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Written question asked by Crispin Blunt (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 January 2023 (named day). It was answered by Chris Philp (Conservative) on Monday, 30 January 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.


Cannabidiol

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she plans to respond to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs' consumer cannabidiol products cover letter and report published on 17 December 2021.

Answer

In January 2021, the Home Office wrote to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) seeking the Council’s advice on how we can strengthen the law on consumer CBD products. This followed concerns that some CBD products being sold for human consumption may contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), a controlled drug compound found within the cannabis plant, making these products likely to be unlawful.

The ACMD published their report on 17 December 2021, recommending changes to the law. We are in the process of considering their findings and the Government will respond in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
131103
Session
2022-23
Related items
Cannabidiol
Monday, 6 February 2023
Written questions
House of Commons
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs Cannabidiol
Link
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