Products with hemp extract CBD could be food
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According to the Commission, food law excludes as foods substances that are considered narcotic or psychotropic under two UN conventions. In one of the conventions - the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs - cannabis extract is mentioned. On this basis, the Commission has so far taken the view that products with CBD cannot be food.
However, the ECJ concluded on 19 November that the Convention should not be interpreted literally. This would be contrary to the basic idea of the Convention, which is to protect "the health and well-being of mankind". CBD is not an "addictive substance" because, according to the state of scientific knowledge, it does not appear to have any psychotropic effects or harmful effects on human health - unlike the cannabinoid THC. (Case C-663/18)
The Commission is now re-examining whether these are foodstuffs within the meaning of EU law. The European Food Safety Agency EFSA will then carry out its own assessment./vsr/DP/jha (dpa)
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Topic world Food safety
Food safety is at the heart of the food and beverage industry. It ensures that the food we eat every day is not only nutritious, but also free of harmful contaminants. From field to plate, the industry monitors and regulates every step of the process with strict quality controls, advanced testing methods and continuous research.