Watchdog tells retailers to stop selling hundreds of CBD products

Today, retailers have been told to stop selling hundreds of hemp-derived oils, gels, sprays, baked goods, and beverages.

In a crackdown on the unregulated CBD market two years ago, watchdogs told all manufacturers to prove that their products are safe by obtaining regulatory approval.

Since then, no one has been given the green light, despite being widely available in shops, cafes, and online.

However, the Food Standards Agency has released a list of more than 3,500 CBD products that are considered “safe” competitors today.

The regulatory agency, which will oversee the million-dollar market, said all products not listed in the catalog should be removed from shelves immediately.

It also warned that cannabidiol supplements currently on the list may still be counterfeit.

The regulator, which will control the multi-million dollar market, said all uncategorized products should be removed from the shelves as soon as possible. Image: Taylor Mammon’s CBD roll-on also listed

“We have created a public listing to help local authorities and retailers prioritize items to be discontinued,” said Emily Miles, FSA Chief Executive Officer.

‘If a product is not listed, it should be withdrawn from the market as it is not linked to a credible marketing authorization application with us.

“But being on the list means the application is credible and the FSA has or expects to receive substantial scientific evidence from the applicant to assess its safety shortly.”

“I would like to point out that the FSA does not approve products on the public list.

“Because it has not yet been fully evaluated for safety, its inclusion in the list does not constitute a guarantee of acceptance.

“But we have taken the step of publishing the list so that local authorities, retailers and consumers can make informed decisions about what they stock and buy.”

Ms Miles said the FSA, the non-departmental government agency responsible for protecting food-related public health in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, is “slowly bringing the growing market into compliance”.

High Street CBD supplements sold in stores like Boots, Holland, and Barrett are classified as food, not drugs.

As such, they should not be sold with health claims. But proponents say the compound can be used to help people struggling with sleep, anxiety, and pain.

They’re still popular, with sales reaching £690m last year, beating industry expectations of £164m.

Some oils cost around £100 per bottle, and customers can be charged up to £12 for eight CBD gummies.

In 2020, the FSA announced that CBD manufacturers must apply for “new food” status, including ingredient analysis and scientific safety data.

The deadline for companies to submit products was March 31, 2021, and all applications are now fully processed.

The minutes of the December FSA main report stated that “the quality of the questions was lower than we expected”.

The FSA continues to advise consumers to “think carefully” before using CBD products. He says that healthy adults shouldn’t take more than 70mg per day.

It also advises people in vulnerable groups, including pregnant and lactating women and those taking medication, not to use it unless under medical supervision.

Some scientific studies have suggested that CBD may affect the liver when taken in higher doses, although there are very few studies according to the FSA.