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Unauthorized novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in hemp aroma extract from austria

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Undecided
Category
food additives and flavourings
Hazard
cannabidiol (CBD) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel food}
Origin
Germany
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some hemp aroma extracts contain cannabidiol (CBD), a food ingredient not approved in the EU.

What's happening? Austria found CBD in hemp aroma extracts sold in several countries. The safety of CBD as food is still being checked.

Does this affect me? If you bought hemp aroma extracts in Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Spain, or Switzerland, this may apply to you.

What should I do? Stop using the product 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.

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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: cannabidiol (CBD) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel food} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany

First published
January 20, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.0513

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What is this product recall alert about?
Unauthorized novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in hemp aroma extract from austria. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: cannabidiol (CBD) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel food} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 20, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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