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Italy Reclassifies Natural CBD Oil As Medicine Containing Narcotic

 
• By David Ridley

Italy reclassifies natural CBD as a narcotic drug. The decision may see challenges from companies marketing in Italy natural CBD supplements registered in other European countries, given that the European Court of Justice (CJEU) overturned a similar position taken by France in 2020.  

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As of today, products containing natural cannabidiol (CBD) intended for oral use are classed in Italy as narcotic drugs.

Following a decree issued on 7 August 2023 – entering into force on 20 September and adding CBD to Italy’s list of narcotic and psychotropic substances – such products can only be

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