Today we’re excited to talk about CBD flower and its legal status in the UK. Why are we excited? Because CBD flower our favourite way to use CBD and because we believe it won’t be too long before we can sell it!
First, let’s start with a little bit of background information. CBD, or cannabidiol, is a chemical compound found in cannabis plants. It is non-psychoactive, meaning it does not produce the “high” associated with marijuana. CBD flower is a form of cannabis that is high in CBD and low in THC (the psychoactive compound in marijuana).
CBD flower has become popular in recent years due to its potential health benefits. It is commonly used to help with anxiety, pain, and sleep disorders, as well as a variety of other ailments.
Legal Status of CBD Flower in the UK in 2022
Currently, CBD flower is legal in the UK as long as it contains less than 0.2% THC. This means that it is legal to possess, sell, and consume CBD flower as long as it falls within this THC limit.
However, there are strict regulations surrounding the production and sale of CBD flower. The CBD must be derived from an EU-approved hemp strain, and it must be sold as a food supplement rather than a medicinal product. It is also illegal to advertise CBD flower as having any therapeutic benefits.
Penalties for Possession
If you are found in possession of CBD flower that contains more than 0.2% THC, you could face criminal charges. Possession of marijuana (which contains higher levels of THC) is illegal in the UK, and the penalties for possession can be severe. If you are found guilty, you could face up to five years in prison and an unlimited fine.
Will CBD Flower be Legal in the UK in 2023?
It is difficult to predict exactly what the legal status of CBD flower will be in the UK in 2023. There are a few factors that may influence the decision.
First, there is growing evidence of the potential health benefits of CBD. This may lead to a change in the regulations surrounding its sale and use.
Second, the legal status of marijuana (which contains higher levels of THC) may also have an impact on the legal status of CBD flower. If marijuana were to be legalized in the UK, it is possible that the regulations surrounding CBD flower would also be loosened.
Speculations on the Legal Status
It is difficult to say for certain what the legal status of CBD flower will be in 2023. Some speculate that it will remain legal as long as it contains less than 0.2% THC, while others believe that the regulations may be relaxed further.
In conclusion, CBD flower is currently legal in the UK as long as it contains less than 0.2% THC. However, there are strict regulations surrounding its production and sale. It is difficult to predict what the legal status will be in 2023, but it may be influenced by the potential health benefits of CBD and the legal status of marijuana.
The bottom line though is that this is an area that is so murky at the moment that most people caught selling flower are deemed to be breaking the law, we believe this is going to change in the near future.
Ultimately we can all see how cannabis is entering the mainstream in a way it never has before. We can’t be far off federal legalisation in the US and with time that will come to our shores too.
When things do change you can guarantee we’ll be ready here at canzen and stick around until then because our plan is to do some pretty big sales and offers to get things going!
Until then we recommend the next best thing, full spectrum CBD! (Full spectrum helps give it a more pronounced relaxed feeling as well as many other benefits above isolate) We have an article of what full spectrum CBD is right here
Sources:
- UK government’s website on drugs: https://www.gov.uk/drug-driving-law
- World Health Organization’s report on CBD: https://www.who.int/medicines/services/inn/WHO-recommendations-CBD.pdf