Roundtable: Discussion about Cannabidiol (CBD) and Novel Food goes into the next round

27. March 2020

Brussels / Cologne – The debate on whether CBD-containing products are generally covered by the regulation for novel foods requiring approval is gathering momentum.

Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) confirms receipt of EIHA documents
EIHA calls for correction of BVL’s blanket assessment of CBD-containing products
Daniel Kruse, President of the EIHA, today live at the Hemp Magazine Roundtable

The media information of the EIHA of March 03, 2020 “EIHA versus BVL: Cannabidiol (CBD) not mandatory as Novel Food subject to approval” has reignited the public discussion around CBD. In the meantime, the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has confirmed receipt of the EIHA’s documents – however, an official response to the EIHA’s claims is still pending.