A positive turn for CBD regulation: European Commission’s approval of Novel Food applications in 2022

When it comes to selling CBD products as a food supplement in the EU and the UK there is great value in being aware of the latest Novel Food regulations in play. These regulations are determined in the EU by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). In the UK all CBD food supplement products must […]
What are the most important benefits of CBD gummies and candies?

It’s no question that CBD gummies are becoming increasingly popular. Not only are they very tasty, eating cannabinoid gummies instead of administering regular CBD products like oils will offer consumers a number of additional benefits […]
Amazon UK update: Guidelines for Cannabidiol (CBD) and Hemp Products

NEWS PIECE – Amazon UK – Listing Guidelines for Cannabidiol (CBD) and Hemp Products Amazon UK CBD. Listing Guidelines for Cannabidiol (CBD) and Hemp Products. The content below is for guidance only. Amazon reserves the right to remove any listing it considers to be inappropriate for sale for any reason. All listings and products must […]
Update on the novel food status of CBD (updated November 2021)

We have been following the status of CBD in the Novel Food Guidelines since 2013. Three different entries have followed, as well as an attempt by the European Commission to re-schedule CBD as a pharmaceutical. Good news arrived with the ECJ (European Court of Justice) ruling in the Kanavape case In this article, we give […]
Video: Origins of Cannabis

In this video Adriaan talks about the origins of cannabis. He explains the difference between cannabis and hemp and finally discusses the three main ways of cultivating cannabis. Video transcript Introduction Hey, it’s Adriaan from CBD Oil Europe. Today I’d like to tell you about the origin of cannabis, and explain the difference between Cannabis […]
What are cannabinoids?

Cannabis is a wondrous plant that offers tremendous benefits to the well-being of humans and animals. The naturally occurring compounds that can be found in the cannabis plant are called cannabinoids. Cannabinoids can be split up into two groups: major and minor cannabinoids. The two most well-known major cannabinoids are called delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol […]
How to find a CBD friendly Payment Processor for your E-commerce business

Who offers payment gateways to the “high-risk” CBD business? One of the biggest challenges in (online) trading of CBD products is likely to be finding a payment solution provider (PSP). Because CBD, although widely accepted by the population, still has a reputation for being an illegal intoxicant. Hopefully with the recent vote in the UN […]
Wholesale CBD beverages: the emerging trend of CBD drinks

An increasing number of CBD companies are discovering an upcoming niche market in the cannabis industry: CBD drinks and beverages. The global market of beverage products like CBD infused water, tea, coffee, soft drinks etc. is currently estimated at 1 billion USD and is expected to reach 2 billion USD by the year 2026 as […]
Water Soluble CBD – An in depth look into water soluble technologies

Water soluble CBD is becoming more popular as an added ingredient to CBD tinctures, capsules, edibles, beverages and topical cosmetics. It comes in many forms both, liquid and powder and is manufactured by a variety of methods. This article will break down the main types of water soluble CBD available and the technical and regulatory […]
Are Full Spectrum Extracts Novel Food – German Government BVL & BMEL (March 2020)

EIHA versus BVL: Cannabidiol (CBD) not necessarily subject to registration as a novel food Brussels / Cologne – The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) has achieved a groundbreaking success in the discussion about the generally permissible trade and sale of CBD-containing products. According to the report, the German Federal Government and the Federal Ministry of […]