CBD is classed in New Zealand as a medical substance, available only on a doctor’s prescription.
The only part of the hemp plant that can be used in food is the seeds.
Hemp seeds used in food cannot have more than 75 mg/kg (0.0075%) of CBD.
Cosmetics and e-cigarettes must be CBD-free.
Industrial hemp with less than 0.35%-0.5% THC can be cultivated with a licence.
There may be a referendum on recreational cannabis use within the next two years.
...Sign up to our platform and you will have access to our latest business and regulatory news analysis, which keeps you updated with the latest hot topics in the sector.
Sign up to access our business and regulatory briefings and get the most updated news, insights and our expert analysis to keep you on top of worldwide industry trends.
By signing up you agree to our Terms and Conditions Please note trial access may take up to 24 hours to be granted as access must be qualified by a member of the CBD-Intel team.
