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If there’s one thing these three questions have revealed, it’s that the world of CBD is always expanding. Laws across the globe are changing all the time as our understanding grows, which is why it’s key we strive to learn more together.
Yes, CBD is legal in the UK as long as it is sold following guidelines and regulation designed to keep consumers safe. CBD is classed as a novel food product and can be sold legally in the UK. This includes both online and in stores.
Though the current regulation around CBD is improving, the legality around CBD oils can be vague. For this reason, you’ll see a lot of retailers saying that a CBD product is legal as long as it contains less that 0.2% THC. This isn’t technically accurate; that figure is based on a Home Office regulation stating that cultivation of hemp plants used in CBD oils/products cannot exceed 0.2% in THC content.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has recently begun to better define the requirements of CBD products, with a view to improving overall consumer confidence in the CBD they buy. This requires CBD brands to submit a novel food dossier before March 2021 for eventual approval by the FSA.
CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a non-intoxicating and non-psychoactive component found in the cannabis plant. Unlike THC it will NOT get you high and is not addictive. CBD is legal in the UK and CBD has been declared safe by the World Health Organisation.
CBD will not get you high in any quantity or dose because it is not psychotropic. Psychotropic simply means a psychoactive effect that has intoxicating qualities. THC, which is another compound found in cannabis, is the compound responsible for the psychotropic effects associated with hemp and cannabis, and you won’t find it above 0.0% in Vitality CBD products.
According to all current studies, yes; CBD has a good safety profile. Since 2016, MHRA regulation has stated CBD brands cannot make any medical claims relating to CBD. Because of this, you should never buy CBD from a retailer that makes any medical claims about their CBD.
CBD is not an addictive compound. In fact, the non-psychoactive receptor interactions that cannabidiol creates may help reduce the intoxicating effect of other compounds. In this way, CBD counteracts the behaviour of common addictive compounds. The use of cannabidiol has not yet been associated with any withdrawals, and it has not been shown to create compulsive self-administration. While new research is always being conducted, the current trends indicate that non-THC cannabinoid infusions are very unlikely to create addictive use.
The choice between pure CBD and broad-spectrum CBD just depends on your requirements. What each of these pieces of terminology means will help you get the CBD product that suits your needs.
Pure CBD
As the name suggests, Pure CBD is 99.9% pure CBD with 0.0% THC. During the extraction process, everything else in the plant matter is removed, including additional cannabinoids, terpenes, waxes and oils found in hemp.
Broad‑Spectrum CBD
Products that are broad spectrum retain the additional cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids in full spectrum, whilst removing all traces of THC. This type of CBD is preferred for more organic products that want to make use of the natural features of the hemp plant.
So, which is best? As is often the case, each type of CBD has its own merits. Many people prefer to take pure CBD, however if you’d rather retain natural plant matter and use a more natural form of CBD, your best option will be broad-spectrum CBD. Checking all of your options and the differing amounts of CBD is the safest course of action.
Due to how CBD has a variable impact on the human form, it’s almost impossible to say how it will interact with other food supplements and medications. While our range of CBD products have been fully tested and are known to be safe by themselves, there is always a chance they could interact with medicines or treatments. It is recommended to speak to your doctor before introducing the wonderful compound of CBD into your diet.
Our key piece of advice would be to check what customs have to say about your travel destination, since the law surrounding CBD differs so much between countries.
On the Visa HQ website you can find a comprehensive breakdown of custom laws by region. Keep in mind that if you have any stopovers, you’ll need to check the laws in that country as well.
Liquid laws
The easiest legal consideration to draw attention to with CBD is the limits surrounding liquids on flights. Most versions of commercially available CBD (whether they’re e-liquids, oils or creams) would be subject to the 100ml liquid rule for hand-luggage.
What this means is that any liquid container in your carry-on must be under 100ml in size. There is some confusion around this since medicines aren’t usually limited by this when accompanied by a prescription, but if you’re buying your CBD online or over-the-counter, then you will still have to abide by the 100ml rule.
The legality of THC
The main issue you’ll face when flying is the presence of THC. This leads to a scenario where CBD oil can be legal in two countries but with different limitations.
Our main advice would be to buy Pure CBD products, which guarantees a lack of THC. Since THC is the primary psychotropic ingredient found in cannabis, that’s what most countries will be looking to outlaw.
One solution is to always carry clear documentation outlining what’s in your CBD oil. That’s why we go the extra mile and provide CBD lab results specific to the product you’re holding in your hand. Just head to our CBD lab test page, input the code on your box, and print off the test result for peace of mind.
Flying internationally covers so many potential laws that it’s difficult to make a definitive statement. Even if the country you’re flying to has legalised CBD oil, customs officers might not be informed about the distinction between legal and illegal CBD oils. As ever, documentation is important.
Domestic flights in the UK
Whilst CBD oil should be legal on internal UK flights, some employees won’t be aware of this. As mentioned above, you can use our lab test page to get the information you need to prove that the oil you’re carrying is 100% legal in this country. It comes down to a matter of communication and misinformation. Your best tactic? Being informed.
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