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CBD products are considered novel foods because there is no history of their consumption prior to May 1997. There is a stringent process for the authorisation of novel foods before they can be launched on the market, which includes an independent safety assessment to ensure the new products are safe for public consumption. All of our content that relates to CBD as a novel food can be accessed from this page.
The immediate impact of the decision is a reduction in certainty for CBD firms – not something they need at a time of significantly heightened uncertainty in other areas.
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 CBD-Intel warns
A German company is still waiting to hear from the authorities two months after launching new CBD products that could be considered food supplements
The trade body for hemp and CBD in Ireland has accused the Irish government of working in silos and said its lack of intra-governmental communication as well as consultation with stakeholders could lead to the end of the industry in the country
Confusion over whether CBD should be considered a narcotic drug has developed into a major question mark over the substance’s future in Europe
Current indications are that the EC is leaning heavily towards the idea that CBD does indeed count as a narcotic under the 1961 Un Convention.
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 see a recovery
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
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
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
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
Our managing director, Tim Phillips, has been invited to participate in the Professionally Cannabis Podcast, which is aimed towards entrepreneurs, connoisseurs and those interested in the science behind the plant.
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 brands present in the market nowadays, along with their efforts and predominant characteristics.
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 for bankruptcy
German authorities and a major European hemp association have disagreed on the implications of correspondence regarding the novel status of hemp extracts
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 that unauthorised novel foods should not be on the market at all
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
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 Article 10
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 has no legal weight
A British start-up does not expect any difficulty with regulations as it attempts to establish an alcoholic CBD beverage in the market
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 and the industry as a whole, according to experts
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 into the market
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 of the regulatory landscape of CBD in Finland
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 to a number of experts in the field
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 of the most popular product categories on the market: edibles
Authorities in Porto recently seized over 500 edible products, stepping up enforcement efforts
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 EU novel food regulations
CBD issues will be addressed in Poland’s next parliamentary session, according to former MP Piotr Liroy-Marzec
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 not be used as an ingredient in foodstuffs
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 well as in Russia
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 over whether the product is effective and also by regulation, recent reporting by CBD-Intel suggests. CBD water is usually made using nanotechnology to produce CBD particles one-millionth of their original » Continue Reading.
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
Retailers selling CBD wares in Europe are currently facing multiple hurdles, with unclear legislation often leading to roughshod enforcement from local authorities
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 and it is essential for companies looking to launch CBD products in the dietary supplements and functional foods sectors to understand the current regulatory situation and possible future enforcement. Charlotte » Continue Reading.
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 drug trade
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
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 in London
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
Sweden leads Europe in the number of CBD notifications submitted through the EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) portal
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 to remove products from shelves
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
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
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 – contrary to reports
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) will issue further guidance next week on the use of cannabinoids as novel food ingredients
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 join the EU in 2025
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