The CBD list in numbers
Cannabinoid Insight has monitored the various numbers and statements made since the publication of the CBD list by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in March. Here is how things stand in April 2022, in the weeks after the list went live. Since 1 January 2021, the FSA has received over 900 novel food applications for CBD […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The endocannabinoid system explained
How does CBD work in the body? What does the research say? And, does it really work? This is the endocannabinoid system explained. In this introduction to the endocannabinoid system, we’ll explain the terms, functions and meaning behind this biological system that has the wellness world talking. What is the Endocannabinoid System? If CBD interests […]
CBD in Sport: Naturecan agrees research partnership with Liverpool John Moores University
Leading British CBD brand, Naturecan, has partnered with Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) on ground-breaking research. The move to study CBD in sport follows a growing fascination with the hemp extract in sporting circles in the UK and around the world. The cannabinoid can be found in some sports drinks as well as in supplement […]
What’s the best way to take CBD?
From individual needs to lifestyle habits and budget, there is no one size fits all when it comes to CBD. Here, we break down the different delivery formats and their unique benefits. CBD Oils Benefits for the user: Discreet, with a wide range of choice on flavour and strength Also known as tinctures, oil drops […]
