Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and unauthorised novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in CBD oil from Austria
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Hazard
- cannabidiol (CBD) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel food} *** tetrahydrocanabinol (THC) - {biological contaminants}
- Origin
- Austria
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some CBD oils may have THC or CBD that is not allowed in food. THC is the part of cannabis that can make you feel high.
What's happening? Austria sent a notice about CBD oils that have these ingredients. Germany is warning people about them.
Does this affect me? If you use CBD oil from Austria, you might be affected. Check your product.
What should I do? Stop using the oil and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.
🤖 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.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: cannabidiol (CBD) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel food} *** tetrahydrocanabinol (THC) - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Austria · Notifier: Germany
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