UK rules CBD is novel food, sets one year deadline for regulatory approval

UK food regulators have stood by their threat to remove products containing CBD from sale if businesses do not gain special authorisation, and have set March 31, 2021 as the deadline for applications. The British cannabis industry has been waiting more than a year for clarity. In a Thursday release, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said after that date, only products which have submitted a valid application will be allowed to remain on shelves. The authorisation process ensures novel foods meet legal standards, including on safety and content. Local authorities enforce the novel food legislation, the FSA said, and councils…

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