EFSA reveals several areas of concern in novel food applications
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has found several key areas of concern in novel food submissions it has received for CBD. Among the areas of primary concern are missing information on applications and data gaps, which would support the evaluation of safety profiles, according to information shared during an EFSA-led webinar on 29 June. […]
EFSA suspends novel food applications due to ‘data gaps and uncertainties’ 
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has ‘stopped the clock’ on 19 novel food applications for CBD, pending new data. The EU authority says its scientists cannot currently establish the safety of CBD as a novel food due to data gaps and uncertainties about potential hazards related to CBD intake. The news follows the submission […]
List of CBD products: 100% of ACI consortium applications appear on the FSA’s list
The UK has become the first country in the world to regulate the market for safe, orally consumed legal cannabis extracts, following the release today of the Food Standards Agency’s public list of CBD products permitted for sale to consumers. Among the 70 applicants who have successfully made the list are 45 members of the […]
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. […]
Review of UK public policy and regulatory stewardship of the legal cannabis industry announced
The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis, the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry and the First November Group have today announced the launch the Hodges Review – a new, wide ranging commission to assess regulation and public policy relating to the UK’s legal cannabis industry. The review will be led by Professor Christopher Hodges, Emeritus Professor of […]
An introduction to terpenes
What are terpenes? Where do they come from? What are the main types and why are they important? In this introduction to terpenes, we look at some of the research behind these minor phytochemicals with big potential, and we get the opinion of a hemp cultivator in the Channel Islands. What are terpenes? These are […]
Can CBD put a pin in hair loss? We asked a scientist
Finding an effective cure for baldness or hair loss has always been a hot topic of study. Following a growing interest in cannabis-based products for hair loss, we asked Isabel Litwin-Davies, senior researcher at Britannia Life Sciences to investigate. According to the US National Library of Medicine, more than 50% of men over the age […]
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 […]
How safe is CBD?
Widely available in an array of formats across the wellness category, the rise of this hemp extract in consumer products begs the question – how safe is CBD? Years of consumption of CBD have provided a wealth of information about safety. – Toxicology expert, Dr Paul Duffy Skincare and cosmetics When it comes to applying […]
How to train a workforce in CBD
Updated 30.08.22 Education is an essential tool in combatting years of erroneous claims about the cannabis plant. From the endocannabinoid system to manufacturing practices, unique selling points and getting that retail pitch perfect – CBD can present a never-ending learning curve for those new to this arena. Where do you begin as a manager? What’s […]
