UK's 'Muddled' CBD Regulation Open To Legal Challenge

With FSA set to publish its public register detailing which CBD supplements can lawfully remain on the UK market, what can companies do if their product doesn't make the list? Barrister Jonathan Kirk QC set out the limited options left open to firms during a recent webinar.

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Much tighter restrictions on the sale of CBD supplements in the UK are imminent with the Food Standards Agency due to publish a public register of products which can remain on shelves.

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