The Cannabis sativa Law

The sale of Cannabis sativa products for internal use is regulated by drug, pharmaceutical, and food legislation.

The legality of cannabis products in Europe is complex. Each country has its approach to these products.

Hemp seeds

Hemp seeds have historically been used for food. This also applies to products extracted from hemp seeds, such as hemp seed oil (hot and cold pressed), hemp bran, hemp protein, and hemp seed flour. Seeds are mainly free of CBD and THC.

THC

THC is regulated in most countries. The EU has regulations that allow industrial hemp with a low THC content (below 0.2%). Different EU countries have different upper-level content of THC.

CBD

CBD oil is produced from parts of the plant besides seeds, so there are currently no upper limits.

Food, a narcotic product, or a medicine?

Some products from hemp are permitted as food, others are classified as narcotics or medicines, and for some products, the situation is unclear.

The above information does not apply to hemp products used in skincare products.