What’s the one CBD issue that sets tongues, and tails, wagging?
Many of the CBD products we use as humans are tested on animals. So why can’t we give it to our pets? In the UK, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) considers CBD products intended for animal use to be veterinary medicines, making it illegal to administer cannabinoids to our pets without a prescription. To date, […]
Call for government to turbocharge UK cannabinoid innovation, as Minister for Science addresses industry leaders
A groundbreaking new report published today sets out 20 key recommendations which, upon implementation, would set the UK on a path to become the global leader in cannabinoid innovation. From Containment to Nurturing: How the UK can become a world leader in cannabinoid innovation was commissioned by the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis (CMC) and the […]
Experts in botanical ingredients turn their attention to cannabinoids
It’s not often you come across a company in the CBD world that has four decades of history. Susanne Caspar, Chief Executive of Linnea talks about succeeding in the botanical ingredients business and opening the doors to cannabinoids. Located in Switzerland, Linnea has been delivering botanical ingredients to the pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic industries across […]
Goodbody Health’s Polish arm, Sativa Wellness, on ‘ultra-pure’ CBD
Cannabinoid Insight ‘met’ Dr Krzysztof Wojtanowski in March by video link. With the head office based in the UK, Goodbody Health has acquired Sativa Wellness, in Bilcza, south-central Poland, where the main focus is on the production of ultra-pure CBD isolate and broad-spectrum THC-free distillate. Both are compliant with ISO 22000 Food Safety Management procedures. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
