The legality of CBD product advertising in Europe – selected country overview
10th May 2022 - Regulatory reports |
The aim of this report is to provide a general overview of CBD advertising in nine countries in Europe
Cosmetics
DINAVISA confirms hemp extracts cannot be used in cosmetics…
10th May 2022 - Alerts | Paraguay, South America |
Europe seeks makeover for rules on CBD in cosmetics in wake of Kanavape ruling
9th May 2022 - Regulatory briefing |
A non-paper is being drafted by European authorities to examine how to change rules to formally permit the use of CBD in cosmetics in Europe following the Courts of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) decision in the Kanavape ruling
Regulatory tracker: current global regulation of CBD April
14th April 2022 - Regulatory trackers |
CBD-Intel’s newly upgraded global regulatory tracker, updated every month, now offers a deeper analysis of each regulatory area.
Use the tabs at the top of the map to select a specific regulatory field and click on an individual country to bring up much more detail in the panel below, including links to legislation and CBD-Intel’s coverage of that market.
The key below the map indicates the level of regulation for the selected country and regulatory field based on our in-house analysis.
Regulatory report: Slovenia, December 2021
2nd December 2021 - Regulatory reports |
Slovenia’s stance on CBD in the light of the Kanavape case isn’t clear; recreational cannabis rules not likely change; medicinal cannabis rules might change
Combining other topical ingredients with cannabinoids goes more than skin-deep
16th June 2021 - Business briefing |
Trends such as sustainability and organic plant-based ingredients are helping to drive the market for hemp and cannabinoid topical products even higher, with combination products all the rage
Details of China’s proposed ban on CBD in cosmetics still unclear
14th April 2021 - Regulatory briefing |
Suggestions that a Chinese ban on the use of CBD in cosmetics that would essentially shut down the domestic CBD market, blocking imports and cross-border online sales, appear to be premature
Regulatory report: CBD in cosmetics – a US state-by-state report
2nd December 2020 - Regulatory reports |
Cosmetics have been a mainstay in the CBD market in the US, and there are no signs that is likely to change any time soon. This report offers an overview of the current status of CBD in cosmetics in each US state
Behind the mask: ads regulator refers claims to US Federal Trade Commission
20th October 2020 - Business briefing |
The National Advertising Division (NAD) of the US Better Business Bureau has referred advertising claims made by a CBD company to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Regulatory report: GMP requirements for cosmetics
11th May 2020 - Regulatory reports |
This short regulatory report provides an overview of the current GMP regulations for cosmetics being place on the market in the EU
New ‘cannabeauty’ skin products aim to give CBD a cosmetic makeover
23rd December 2019 - Business briefing |
Despite a lack of strong evidence for the effectiveness of cannabinoids in dealing with skin issues, more and more UK brands have launched “cannabeauty” ranges, which incorporate skin care, body care and cosmetics
EU novel food rules put CBD focus on cosmetics and pet products
4th December 2019 - Business briefing |
Market limitations in Europe due to EU novel food regulations mean members of the CBD industry are likely to look at areas such as cosmetics and products for animals, according to a number of experts in the field
International regulation of CBD in cosmetics: a global overview
21st November 2019 - Regulatory reports |
The regulatory landscape for CBD products varies across the world and constantly changing, making compliance a potential minefield. This report provides an overview of the current legal status of CBD cosmetics in key markets around the world
California hemp bill delays legalisation of foods, beverages and cosmetics with hemp-based CBD
9th September 2019 - Regulatory briefing |
The launch of many CBD-containing foods, beverages and cosmetics in California has been delayed further as a bill legalising their sale is now not expected to pass before the end of the legislative session, which ends on on 13th September
European Commission differentiates CBD as cosmetic ingredient
10th April 2019 - Regulatory briefing |
CBD’s entry in the European Commission’s database of cosmetics ingredients has been expanded to differentiate it from generic cannabis and by-products. The move offers more, but not total, clarity
EU states could deem CBD, other cannabinoids illegal in cosmetics
21st February 2019 - Regulatory reports |
According to EU authorities, CBD and other cannabis extracts could be deemed illegal as an ingredient in cosmetics. However, individual member states have not made the same interpretation of the rules