Cannabidiol: Legislative framework
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1. Legislative framework
Published 21 April 2023
When considering the legislative framework, it is important to distinguish between products that may fall under the Misuse of Drugs Act (Schedule 2 Class B), licenced medicinal products, and consumer products and food additives. The
- Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 [legislation.gov.uk] [online]. Available from: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/38/contents [Accessed 4 April 2023]
- The Misuse of Drugs (Amendments) (Cannabis and Licence Fees) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2018 [legislation.gov.uk] [online]. Available from: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/1055/made [Accessed 4 April 2023]
- Drug licensing factsheet: cannabis, CBD and other cannabinoids [Home Office] [online]. Available from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cannabis-cbd-and-other-cannabinoids-drug-licensing-factsheet/drug-licensing-factsheet-cannabis-cbd-and-other-cannabinoids [Accessed 4 April 2023]
- Cannabis based products for medicinal use in humans (CBPMs) [Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs] [online]. Available from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cannabis-based-products-for-medicinal-use-in-humans-cbpms. [Accessed 4 April 2023]
- ACMD advice on consumer cannabidiol (CBD) products [Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs] [online]. Available from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/acmd-advice-on-consumer-cannabidiol-cbd-products [Accessed 4 April 2023]
- Cannabidiol (CBD) guidance for England and Wales [Food Standards Agency] [online]. Available from: https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/cannabidiol-cbd [Accessed 4 April 2023]
- Cannabidiol (CBD) guidance for Northern Ireland [Food Standards Agency] [online]. Available from: https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/cannabidiol-cbd-guidance-for-northern-ireland [Accessed 4 April 2023]
- Cannabidiol (CBD): Information for businesses about using CBD in food products [Food Standards Scotland] [online]. Available from: https://www.foodstandards.gov.scot/business-and-industry/safety-and-regulation/novel-foods-regulation/cannabidiol-cbd [Accessed 4 April 2023]
For those outside the UK it is important to check local legislation.
- European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (2018) Medical use of cannabis and cannabinoids: Questions and answers for policymaking [online]. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union. Available from: https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/system/files/media/publications/documents/10171/20185584_TD0618186ENN_PDF.pdf [Accessed 4 April 2023]
- FDA Regulation of Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products, Including Cannabidiol (CBD) [US Food & Drug Administration] [online] Available from: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/public-health-focus/fda-regulation-cannabis-and-cannabis-derived-products-including-cannabidiol-cbd [Accessed 4 April 2023]
- World Health Organization (2018) Cannabidiol (CBD): Critical review report [online] Geneva: WHO. Available from: https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/controlled-substances/whocbdreportmay2018-2.pdf?sfvrsn=f78db177_2 [Accessed 4 April 2023]
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