When it comes to cannabidiol in food supplements, the European Commission seems unable to make up its mind.
After deciding it should be classed as a novel food in the European Union at the beginning of last year,...
UK CBD Pathway Clear As EU Decides
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The European Commission thinks that CBD might be a narcotic, after all. What should companies be doing while it decides? In this exclusive interview, regulatory expert Greer Deal – director at Global Regulatory Services – suggests that companies that haven’t already done so should consider filing Novel Food (NF) applications with both the European Commission and the UK Food Standards Agency.
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