailand ...

Top brands & pricing report: the German market, Q4 2020 – edibles

Written by Maria Alejandra Estanga | 22nd February 2021

This report addresses the changes to the product offering and brand landscape for CBD products in Germany between the third and fourth quarters of 2020, focusing specifically on the edibles...

Top brands & pricing report: the German market, Q4 2020 – pet products

Written by Maria Alejandra Estanga | 22nd February 2021

This report addresses the changes to the product offering and brand landscape in the German CBD market between the third and fourth quarters of 2020, focusing specifically on the pet...

Podcast: cold-pressed technology, novel food guidelines and the impact of Brexit

Written by CannIntelligence | 22nd February 2021

Jon Bruford, CBD-Intel's podcasts editor, is joined by the CEO & co-founder of the Greenheart CBD Ltd, Mark Canavan, an Irish-owned company that produces and sells CBD oil made from...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 13th-19th February

Written by CannIntelligence | 19th February 2021

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from Belgium, the EU, the UK the US and Thailand ...

Top brands & pricing report: the UK market, Q4 2020 – overview

Written by Maria Alejandra Estanga | 16th February 2021

This report addresses the changes to the product offering and brand landscape for CBD products in the UK between the third and fourth quarters of...

Regulatory report: Netherlands, February 2021

Written by Dmytro Korchahin | 15th February 2021

The broad legal framework for hemp, CBD and medical cannabis in the Netherlands will remain unchanged for now due to upcoming parliamentary elections. This report covers the current rules for...

Will the EFSA look to modify its approach in light of action on novel food in the UK?

Written by CannIntelligence | 12th February 2021

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has stated that it is in contact with other similar agencies such as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the UK, but only specified that it...

Jazz Pharmaceuticals buys Epidiolex manufacturer GW Pharma for $7.2bn

Written by Freddie Dawson | 3rd February 2021

GW Pharmaceuticals, the British manufacturer of the CBD-based epilepsy drug Epidiolex, has been acquired by Jazz Pharmaceuticals in a cash and shares deal worth over $7bn ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 23rd-29th January

Written by CannIntelligence | 29th January 2021

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from Belgium, the EU France, Poland, Romania, Spain the US, Costa Rica, Guyana and Indonesia ...

European Commission decides CBD from entire plant can be used in cosmetics

Written by Freddie Dawson | 27th January 2021

CBD extracted from the whole Cannabis sativa plant will be allowed in cosmetic products in the EU, according to a preliminary conclusion by the European Commission conveyed to CBD-Intel ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 16th-22nd January

Written by CannIntelligence | 22nd January 2021

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, the US, Brazil, Costa Rica, Thailand and...

Regulatory report: North Macedonia, January 2021

Written by CannIntelligence | 11th January 2021

Unlike psychoactive cannabis, cultivation and processing of industrial hemp is not allowed in North Macedonia – however this may change. This report offers an overview of the current and likely...

It could have been so much worse: 2020 was CBD's year in the waiting-room

Written by Freddie Dawson | 1st January 2021

For many 2020 will always carry an asterisk. The CBD industry was – overall – more fortunate than many other sectors ...

A world of change – but don't expect 2021 to deliver very much new regulation

Written by CannIntelligence | 31st December 2020

Multiple jurisdictions are planning significant legislation on both CBD and hemp-related matters, but it seems regulation in 2021 could be defined as much by what doesn’t happen as by the...

The long wait goes on for a successful European novel food application

Written by Anthony Traurig | 28th December 2020

Officials from the European Commission (EC) met with CBD-Intel to discuss the status of novel food applications in light of the ruling in the Kanavape case ...

Regulatory report: the implications of the Kanavape case on CBD in the EU

Written by Anthony Traurig | 14th December 2020

The implications of the Kanavape ruling could be far-reaching. This report examines the decision by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) and some of its likely consequences...

News analysis

Avazo has its collar felt by the FDA/FTC over 'unsubstantiated COVID-19 claims'

Written by Freddie Dawson | 14th December 2020

Another company has been warned by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to stop claiming CBD can cure or mitigate the symptoms of...

Regulatory report: Ireland, December 2020

Written by CannIntelligence | 9th December 2020

Cannabis, THC and CBN are controlled substances in Ireland under the Misuse of Drugs Act, but CBD and CBG are not. This report offers an overview of the current regime...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 28th November-4th December

Written by CannIntelligence | 4th December 2020

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from Belgium, Cyprus, the EU, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Slovakia, Spain, the US, Colombia, Costa Rica, New Zealand and Thailand ...

EC to review novel food applications following change of heart on CBD

Written by Freddie Dawson | 4th December 2020

The European Commission (EC) will start to review novel food applications after reversing its opinion on the narcotic status of CBD, the EC has confirmed to CBD-Intel ...

What does the European Commissions (EC)'s change in opinion on CBD as a narcotic mean?

Written by CannIntelligence | 4th December 2020

The announcement is a full reversal from the EC on a position that many found surprising in the first place. It marks a stellar period for the regulation of CBD...

Global regulatory tracker historical updates

Written by CannIntelligence | 1st December 2020

The following is a historical compilation of the updates to the global CBD regulatory tracker from February 2021 to present. Click on each date to expand the list of updates...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 21st-27th November

Written by CannIntelligence | 27th November 2020

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from the EU, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, the US, Israel, South Africa, Thailand and...

How important is the CJEU decision on the Kanavape case?

Written by CannIntelligence | 20th November 2020

How important is the CJEU decision on the Kanavape case? The judgement in favour of CBD from the Courts of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) will almost certainly have significant...

EU court rules at last in Kanavape case: CBD cannot be deemed a narcotic

Written by Freddie Dawson | 19th November 2020

CBD must not be regarded a narcotic drug, even under UN Convention definitions, whether or not it is extracted from hemp flowers, the Court of Justice of the European Union...

Regulatory report: Italy, November 2020

Written by Lorenzo Guaragna | 16th November 2020

The Italian regulatory landscape differentiates between hemp and cannabis. This report offers a detailed overview of the current regime for CBD as well as for medical and recreational cannabis ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 31st October-6th November

Written by CannIntelligence | 6th November 2020

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from France, Germany, Lithuania, the UK, the US, Argentina, Australia, China, Costa Rica, Guyana, Israel, New Zealand, Panama, Russia and Uruguay ...

UK novel foods committee provides food for thought on white-label ingredients

Written by Freddie Dawson | 6th November 2020

Concerns over traceability, limiting final use and demonstrating safety of final products could make it difficult to grant UK novel food approval to CBD ingredients producers and white label manufacturers...

Regulatory report: Greece, November 2020

Written by CannIntelligence | 5th November 2020

There is currently no specific national legislation in Greece relating to CBD, nor are there any restrictions that could prohibit the sale and import of CBD isolates, provided that the...

Little fear of a glut in the UK market if EU decides to classify CBD as a narcotic

Written by CannIntelligence | 3rd November 2020

Companies do not feel much risk of a glut of CBD-containing food, drink and dietary supplement products or cannabinoid ingredients coming into the UK market if the EU classifies CBD...

Top brands and pricing report: flower category expands in Italy

Written by Maria Alejandra Estanga | 2nd November 2020

This report offers a summary of the CBD product offering and brand landscape in Italy, covering change in brand engagement with product categories, products and price analysis, and analysis of...

No plans to ease restrictions on flowers, says UK Home Office

Written by CannIntelligence | 29th October 2020

The UK Home Office has stated it has no plans to ease restrictions on using flowers for extraction before the EU exit transition period ends on 1st January 2021 ...

Funding and support promised for hemp sector development in Yunnan

Written by CannIntelligence | 29th October 2020

A CNY5bn ($745m) fund and three years of CNY100m ($14.9m) funding have been promised as part of a hemp sector development plan for Kunming City, the capital of Yunnan Province...

What impact could a decision in the recent Dusseldorf lawsuit have on the German CBD sector?

Written by CannIntelligence | 23rd October 2020

The company of the president of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) has challenged a ban on the sale of all foods containing...

Nestlé enters European CBD market with soft gel capsules

Written by CannIntelligence | 23rd October 2020

Nestlé has taken a baby step into the European cannabidiol market just a year after creating its own CBD line in the US and will now distribute soft gel CBD...

Ministerial decree causes further confusion for the Italian market

Written by CannIntelligence | 22nd October 2020

A ministerial decree listing oral administration of CBD as a medicine under Italy’s Narcotics Law is meant to clear the way for the introduction of Epidyolex into the market, not...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 10th-16th October

Written by CannIntelligence | 19th October 2020

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from the EU, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy Switzerland, the UK, Canada, Mexico, the US, Argentina, Australia, Israel, New Zealand, Nigeria, Rwanda, South...

Red yeast rice and stem cells could point the way ahead for FDA regulation of CBD

Written by CannIntelligence | 16th October 2020

The apparently unrelated fields of red yeast rice and stem cell research could provide clues as to how the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) might deal with market regulation...

Do companies need toxicological study data included in UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) novel food applications for them to be validated?

Written by CannIntelligence | 9th October 2020

There are still quite a few unanswered questions regarding the novel food application process under the FSA. Fortunately the requirement of having toxicological data...

German city's ban on foods containing natural CBD extracts faces legal test

Written by CannIntelligence | 7th October 2020

A decision by the German city of Düsseldorf to prohibit the sale of all foods containing CBD, including in natural extract form, faces a legal challenge from local hemp wholesaler...

Is increased uncertainty in established markets driving interest in secondary markets such as Asia?

Written by CannIntelligence | 2nd October 2020

There has been increased interest in secondary markets that has resulted in some positive...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 19th-25th September

Written by CannIntelligence | 25th September 2020

This week's regulatory news in brief includes updates from Spain, the UK, the US, Hong Kong, South Africa and...

ACI consortium approach to obtain safety data for CBD moves forward

Written by Freddie Dawson | 25th September 2020

The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) will move forward with its consortium approach to obtaining toxicology and safety data for CBD with at least 15 companies having signed up...

Researchers suggest CBD could work with terpenes in COVID-19 treatment

Written by CannIntelligence | 14th September 2020

Studies looking at the potential for CBD to treat or alleviate COVID-19 symptoms continue to progress – with one study hinting at promising results combining CBD with other terpene products...

Is the argument against classing CBD as a narcotic quite as clear-cut as they say?

Written by Freddie Dawson | 11th September 2020

What should the industry make of the recent paper from 11 industry associations putting forward a unified position on the issues surrounding the potential for CBD to be considered a...

Podcast: what can European markets do with CBD Novel Food applications?

Written by CannIntelligence | 2nd September 2020

CBD-Intel managing director, Tim Phillips, discusses the main facts and issues surrounding CBD and Novel Food status in European markets. He presents the key aspects of the delay, the political...

CBD food products to remain illegal for three years

Written by JuditBach | 1st September 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CBD food products to remain illegal for three years New report from CBD-Intel explores issues surrounding CBD as a novel food Don’t expect to see legal CBD...

Worse delays feared for European CBD novel food authorisations

Written by CannIntelligence | 27th August 2020

Do not expect European novel food authorisations before the end of 2022 at the very earliest and do not expect generic authorisations to cover non-applicant products, a new report from...

Love Hemp and Mile High see silver lining in COVID-19 pandemic for UK CBD sales

Written by Freddie Dawson | 25th August 2020

Expansion plans by two major players suggest confidence in the future of the CBD market in the UK, with one anticipating a continuing rise in sales driven by reactions to...

German firm waits to hear whether new CBD oil will be deemed 'novel food'

Written by CannIntelligence | 24th August 2020

A German company is still waiting to hear from the authorities two months after launching new CBD products that could be considered food supplements ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 15th-21st August

Written by CannIntelligence | 21st August 2020

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from France, Germany, Poland, the UK, Canada, Mexico, the US, Argentina, Brazil, Israel, New Zealand, South Africa and Uruguay ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 8th-14th August

Written by CannIntelligence | 14th August 2020

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from Czech Republic, Cyprus, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Canada, Mexico, the US, Israel, Panama, Paraguay, South Africa and Uruguay ...

Nanotechnology could improve the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids

Written by CannIntelligence | 13th August 2020

Nanotechnology – referring to any kind of technology dealing in very small scales such as atomic, molecular or supramolecular – could improve some of the disadvantages of cannabinoids, such as...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 3rd-7th August

Written by CBD-Intel | 7th August 2020

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from the EU, Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, Netherlands, Portugal, Canada, Mexico, the US, China, Colombia, Israel, Thailand and...

Regulatory report: Lithuania, August 2020

Written by CannIntelligence | 4th August 2020

This regulatory report provides a detailed analysis of the current regulations in place in Lithuania, as well as discussing possible future legislation that could change the legal framework ...

Regulatory report: EU narcotics law leaves question mark over future of CBD

Written by CannIntelligence | 3rd August 2020

Confusion over whether CBD should be considered a narcotic drug has developed into a major question mark over the substance's future in Europe ...

What are CBD-Intel's thoughts on the EC's position regarding CBD potentially being a narcotic?

Written by CannIntelligence | 24th July 2020

Current indications are that the EC is leaning heavily towards the idea that CBD does indeed count as a narcotic under the 1961 Un...

Distribution deals show faith in future of European CBD retail

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 22nd July 2020

Firms from Israel and South America are showing faith in the European CBD market, and its bricks-and-mortar retail, with distribution deals to place their products in a growing number of...

CBD drinks company reaps the benefits of TV advertising campaign

Written by Freddie Dawson | 20th July 2020

A TV advertising campaign has significantly boosted sales for a CBD drinks company and it hopes a new listing in a high-end chain of UK supermarkets will consolidate those gains...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 11th-17th July

Written by CannIntelligence | 20th July 2020

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Switzerland, Mexico, the US, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Israel ...

Think tank urges Poland's government to raise THC limit for hemp growers

Written by CannIntelligence | 16th July 2020

An influential Polish think tank has released a report calling for a relaxation of Poland’s cannabis regulations ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 4th-10th July

Written by CannIntelligence | 10th July 2020

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Sweden, Canada, Mexico, the US, Hong Kong, Israel, South Korea and Peru ...

Now that novel food applications in Europe are delayed, what does enforcement look like?

Written by CannIntelligence | 10th July 2020

Enforcement activity against food, drink and dietary supplement products placed on the market containing CBD continues despite the inability of companies to proceed with novel food applications due to the...

How is the novel food status of CBD progressing in Europe?

Written by CannIntelligence | 3rd July 2020

Several major developments have all happened at the same time for novel foods. Perhaps most importantly, one of the European Commission's departments - the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety -...

Finland's government looks set to take a fresh look at cannabis and CBD

Written by CannIntelligence | 30th June 2020

A shift in political outlook under 34-year-old prime minister Sanna Marin could signal a chance to revisit the legal status of CBD in Finland ...

Regulatory report: Romania, June 2020

Written by CannIntelligence | 30th June 2020

Pure CBD is not a scheduled substance in Romania. This report examines the current regulatory framework for hemp and CBD in Romania, covering all aspects from import and export to...

Strong online presence vital during COVID-19 crisis, CBD firm says

Written by Freddie Dawson | 29th June 2020

A strong online presence has been essential to resiliency through the COVID-19 pandemic, but many larger offline retail chains that have also focused on selling through these channels may still...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 20th-26th June

Written by CannIntelligence | 26th June 2020

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from France, Germany, Switzerland, the UK, Canada, the US, Australia, China, Israel and South Korea ...

EIHA launches novel food application consortium project

Written by Freddie Dawson | 26th June 2020

A new consortium project from the EIHA will put four separate novel food applications in to European and UK authorities after performing the necessary toxicological and safety studies ...

UK FSA provides further guidance for novel food application requirements

Written by Freddie Dawson | 26th June 2020

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has provided further guidance on when a CBD product would need to have a separate or new novel food authorisation ...

EC takes time out on novel food to decide if CBD is legally a narcotic

Written by Freddie Dawson | 24th June 2020

Progress on novel food authorisations for non-synthetic cannabinoids will be paused until European regulators decide whether extracts from hemp flowers constitute a drug under narcotics laws, CBD-Intel has learned ...

Ocean Spray's move into CBD drinks may make a path for others to follow

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 23rd June 2020

A new line of sparkling CBD drinks is to be launched in the Colorado market in what may be an indication of how high-profile companies approach the CBD market during...

UK agency offers a few hints about its plans for post-EU novel food process

Written by Freddie Dawson | 22nd June 2020

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has updated industry insiders on its preparations for a potentially separate system of novel food approval as its 31st March 2021 deadline draws nearer...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 13th-19th June

Written by CannIntelligence | 19th June 2020

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, Serbia, Mexico, the US, Australia, China, Israel, Malawi, Nepal, South Korea and St....

Researchers on safety and toxicity confident of hitting UK deadlines

Written by Freddie Dawson | 19th June 2020

An industry association study of the safety and toxicity of cannabinoids is expected to be completed in time to meet submission deadlines to keep CBD-containing food, beverage and supplement products...

French flavour house Robertet teams up to tackle European CBD market

Written by CannIntelligence | 17th June 2020

Major French flavours and fragrance manufacturer Robertet is making its first foray into European cultivation and processing of hemp oil extracts in a joint venture with Swiss CBD and hemp...

German would-be flower-sellers look for loophole amid legal confusion

Written by CannIntelligence | 19th May 2020

Setting up studies as a pretext to allow the sales of hemp flowers in Germany is unlikely to succeed – but more are expected to try it as they look...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 9th-14th May

Written by CannIntelligence | 15th May 2020

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from the EU, France, Czech Republic, Germany, the US, Israel and China ...

Regulatory report: Czech Republic, May 2020

Written by CannIntelligence | 14th May 2020

This report offers a thorough overview of the current regulatory regime for CBD in the Czech Republic, covering all aspects from extracts and finished products to medical and recreational cannabis...

Podcast: international opportunities for CBD

Written by CBD-Intel | 13th May 2020

Our managing director, Tim Phillips, discussed international CBD opportunities during the USA CBD Expo in Las Vegas in February. He examined cannabidiol developments and highlighted the number of companies and...

No argument – 0.2% THC limit is just fine as it is, Polish ministries agree

Written by CannIntelligence | 11th May 2020

Despite reports, Poland’s Ministry of Health is not engaged in a dispute with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development over the country’s limit of 0.2% THC in cultivated hemp...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 1st-8th May

Written by CannIntelligence | 8th May 2020

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from Germany, Iceland, Italy, the Netherlands, the US, Australia, Colombia Costa Rica, New Zealand and Thailand ...

Will COVID lead to delays in regulatory procedures?

Written by JuditBach | 1st May 2020

The ongoing pandemic lockdown looks to be ending in some areas with easing of measures in numerous jurisdictions. But the months lost – and continued social distancing measures which will...

Hemp coalition calls for regulation to be standardised between US states

Written by CannIntelligence | 1st May 2020

US regulators should standardise the definition of hemp between states to reduce confusion, red tape and non-compliance for companies trading across state lines, says a coalition of interested groups ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 25th-30th April

Written by CannIntelligence | 30th April 2020

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Poland, Switzerland the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, China and Thailand ...

Finnish company declares regulatory related bankruptcy

Written by CannIntelligence | 24th April 2020

Finnish authorities have cracked down on domestically based companies selling dietary supplements containing CBD, which they say lack EU authorisation, leading one of the largest importer of supplements to file...

Regulatory report: Croatia, April 2020

Written by CannIntelligence | 16th April 2020

Pure CBD is not itself regulated under the Croatian drug regime. This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework, including finished products, extracts, medical and recreational cannabis...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 21st-27th March

Written by CannIntelligence | 30th March 2020

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from Belgium, the EU, North Macedonia, Canada, the US, Australia, Bolivia, Colombia, Ghana, Panama, Peru and Thailand ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 17th-23rd March

Written by CannIntelligence | 23rd March 2020

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from Austria, Germany, Netherlands,UK, Canada, Mexico, the US, Australia, Israel and Myanmar ...

CBD products in Europe: challenges and trends in light of the current regulatory framework

Written by CannIntelligence | 20th March 2020

Lenka Hajnovicova, one of CBD-Intel’s legal analysts, presented the latest challenges and trends in light of the current regulatory framework of the cannabidiol sector at the Canapa Mundi in Rome...

Company launches CBD-infused hand sanitiser: business news in brief

Written by CannIntelligence | 20th March 2020

A company has launched a hand sanitiser infused with CBD, a US wellness brand is selling what it claims is the world’s first CBD blanket, and Dog-sledding champion Lance Mackey...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 10th-16th March

Written by CannIntelligence | 16th March 2020

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from the EU, Finland, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Mexico, the US, Colombia, Israel, Lebanon, Myanmar and Paraguay ...

Regulatory report: enforcement measures increase in Belgium

Written by CannIntelligence | 9th March 2020

This regulatory report covers the current situation for CBD in Belgium, looking at finished products, extracts, import and export rules and more ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 3rd-9th March

Written by CannIntelligence | 9th March 2020

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from the US, Colombia, Germany, Slovenia and...

EIHA statement leads to confusion over Germany’s novel food position

Written by CannIntelligence | 6th March 2020

German authorities and a major European hemp association have disagreed on the implications of correspondence regarding the novel status of hemp extracts ...

Join CBD-Intel for breakfast in Barcelona and pick our brains

Written by CannIntelligence | 26th February 2020

The first CBD-Intel Breakfast Briefing will be held in our home city of Barcelona on 13th March, to coincide with Europe’s largest cannabis trade show, Spannabis, and is free to...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 18th-24th February

Written by CannIntelligence | 24th February 2020

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from the US, Bulgaria, Ireland, Italy, Serbia, Switzerland, New Zealand, Israel and the...

Polish agricultural subcommittee meet to discuss hemp cultivation

Written by CannIntelligence | 20th February 2020

Polish lawmakers from the Permanent Subcommittee on Bioeconomy and Innovation in Agriculture at the Sejm – the lower chamber of the country’s parliament – recently hosted government officials, representatives of...

Scotland and Ireland take different approach to novel food legislation

Written by CannIntelligence | 19th February 2020

Scotland has not followed the rest of the UK in setting a deadline for novel food applications, while the Republic of Ireland has adopted an even more conservative approach, stating...

Owner of Brighton's Canna Kitchen charged with dealing cannabis

Written by CannIntelligence | 19th February 2020

The owner of the first cannabinoid restaurant in the UK has been charged with dealing cannabis ...

Is CBD a passing fad?

Written by CannIntelligence | 18th February 2020

Our managing director Tim Phillips recently participated as a speaker at the Future Cannabis Strategies Europe 2020 in London on 29th January. Tim discussed CBD within the wider cannabis sector...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 11th-17th February

Written by CannIntelligence | 17th February 2020

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from the US, the UK, Indonesia, South Africa, Germany, Ireland, Poland and the...

Regulatory report: CBD and hemp products – EU trademarks and patents

Written by CannIntelligence | 17th February 2020

This regulatory report looks at Intellectual Property law in relation to CBD and hemp products, focusing specifically on trademarks and patents and their requirements ...

UK FSA sets a March 2021 deadline for novel food applications

Written by Marija Obradovic | 13th February 2020

The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) today set 31st March 2021 as a deadline by when the industry players must submit their novel food application ...

Regulatory report: the path to the market for CBD foods under Article 4

Written by Pablo Cano Trilla | 13th February 2020

The aim of this report is to bring some clarity to the process of placing a food product on the EU market, looking at the options of Article 4 and...

Italy lays down limits for THC in edibles, but no mention of CBD

Written by CannIntelligence | 6th February 2020

A decree approved by Italy’s Ministry of Health has established firm limits for allowed levels of THC in edibles ...

‘Nothing to do with us’ – UK firms shrug off novel foods warning

Written by CannIntelligence | 4th February 2020

Companies selling foods containing CBD appear to be ignoring the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA)’s latest warning about the EU’s novel foods legislation – because, some of them claim, it...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 28th January-3rd February

Written by CannIntelligence | 3rd February 2020

This week's regulatory news in brief brings updates from the US, Canada, Uganda, Israel, the Philippines, Mexico, Thailand, Australia and Europe ...

So this is Brexit – but what does it mean for CBD trade, now or later?

Written by Barnaby Page | 3rd February 2020

As the UK exits Europe and enters its 11-month period of transition, what does Brexit actually mean for cross-Channel relationships, and for the CBD industry in particular? ...

US Congress members bid again to make CBD supplements legal

Written by CannIntelligence | 29th January 2020

Leading members of the US Congress are again pushing for the legalisation of dietary supplements containing hemp-derived CBD, currently banned by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...

Lack of consistency on the rules makes US import and export a minefield

Written by CannIntelligence | 23rd January 2020

Jurisdiction confusion and regulatory uncertainty make it a stressful business moving CBD and hemp products across the US border ...

British watchdog warns: foods containing CBD are illegal in UK

Written by CannIntelligence | 22nd January 2020

The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has reiterated the country’s ban on foods containing CBD and warned that CBD-containing food, drink and dietary supplements currently on the market are illegal...

Podcast: The regulatory and market overview for CBD in Italy

Written by CannIntelligence | 17th January 2020

Our host for today’s podcast is Lydia Thompson, editor at CBD-Intel, who will be joined by CBD-Intel regulatory and legal analyst Lenka Hajnovicova, who focuses on developments of hemp-based products...

CBD gin creator hopes for sweet taste of success without red tape trouble

Written by CannIntelligence | 15th January 2020

A British start-up does not expect any difficulty with regulations as it attempts to establish an alcoholic CBD beverage in the market ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 8th-13th January

Written by CannIntelligence | 13th January 2020

Peru begins the sale of CBD oil on prescription. This and other news stories from the US, Argentina, China, Poland, France, Germany, Latvia, Belgium, Italy, the Czech Republic, Finland and...

Whole Foods Market to halt CBD product sales after FDA order

Written by CannIntelligence | 13th January 2020

An American retailer has put the sale and expansion of its range of CBD products on hold while it awaits clarification from federal authorities about the legal status of what...

Misinformation, regulation and pharma in the CBD sector

Written by Freddie Dawson | 10th January 2020

Misinformation presents an existential threat to the CBD industry, can be very damaging on a personal level to the health of the people involved, the mentality of the wider population...

Pure CBD not a scheduled substance: Spain regulatory report

Written by CannIntelligence | 30th December 2019

Hemp cultivation for industrial purposes in Spain is allowed, provided that the plant contains less than 0.2% THC. This report provides in-depth coverage of the regulations and restrictions of CBD...

UK pharmacists plead: What CBD products are we allowed to sell?

Written by CannIntelligence | 24th December 2019

The trade body representing independent pharmacists in the UK says official government guidance about CBD is unclear and has asked for advice on what its members can and cannot stock...

Is Austria losing enthusiasm for the enforcement of novel food rules?

Written by CannIntelligence | 16th December 2019

Confusion surrounds the sale of CBD food products in Austria – but that has not stopped some companies that have previously run into trouble with the authorities from reintroducing items...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 10th-16th December

Written by CannIntelligence | 16th December 2019

A proposal to regulate cannabis for therapeutic purposes has a real chance of advancing under the next government, it has been reported. This and other regulatory stories from Denmark, France,...

Boris’s Brexit: what it could mean for the UK CBD industry

Written by Barnaby Page | 16th December 2019

Boris Johnson’s landslide victory in the British general election means Brexit will almost certainly take place early in 2020. But will the strenthening of the Conservative grip on power have...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief extra: 10th-11th December

Written by CannIntelligence | 11th December 2019

The Canadian province of Nova Scotia is preparing to clamp down on cannabis vaping products that smell or taste of anything else. This and other regulatory items are brought to...

CBD considered a medicine: Finland regulatory report

Written by CannIntelligence | 9th December 2019

CBD is considered a medicine in Finland and any CBD-infused product, whether for human or animal use, would be classified as a medicinal product. This report provides a comprehensive overview...

EU novel food rules put CBD focus on cosmetics and pet products

Written by Freddie Dawson | 4th December 2019

Market limitations in Europe due to EU novel food regulations mean members of the CBD industry are likely to look at areas such as cosmetics and products for animals, according...

Rules vary between different regions: Poland regulatory report

Written by CannIntelligence | 3rd December 2019

CBD-Intel looks at the rules and regulations governing CBD in Poland, including novel foods, cosmetics, e-liquids, flowers and import and export requirements ...

Italian government urged to take action on hemp regulation

Written by CannIntelligence | 2nd December 2019

The Italian government has been urged to take action on regulating hemp and derived products, in a resolution adopted by the Agricultural Commission of the Italian House of Representatives ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 19th-25th November

Written by CannIntelligence | 25th November 2019

Leaves have been added back into the EU CosIng according to Lorenza Romanese, managing director of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA). This and other regulatory news from Europe, as...

Regulation of CBD in edibles: an international overview

Written by CannIntelligence | 25th November 2019

The CBD industry navigates a complex and changing regulatory landscape across the world, with parts of the industry operating in a grey area. This is particularly the case for one...

Zero THC and no flower in end products: France regulatory report

Written by CannIntelligence | 20th November 2019

Cannabis regulation in France is considered to be among the most stringent in Europe and violations of law are punished with severe penalties. This report provides regulatory information on aspects...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 12th-18th November

Written by CannIntelligence | 18th November 2019

According to the latest investigation on the outbreak of lung diseases associated with vaping, released on Friday by the CDC, vitamin E acetate was the substance found in all of the...

Portugal steps up enforcement over edibles with seizure in Porto

Written by Marija Obradovic | 13th November 2019

Authorities in Porto recently seized over 500 edible products, stepping up enforcement efforts ...

New UK trade association places its focus on EU novel food regulations

Written by CannIntelligence | 7th November 2019

The Centre for Medical Cannabis is launching a new Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI), claiming to be the first CBD trade organisation in the UK to ensure compliance with...

CBD flowers, cosmetics and vapes legal, while edibles in grey area: Switzerland regulatory report

Written by CannIntelligence | 6th November 2019

CBD is not a scheduled substance in Switzerland, and its legality in the finished product depends on the intended use. This inevitably leads to a somewhat confusing regulatory framework with...

CBD regulation will not be forgotten by new Polish parliament, says ex-MP

Written by CannIntelligence | 5th November 2019

CBD issues will be addressed in Poland's next parliamentary session, according to former MP Piotr Liroy-Marzec ...

Few complaints and little enforcement – but EU food rules still apply in UK

Written by CannIntelligence | 22nd October 2019

UK Trading Standards teams report very few complaints about food and drink containing CBD, despite the Food Standards Agency (FSA) saying it would follow EU rules, which say CBD should...

Caution required when advertising food containing CBD, rules UK ASA

Written by Freddie Dawson | 22nd October 2019

Companies can advertise food and drinks as containing CBD, however, they should be careful about implying any link to illicit drugs like cannabis, according to the UK Advertising Standards Authority...

Latvia regulatory snapshot, October 2019

Written by CannIntelligence | 21st October 2019

In our latest look at the regulatory landscape in Latvia, we can see the different areas into which CBD falls and the changes to the law that look set to...

Quality control marks on the way for CBD – but will anyone notice?

Written by CannIntelligence | 18th October 2019

At least three organisations involved in CBD and hemp are setting up marks to let consumers know their products meet minimum quality standards. However, according to one expert, many customers...

Strict restrictions remain for now: Norway regulatory report

Written by Marija Obradovic | 16th October 2019

Authorities in Norway have a very strict interpretation of CBD, and most products are illegal; however, authorities are examining possible relaxation of the regulatory restrictions, which might make some CBD...

CBD oil ‘banned’ but tolerated: Netherlands regulatory report

Written by CannIntelligence | 1st October 2019

This report takes a look at the current regulations around CBD in the Netherlands, including information relating to cultivation, processing, extracts, edibles, cosmetics and more ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 26th-30th September

Written by CannIntelligence | 30th September 2019

Moves are under way in a number of US states to take executive action against various vapour products. Meanwhile, a Kentucky CBD firm is suing for $44m an Oregon company...

Flowers not allowed: Bulgaria regulatory snapshot

Written by CannIntelligence | 26th September 2019

CBD-Intel looks at the regulatory position in Bulgaria, where the use of hemp flowers is forbidden but the regulatory burden appears to be...

US lung outbreak: despite likely role of THC, most still blame vaping itself

Written by David Palacios | 23rd September 2019

The cannabis and CBD sectors have thus far remained remarkably unscathed by the lung illness outbreak in the US, despite a growing suspicion that in at least many cases, the...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 10th-16th September

Written by CannIntelligence | 16th September 2019

Regulatory developments from the US, EU, Germany, Italy, India, Israel and Myanmar – and news of an “illegal” incursion into Austria by undercover Swiss border guards ...

Hemp banned but enforcement mild: India regulatory report

Written by Marija Obradovic | 11th September 2019

In our look at the regulatory picture in India we find that while CBD is regulated at a federal level, states also have their own rules and regulations with some...

CBD regulatory news in brief, 3rd - 9th September

Written by CannIntelligence | 9th September 2019

South Dakota governor Kristi Noem has explained why she continues to oppose hemp legalisation in the state; Flanders in Belgium is seeing enforcement action against CBD shops because of CBD...

Greece regulatory snapshot, August 2019

Written by Elba Manzanilla Zapata | 26th August 2019

Our latest look at the regulations governing CBD in Greece details what can be grown, what products are allowed on the market and what further regulations are proposed ...

Enforcement remains light: UK regulatory snapshot

Written by Marija Obradovic | 23rd August 2019

In our latest look at the rules and regulations governing CBD in England, Wales and Scotland, we look at what can and can't be produced or sold and what licences...

Kannaway hopes to use Bulgarian licence as a doorway into EU markets

Written by Freddie Dawson | 20th August 2019

CBD supplier Kannaway says it has been granted licences confirming compliance with the law and permitting free sale of a product in an EU member state – Bulgaria – as...

CBD-Intel business news in brief, 10th-16th August 2019

Written by CannIntelligence | 19th August 2019

Kylie Jenner gets happy – CBD-Intel’s weekly round-up of business snippets includes items from the US, Canada, Ireland and Australia ...

Holland & Barrett tests the water with health claims for new CBD range

Written by CannIntelligence | 16th August 2019

The UK's largest high street health food retailer is increasing the number of CBD products it sells with a new range – and with it testing the rules on health...

CBD vaping expected to continue growth, say stakeholders

Written by CannIntelligence | 13th August 2019

CBD vaping stakeholders in Europe expect to see the category continue to grow – fuelled by unclear regulations over CBD as a food ingredient combined with a low barrier to...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief

Written by CannIntelligence | 12th August 2019

CBD-Intel’s regular round-up of regulatory news features items from Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, the UK, and the...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief

Written by CannIntelligence | 5th August 2019

CBD-Intel’s regular round-up of regulatory news features items from Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Luxembourg, Canada, the US and South Africa ...

Italy regulatory snapshot, July 2019

Written by Elba Manzanilla Zapata | 29th July 2019

In our latest regulatory snapshot, we look at the current situation in Italy — where taxes and rules have been changing regularly over recent times ...

CBD water: A false hope peddled by modern day snake oil salespeople?

Written by JuditBach | 29th July 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Can CBD products really be food and drink to a hungry market? Sales of water infused with CBD may be held back by doubts...

UK market report: sales up 99% as CBD conquers the British high street

Written by CannIntelligence | 29th July 2019

Demand for CBD products in the UK has surged since Holland & Barrett became the first high-street chain to stock CBD oil in January 2018 ...

No Euphoria here – Ireland recalls Dutch oil from sale over THC content

Written by CannIntelligence | 26th July 2019

A batch of CBD oil has been removed from sale by authorities in the Republic of Ireland after it was found to contain THC ...

Poland’s bizarre rules mean CBD oil is taxed as food but labelled non-edible

Written by CannIntelligence | 25th July 2019

The Polish CBD sector is beset by confusing regulation and uneven enforcement – but it does benefit from a reduced rate of VAT, below even that of prescription medical cannabis...

Spanish researchers find half of CBD oil labels fail the accuracy test

Written by Lydia Thompson | 24th July 2019

Some CBD oils are not “exactly what they say on the tin”, the Spanish Medicinal Cannabis Observatory (Observatorio Español de Cannabis Medicinal) has found ...

Can CBD products really be food and drink to a hungry market?

Written by CannIntelligence | 24th July 2019

Sales of water infused with CBD may be held back by doubts over whether the product is effective and also by regulation, recent reporting by CBD-Intel suggests ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief

Written by CannIntelligence | 22nd July 2019

CBD-Intel’s regular round-up of regulatory snippets features news from the US, Europe and China ...

European markets facing difficulties from inconsistent enforcement

Written by CannIntelligence | 15th July 2019

Retailers selling CBD wares in Europe are currently facing multiple hurdles, with unclear legislation often leading to roughshod enforcement from local authorities ...

CBD as a Euro investment prospect gets a mostly downbeat reception

Written by Freddie Dawson | 11th July 2019

CBD’s potential as an investment opportunity generated mixed reactions from experts at the recent Cannabis Europa conference in London ...

Podcasts Resources

Podcast: Implications of the EU novel food regulation on the CBD food supplements sector

Written by JuditBach | 10th July 2019

Vitafood Insights invited CBD-Intel to participate in one of their podcast sessions to offer a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape of CBD in Europe. CBD is dominating worldwide attention...

Get-tough German authorities accused of ‘witch-hunt’ against CBD companies

Written by CannIntelligence | 9th July 2019

A German CBD company claims it can’t sell 90% of its stock following action by local authorities, while others are said to be facing charges of involvement in the illegal...

Taxed and raided – Irish CBD sellers caught in a double jeopardy

Written by CannIntelligence | 9th July 2019

Irish retailers have complained that their small shops have been raided by police and CBD stocks seized – even though they are also expected to pay tax on the products...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 1st-5th July 2019

Written by CannIntelligence | 8th July 2019

This week’s round-up of regulatory news in the global CBD market includes updates from US federal authorities, Kansas, Massachusetts, New York City, Belgium, Germany and Italy ...

Getting the dosage right is crucial to CBD’s mainstream future, says expert

Written by Lorraine Mullaney | 3rd July 2019

Accurate and consistent CBD dosage will be vital for the industry as edible items become the biggest category of cannabinoid-derived products, experts predict ...

CBD-Intel regulatory news in brief, 24th-28th June

Written by CannIntelligence | 1st July 2019

A round-up of the week’s relevant regulatory news in the global CBD market for CBD-Intel, with updates from the US, Canada, EU, Germany, Turkey and the United Nations ...

Colorado company puts smokable CBD in the pipeline for British market

Written by CannIntelligence | 24th June 2019

An American company is seeking to sell smokable CBD products in the UK. Zoetic Organics has also announced plans to sell THC smokables in parts of the US where cannabis...

Euro confusion could take vital CBD off the shelves, expert warns

Written by CannIntelligence | 19th June 2019

A murky legal situation and lack of government direction continue to hold back CBD in the UK and Europe, according to a keynote speaker at next month’s Europe CBD Expo...

Relabelling to sidestep novel food rules could be a risky business

Written by CannIntelligence | 13th June 2019

Some European makers of CBD products have come up with a way to dodge requirements for novel foods – relabelling. But critics warn that could be risky ...

Germany regulatory report: confusion about CBD status for end users

Written by CannIntelligence | 12th June 2019

In this latest look at regulations in Germany, CBD-Intel details how German law and EU rules are governing the CBD market across the country ...

CBD regulatory news in brief,
3rd-10th June

Written by CannIntelligence | 10th June 2019

A round-up of the week’s relevant regulatory news in the global CBD market for CBD-Intel ...

Sweden tops European league for rapid alerts on CBD in food and feed

Written by CannIntelligence | 6th June 2019

Sweden leads Europe in the number of CBD notifications submitted through the EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) portal ...

CBD regulatory news in brief: worldwide, 27-31st May 2019

Written by CannIntelligence | 3rd June 2019

A round-up of the week’s relevant regulatory news in the global CBD market for CBD-Intel...

CBD-infused water sales surge in US; doubts for Europe

Written by Freddie Dawson | 31st May 2019

Sales of water infused with cannabidiol (CBD) have surged in the US, but a range of regulatory and other obstacles in Europe may tamp down its popularity among Europeans. Some...

CBD and cannabis news in brief: regulatory worldwide, 20-27th May 2019

Written by CannIntelligence | 27th May 2019

A round-up of the week's relevant regulatory news in the global CBD market for CBD-Intel...

CBD and cannabis news in brief: Europe

Written by CannIntelligence | 20th May 2019

The first in a new weekly round-up from around Europe brings you news from Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Lithuania and the EU ...

Online market fragmented: Switzerland market report

Written by CannIntelligence | 17th May 2019

Switzerland is a growing CBD market with nearly 700 local hemp growers.In Switzerland, THC content in cannabis-derived products may be of up to 1%, significantly higher than most adjacent EU...

Some fear extracts ban as Germany beefs up constraints on CBD sales

Written by CannIntelligence | 14th May 2019

Germany is tightening controls on CBD sales in a move that may lead to a ban on hemp extracts in Europe’s largest market and which has led some chain stores...

Police seize ‘herbal’ stock in raid on ‘UK’s first cannabis restaurant’

Written by Freddie Dawson | 13th May 2019

Police have raided what is billed as the UK’s first cannabis restaurant, which features CBD products on its menu, seizing “a significant quantity of herbal cannabis” ...

How social media influencers can make fame pay in the CBD market

Written by CannIntelligence | 22nd April 2019

Social media influencers are the marketing medium of the moment, and the CBD market is especially well suited to cashing in on the fame and popularity of this new form...

CBD not a controlled substance: Ireland regulatory report

Written by Elba Manzanilla Zapata | 17th April 2019

CBD-Intel provides detail on the regulations governing CBD in Ireland, where cannabis, THC and CBN (cannabinol) are controlled substances ...

Spain clears up the confusion by clamping down on CBD novel foods

Written by Elba Manzanilla Zapata | 11th April 2019

The Spanish Agency for Consumption, Food Safety and Nutrition (AECOSAN) has issued a notice on hemp and cannabinoid use in foods, clarifying its position on European novel food regulations...

A guide to EU novel food rules for cannabinoid-containing edibles

Written by Pablo Cano Trilla | 26th March 2019

Under current EU rules, cannabinoid-containing hemp extracts could require pre-market authorisation as they are now considered to be novel foods. CBD-Intel explains how the rules work ...

Contrary to reports, the UK CTA is not suing EU over novel food rules

Written by Freddie Dawson | 20th March 2019

Lawyers for the UK Cannabis Trades Association (CTA) have confirmed to CBD-Intel that they have not been instructed to sue the EU over novel food guidance for cannabinoids including CBD...

Will European authorities change their view of cannabinoids?

Written by Freddie Dawson | 15th March 2019

Lobbyists have highlighted flaws in European authorities’ current classification of cannabinoids as novel foods which could signal change ...

CBD in foods: UK FSA set to issue guidance

Written by Freddie Dawson | 1st March 2019

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) will issue further guidance next week on the use of cannabinoids as novel food ingredients ...

Industry benefits from tolerance policy: Netherlands regulatory report

Written by Berta Camps Bisbal | 21st February 2019

In our latest look at CBD regulations in the Netherlands, we see that extraction and manufacture of CBD from hemp is forbidden, and while production and THC are prohibited CBD...

Proposal to clarify CBD products' legality goes to Lithuanian parliament

Written by Freddie Dawson | 20th February 2019

Lithuania could buck current European trends and legislate to allow CBD food products. A new bill allowing edibles with less than 0.2% THC content has been proposed in the country’s...

CBD in Serbia: regulatory snapshot

Written by Marija Obradovic | 19th February 2019

While CBD is not specifically regulated in Serbia, CBD-Intel has found clear differences between legal theory and production practice, and confusion within the authorities, in a country that aims to...

CBD in the UK: consumer choices and behaviours under the spotlight

Written by CannIntelligence | 19th February 2019

This report focuses on CBD consumer choices and behaviours in the UK and found that two-thirds of UK respondents could not name a CDB...

CBD foods can’t be made in Italy, health ministry confirms

Written by CannIntelligence | 18th February 2019

The production of foods containing cannabinoids is not permitted in Italy, the country’s health ministry has confirmed to CBD-Intel ...

Cannabis companies team up with pharma firm to supply Europe

Written by CannIntelligence | 14th February 2019

Two of the largest legal cannabis companies, Wayland and International Cannabis Corp, are teaming up with a multinational pharmaceutical organisation in a bid to create significant amounts of CBD for...

Confusion reigns in Austria over novel food status of CBD products

Written by CannIntelligence | 12th February 2019

No one in Austria wants to take responsibility for the enforcement and clarification of CBD regulations as Austrian and European officials appear to be working at cross purposes to implement...

Rumour sparks selling like hot cakes, but Austria plans no new clampdown

Written by CannIntelligence | 12th February 2019

The Austrian government is to review the enforcement of rules on CBD, but stricter interpretations are not expected despite recent rumours and the fears of some sellers of CBD products...

‘No change to UK novel food rules’ after Brexit

Written by CannIntelligence | 8th February 2019

The UK’s Food Standards Agency has said there will be no change in UK regulations concerning CBD as a novel food ingredient should the UK leave the EU on 29th...

Say goodbye to your CBD latte

Written by JuditBach | 6th February 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UK confirms it will not allow CBD foods and beverages even after Brexit Even Brexit may not be able to save UK CBD users following...

CBD in Sweden: regulatory snapshot

Written by Elba Manzanilla Zapata | 5th February 2019

This report covers the regulatory status of CBD-related products in Sweden While the EU has allowed varieties of industrial hemp to be grown in Sweden in accordance with EU rules, cannabidiol...

CBD in Portugal: regulatory snapshot

Written by Marija Obradovic | 4th February 2019

In our overview of CBD regulations in Portugal. we find that cultivation of industrial hemp is allowed, CBD edibles are interpreted as novel food and medical cannabis legislation has now...

Italian bid to legalise homegrown cannabis ‘won’t affect CBD’

Written by Freddie Dawson | 23rd January 2019

A proposal before the Italian government to legalise personal cultivation and possession of cannabis would also allow cannabis flowers with THC concentrations of up to 1% in foods and as...

Pure CBD from hemp a legal grey area: Czech Republic regulatory report

Written by CannIntelligence | 22nd January 2019

Pure CBD is not a scheduled substance under Czech law and it is generally allowed to be used in the products for final consumption, provided they do not contain any...

Radical change in EU guidance on cannabinoids as novel food

Written by Freddie Dawson | 22nd January 2019

No food item should contain any cannabinoid, including CBD, in the EU without prior novel food ingredient authorisation following a change by European authorities - though this is open to...

Health claims in ads for CBD products: the UK rules interpreted

Written by Freddie Dawson | 8th January 2019

When can a health claim be made in an advertisement for a CBD product in the UK? CBD-Intel considers how the advertising codes may be legally applied in practice ...

Are CBD edibles ‘novel food’? The EU debates this vital question

Written by Pablo Cano Trilla | 7th January 2019

The CBD industry is currently navigating a complex and changing regulatory landscape across the European Union. CBD-Intel brings some light to the obscure area of novel food regulation – and...

Hungary regulatory snapshot

Written by Marija Obradovic | 4th January 2019

The regulation of CBD in Hungary is highly indistinct, with little direct legislation and no guidance offered by the authorities. CBD-Intel guides you through the known unknowns and the unknown...

The shape of things to come: what 2019 will bring for CBD

Written by Freddie Dawson | 31st December 2018

While CBD has been one of THE stories of 2018, the novelty phase is now over, and 2019 will be the year the longer-term future of CBD products becomes clearer....

Austria confirms ban on use of CBD in cosmetics

Written by Barnaby Page | 23rd December 2018

The use of any cannabis extract in cosmetics is forbidden in Austria, authorities have recently confirmed ...

Manufacture of CBD is permitted: Austria regulatory snapshot

Written by Berta Camps Bisbal | 4th December 2018

In our latest regulatory snapshot, we look at Austria where in general the extraction and manufacture of CBD is allowed and hemp can be grown as long as the variety...

Shades of grey in THC traces and vapour: Italy regulatory snapshot

Written by Elba Manzanilla Zapata | 4th December 2018

CBD-Intel provides an easy-to-digest snapshot of the regulations governing the planting, growing, import, export and sale of various types of CBD product in Italy ...

CBD under Danish law: Denmark regulatory report

Written by Marija Obradovic | 27th November 2018

Cultivation of hemp with less than 0.2% THC content is legal in Denmark. While some aspects of CBD regulation remain unclear, our report guides you through the rules as they...

Import allowed, but sales restricted: Belgium regulatory snapshot

Written by Elba Manzanilla Zapata | 14th November 2018

CBD-Intel provides an easy-to-digest snapshot of the regulations governing the planting, growing, import, export and sale of various types of CBD product in Belgium ...

No clear rules on CBD extraction: Poland regulatory snapshot

Written by Marija Obradovic | 9th November 2018

In our latest look at Poland, we find that THC is a regulated substance, thus all the products on the market which have not obtained a medical authorisation must be...

Zero tolerance on THC content: UK regulatory snapshot

Written by ECigIntelligence | 8th November 2018

In our overview of the regulatory landscape in the United Kingdom we find that while the UK is one of Europe’s largest CBD markets, growing and extracting CBD is restricted...

Rules for a huge potential market: Germany regulatory snapshot

Written by Berta Camps Bisbal | 5th November 2018

Germany was one of the first European countries to legalise medical cannabis and is a huge potential market for non-medical CBD, given its population and the range of products already...

Restricted but in demand: France regulatory snapshot

Written by Elba Manzanilla Zapata | 23rd October 2018

Despite being Europe’s biggest hemp grower and reputedly its highest cannabis user, France has one of Europe’s most restrictive regulatory environments for cannabis...

New restrictions on the horizon: Switzerland regulatory snapshot

Written by CannIntelligence | 17th October 2018

In this overview of Swiss CBD regulation, we find that THC content is limited to 0.3% in cannabis plants and 1% in finished products, significantly higher than most neighbouring countries...

THC content limited: Spain regulatory snapshot

Written by CannIntelligence | 12th October 2018

In our latest look at CBD regulations in Spain, we find hemp growing is allowed under strict control, but CBD may only be extracted from plant fibre and seeds. All...

CBD in Germany – the legal status of a new kind of e-liquid

Written by CannIntelligence | 2nd October 2018

While no German or EU law currently regulates CBD-infused e-liquids directly, and CBD is not in itself illegal, companies wishing to market CBD for vaping have plenty of legal issues...

Spain regulatory report: regional, national and European rules apply

Written by Berta Camps Bisbal | 26th September 2018

While Spain has not enacted much law specifically targeting CBD, international and European laws still apply. This report looks at the legal landscape for CBD-containing products in Spain, in its...

Complexities disentangled and explained: France regulatory report

Written by Elba Manzanilla Zapata | 20th September 2018

Considering the supply of CBD in various forms, from raw materials such as leaves or powder to ready-to-use products such as therapeutic products, food supplements, oils, chewing-gums and creams ...

Relatively clear rules and guidance: CBD products in Switzerland

Written by CannIntelligence | 1st August 2018

CBD products in Switzerland come under three possible headings: sale with some restrictions; sale requiring authorisation; and sale prohibited. This report considers these three categories, what they apply to, and...

CBD vaping in France: making sense of a legal grey area

Written by Elba Manzanilla Zapata | 13th June 2018

The use of cannabidiol (CBD) in e-liquids is not specifically regulated in France, and in a grey area as no law or competent authority has officially confirmed the legality of...

CBD in the UK: regulatory framework for cannabidiol and related products

Written by CannIntelligence | 21st May 2018

CBD-Intel guides you through the sometimes uncertain legal framework that applies in the UK to cannabidiol (CBD) in general, and CBD-containing e-liquids in particular ...

CBD as an ingredient in e-liquids:
EU regulatory report

Written by Pablo Cano Trilla | 9th May 2018

What laws regulate the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in e-liquids across the European Union – and what regulatory regime is likely to apply in the future? Our report finds the...

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