Since 2021, CBD (cannabidiol) and CBD-containing products have been subject to the EU Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 when seeking authorization for the European market as a novel food. In recent years, cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, has emerged as a prominent player in the health and wellness industry. Touted for its potential therapeutic properties,
Introduction/Brief Market Analysis: The consumer packaged goods (CPG) market, including cannabis and natural health products (NHPs), is always on the lookout for changes in the regulations that allow for new products, be it new packaging, formulation, or types. One of such recent developments is Health Canada’s consideration for developing a potential framework for non-prescription health
During the November 2017 public consultation to solicit input on regulations under the Cannabis Act, it was determined that further consideration was necessary to determine an appropriate regulatory approach for health products containing cannabis without requiring the oversight of a medicinal practitioner. Under the current regulatory framework already established by the Cannabis Act and Food
Under the Cannabis Act & Regulations, applicants are required to obtain a licence issued by Health Canada in order to conduct activities relating to analytical testing involving cannabis. Therefore, individuals and corporations who wish, for the purposes of testing, to possess cannabis and to alter the chemical or physical properties of this cannabis by any
Cannabis is an extremely complex plant that contains hundreds of chemical substances. Over 100 of these chemical substances are known as cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are an incredibly important part of the cannabis plant, as they are the unique chemical compounds secreted by the flower that provides the different physical and mental effects we feel when we
November 25, 2019 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to 15 companies for illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD) in ways that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The FDA found that these particular companies were using product webpages, online stores and social media to
Subscribe To Our Newsletter
Get Latest Industry News and Updates
