New Cannabis Laws And Regulations Within Two Years.
At Hempful we have always been producing the highest quality CBD products in line with cannabis laws and regulations for our consumers. Our products are certified and regulated by the local food standards agency and the Cannabis Trade Association in accordance with European Food law.
That being said, we welcome the recent changes in how the industry is regulated which will ensure only the best quality products will be available in the market place. Until now the CBD industry has been open to abuse with a lack of clarity surrounding product quality, legality, and safety. However, Hempful is a member of the Cannabis Trades Association which represents responsible and ethical companies operating within the law. It has announced a new system of regulation for cannabis products, developed in conjunction with two government departments which it is hoped will become law within two years.
The Cannabis Products Directive
The Cannabis Products Directive (CPD) is a framework for regulation and licensing of all cannabis and cannabinoid products. It is an initiative of the Cannabis Trade Association (CTA) developed in conjunction with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This week the CPD has been translated and submitted to all 28 member states of the EU by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA). It is anticipated that with the sponsorship of two government agencies, the FSA and MHRA, the CPD will become UK law within the next two years and will relieve the Home Office of the burden of the cannabis regulation and licensing process, placing it in expert hands.
The CPD will establish an independent regulatory body covering all parts of the cannabis supply chain from seeds and genetics through to end products. Its first chief executive, Ms Fiona Pengilly, a highly experienced administrator, has already been appointed. The structure of the CPD is based on the Tobacco Products Directive, successful EU legislation which came into force on 19 May 2014 and became applicable in the EU Member States on 20 May 2016. The plan to implement the CPD into legislation is based on the similar path taken with gas regulation by CORGI which became the Gas Safe Register, part of the Health and Safety Executive.
The CPD consists of five parts: Part 1. Food supplements and edibles Part 2. Vapes and inhaled products Part 3. Topicals, balms and cosmetics Part 4. Cannabis for medical use Part 5. Grow at home.
Hempful Certified and Regulated
Hempful CBD products are already working in accordance with parts 1 – 3. Parts 4 and 5 will be introduced in accordance with legislation Growers, producers, manufacturers and sellers will all have to be registered as will each individual product. Approved laboratories will conduct testing and all registrants will be subject to regular inspection. Each product will have a Cannabis Product Information File (CPIF) and an assigned ‘Responsible Person’ who will ensure that the product remains compliant and updates the CPIF. Consumers will know that products have been produced and tested in accordance with regulations and will be assured of quality and safety.