Landmark day for UK CBD industry as FSA publishes long awaited list of products permitted for sale
The Food Standards Agency has today published a list of the first CBD products allowed to remain on sale in the UK, with more than 3,500 products making the cut. For the first time, CBD oils, drinks, capsules, gummies and more edibles are permitted by the food safety body for sale, pending full market authorisation. […]
FSA update: Rebranding, new products and novel food applications. What does the future hold for white labelled CBD?
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has doubled down on its novel foods guidance for white labelled CBD oils, edibles and beverages. They say no brands launched after 13 February 2020 are permitted to enter the UK market without full novel foods authorisation. The FSA, which is responsible for protecting public health in relation to food […]
Planning to attend a CBD expo this year? 5 trade shows in the UK to add to your calendar
CBD expos are making a comeback in 2022 as the business world bounces back following two consecutive years of cancellations. One popular exhibition centre in London was even converted into an NHS Nightingale hospital, providing essential support to the healthcare system in the capital at the height of the health emergency. From choosing the right […]
6 CBD brands that should be on your radar in 2022
A round-up of some of the leading CBD brands on the market in the UK, following the British CBD industry’s most successful year yet. Sales of CBD products for 2021 were expected at £690m, up from £314m since 2019 and almost a third higher than previous projections, according to the Greenshoots Report published by the […]
British Cannabis snags Elixinol license
Australian CBD brand, Elixinol, is set to return to the UK market, following a new licensing and distribution agreement with British Cannabis. In 2021, Elixinol announced plans to cease trading in the UK and European Union in order to focus its attention on the US and Australian markets. The company said that decision was down […]
