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CBD foods can’t be made in Italy, health ministry confirms
18th February 2019 - News analysis |
The production of foods containing cannabinoids is not permitted in Italy, the country’s health ministry has confirmed to CBD-Intel
CannIntelligence - complete coverage of novel food
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.
Confusion reigns in Austria over novel food status of CBD products
12th February 2019 - News analysis |
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 new rulings
Rumour sparks selling like hot cakes, but Austria plans no new clampdown
12th February 2019 - News analysis |
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
Say goodbye to your CBD latte
6th February 2019 - Press releases , Resources |
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 a change in European guidance. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently changed guidance on cannabinoids asserting that all food products using any cannabinoid should now have special authorisation under » Continue Reading.
Radical change in EU guidance on cannabinoids as novel food
22nd January 2019 - News analysis |
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 interpretation
Are CBD edibles ‘novel food’? The EU debates this vital question
7th January 2019 - Regulatory reports |
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 asks the vital questions
Shades of grey in THC traces and vapour: Italy regulatory snapshot
4th December 2018 - Regulatory reports |
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
New regulations may take the shine off CBD business
18th October 2018 - Press releases , Resources |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE With all the buzz around its possible health benefits, businesses might see CBD as a lucrative opportunity – but the global market for it is complex, and changes in CBD’s legal situation may create challenges for business, experts at CBD-Intel have warned. The legal status of CBD varies wildly across the globe. In some countries it may » Continue Reading.
