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🍎 Food DE January 31, 2023

Classification of CBD-containing fragrance oil as a novel food from Austria

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Hazard
Cirsium oligophyllum unauthorisedunauthorised - {GMO / novel food}
Origin
Austria
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Austria told the EU that some CBD fragrance oils are being sold as food. These oils are not allowed as food yet.

What's happening? Germany found these oils in stores. They do not meet EU food rules.

Does this affect me? If you bought CBD fragrance oils to eat or drink, this may affect you.

What should I do? Stop using them as food. Ask your pharmacist or doctor before using them.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: Cirsium oligophyllum unauthorisedunauthorised - {GMO / novel food} · Origin: Austria · Notifier: Germany

First published
January 31, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA23.0721

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What is this product recall alert about?
Classification of CBD-containing fragrance oil as a novel food from Austria. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: Cirsium oligophyllum unauthorisedunauthorised - {GMO / novel food} · Origin: Austria · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 31, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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