For the past few years, the usage of CBD-derived products has gone up. With more people seeing the benefits of products like CBD capsules UK and CBD Balm UK, its demand has gone up as well. This sudden interest has led to a lot of questions being asked about the legality of CBD oil, so let’s answer them for you.
Growing Hemp
Hemp was outlawed after World War One by the UK because of its confusion with other forms of cannabis. Nowadays, citizens of the UK can grow industrial hemp if they apply for a license from the Home Office Controlled Drugs Licensing Department.
CBD Product Selling
CBD products can be sold in the UK if sellers do not advertise their benefits as medicinal. You can only make these claims if you have a license from the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency. The legality of the CBD products being sold depends on how much controlled cannabinoids are present in the product.
CBD Importing
Different countries have different laws regarding CBD. If you want to ship CBD products internationally, the general rule is that it is considered legal if the products are also legal in the country it will be shipped to. It is best to seek help from an expert.
Product Labelling
Brands in the UK are allowed to sell CBD products as a food supplement with two conditions; No medical claims can be made, and a daily recommended dose below 200mg of CBD should be stated in the product.
For more information about this, read this infographic by Love CBD.
