The Current Status of Food and Beverages Containing CBD in the UK

In a seemingly overnight turn of events, the European Commission has announced that food and beverage items containing cannabidiols (CBD) are now considered novel food items. Novel foods, which are classified as goods not widely consumed before May of 1997, are regulated at higher rates than other goods on the UK food market.

Such stringent regulation could seriously hinder the health food market’s ability to produce products containing CBD. This decision has left many UK health food businesses at a loss, since the growth and popularity of CBD goods has exploded within the past year.

Confusion surrounding CBD, as well as hemp and hemp-derived products, has existed for decades, despite scientific and authoritative reports citing the benefits of use, as well as the safety of such compounds. Within the past year, CBD popularity has skyrocketed, with hundreds of individuals praising its ability to help alleviate their ailments. Companies and consumers alike are shell-shocked at this development and are worried about what it means for their business and well-being, respectively.

In a response to the European Commission’s reclassification of CBD products, the Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA) has stated that:

Little detail or clarification has been provided to those in the health food industry surrounding the recent change, but the HFMA has managed to secure a meeting to discuss the recent changes. Those in the health food industry can only hope that some of their questions can soon be answered.

Since the announcement in late January, there has been little to no update from the European Commission or the Food Standards Agency. Health food companies wait for an update that could seriously impact their revenue and ability to give their customers the products they desire. Despite the fact that it will become more difficult for consumers to find products with CBD, the rapid and increased popularity of the compound suggests that this is a conversation that will continue for the foreseeable future.

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