US EditionFSA Announces Consultation Into Authorising First CBD Food Products in UK
The Food Standards Agency seeks public input on safety and labelling standards for nearly 3,000 cannabidiol products to establish legal compliance in Great Britain.
- The Food Standards Agency launched a 12-week public consultation on 20 November 2025 to authorise the first CBD food products in Great Britain.
- This consultation follows the absence of legal authorisation for CBD foods in the UK and aims to regulate products like oils, capsules, gummies, sweets, and drinks.
- The FSA proposes clear labelling requirements including warnings for under-18s, pregnant or breastfeeding persons, and those on medication or immunosuppressed.
- Thomas Vincent of the FSA described the consultation launch as progress in their efforts to ensure CBD products meet legal requirements and urged stakeholders to share their views to help shape government advice.
- If authorised, these products will mark the first regulated CBD foods in the UK, supporting industry growth while maintaining safety standards, with Scotland planning a similar consultation this year.
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