Question marks over cannabidiol’s safety in food, European agency finds
By 
Anthony King2022-06-14T13:30:00
Food safety body has already received more than 150 applications to add CBD to food products
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is unable to vouch for the safety of cannabidiol (CBD) in foods. This conclusion follows an expert panel report that flagged knowledge gaps on safety.
CBD is obtained from Cannabis sativa plants or synthesized chemically. CBD is, along with tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, the most abundant cannabinoid in marijuana.
The European commission had received more than 150 applications for CBD as a novel food. The commission consequently asked EFSA to give its opinion on whether consumption of this compound was safe for humans. The proposed uses of CBD as novel food ingredients include oils, sprays, vitamins and minerals, and even claims to promote better skin.