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 […]
FSA provides update on the status of the public list, white labelling and looming deadline
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said the public list of approved CBD products will be updated ‘as and when applications have been validated.’ The FSA will release a list in bulk form in the interim, indicating the applications which are ‘awaiting evidence’. A spokesperson for the food safety body met with the Association for […]
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 […]
Everything you need to know about CBD vapes
Updated 30.08.2022 Vaping has enjoyed a rise in popularity in the UK in recent years. There are now an estimated 4.3 million British adults who vape, with many taking up the habit as a means to quit smoking. New data from Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), suggests 8.3% of adults in England, Wales and Scotland vape […]
UK CBD sector on standby for release of FSA’s list of permitted products
The UK’s consumer health sector is set for its biggest shake-up in more than a decade when the Food Standards Agency (FSA) releases its eagerly-awaited public list of CBD products permitted for sale to consumers. Only products on the list will be able to stay on the market, while those not included will have to […]
FSA issues clarification and new deadline for toxicology data
A number of CBD companies have until 28 February to provide sufficient toxicology data to the Food Standards Agency, or risk losing the right to sell their products. Cannabinoid Insight has learnt that up to 40 CBD companies which submitted summary data on epilepsy drug Epidiolex in their novel foods application, have until 28 February […]
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 […]
New report on THC in the UK makes recommendations for consumer CBD products
A recent report on THC levels in the UK has made a number of recommendations to the Home Office. The cannabinoids, THC, THC-V and CBN are controlled substances under the Misuse of Drugs Act. The Home Office has long maintained a 1mg threshold for controlled cannabinoids in any CBD product designed for consumer use, regardless […]
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 […]
