The recall comes after the FSAI carried out a survey in february 2020 that revealed 37% of the products tested had a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content that could exceed safety limits set by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
The Food Safety Authority
of Ireland (FSAI) published in February 2020, a survey on foods and food
supplements on the Irish market containing hemp (Cannabis sativa) or
hemp derived material. Samples (n=38) were collected and analysed by the Public
Analyst laboratory in Dublin for the presence of a number of cannabinoids found
naturally in hemp.
The objective of this
national survey was to determine the regulatory compliance of food and food
supplements, predominantly in liquid form that claim to contain cannabidiol
(CBD) in Ireland.
The main findings of the
survey found:
- 37% (14/38) of the products
tested had levels of THC that if consumed at the maximum stated dosage could
significantly exceed the safe limit set by EFSA of 1µg/kg/body weight/per day.
- 34% (13/38) of the samples are
classified as novel foods and thus require authorisation before being placed on
the EU market.
- 36% (13/36) of samples classed
as food supplements had not been notified to the FSAI before being placed on
the market, as required by the law.
- 41% (15/37) of the products
tested contained CBD levels which differed by >50% compared to the declared
level (one product did not declare CBD levels). Some
products had barely detectable levels of CBD.
- 50% (19/38) made misleading
claims including lactose free, gluten free, non-GMO, along with unauthorised
health claims and some which may be considered medicinal claims.
The unsafe products tested with a THC*
content that could result in safety limits set by the European Food Safety
Authority (EFSA) being significantly exceeded are currently being recalled (mettre le lien avec la
liste des produits rappelés)
To know more, on the survey from the FSAI,
Orchidali can help
you in the preparation and writing of regulatory files.
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Hemp –based food and food supplements on the Irish market
The recall comes after the FSAI carried out a survey in february 2020 that revealed 37% of the products tested had a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content that could exceed safety limits set by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) published in February 2020, a survey on foods and food supplements on the Irish market containing hemp (Cannabis sativa) or hemp derived material. Samples (n=38) were collected and analysed by the Public Analyst laboratory in Dublin for the presence of a number of cannabinoids found naturally in hemp.
The objective of this national survey was to determine the regulatory compliance of food and food supplements, predominantly in liquid form that claim to contain cannabidiol (CBD) in Ireland.
The main findings of the survey found:
The unsafe products tested with a THC* content that could result in safety limits set by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) being significantly exceeded are currently being recalled (mettre le lien avec la liste des produits rappelés)
To know more, on the survey from the FSAI,
Orchidali can help you in the preparation and writing of regulatory files.