Unapproved novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in hemp pouches from Sweden
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- cannabidiol (CBD) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel food}
- Origin
- Sweden
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some hemp pouches from Sweden contain cannabidiol, also called CBD. CBD is a substance found in cannabis plants.
What's happening? These pouches have CBD in them. In the EU, CBD is not allowed as a food ingredient yet.
Does this affect me? If you bought these hemp pouches in Germany, this notice may apply to you.
What should I do? Stop eating the pouches. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried.
🤖 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: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: cannabidiol (CBD) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel food} · Origin: Sweden · Notifier: Germany
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