What to know about importing CBD into Portugal?

Updated December 7, 2023

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Portugal is one of the most lenient countries when it comes to penalizing someone caught with drugs. In fact, it decriminalized all drugs, including marijuana and cannabis. So instead, a person is just fined or sent to treatment for possessing small amounts of drugs.

The Portugal government took these steps due to the increasing rate of opioid overdose and HIV among drug users. Thus, they thought that it would be better if individuals could use legal drugs. It means that getting hold of recreational drugs is relatively easy in Portugal.

Is CBD oil legal in Portugal?

However, this does not essentially mean that CBD or CBD oil is legal in Portugal. It simply means that possession of it would not be regarded as a criminal act. Instead, a person can get off by paying a fine.

Overview of Portuguese CBD Regulations and Laws

Since Portugal is among the few countries to decriminalize all kinds of drugs, it would seem logical that CBD oil must be legal and readily available. However, that is not the case. Things are still much more complex.

Regretfully, Portugal tightened specific laws after 2018, when the EU categorized CBD as a novel food. Since then, only products authorized as a novel food by European Commission can be sold in Portugal. However, even worst, Portugal made it necessary to have a doctor’s prescription even for CBD oil.

It means that a person cannot buy CBD oil just like that. Instead, one should have specific health concerns and doctors’ prescriptions justifying the use of CBD oil. It also means that doctors would generally prescribe CBD oil in conditions like spasticity, nausea, appetite loss, chronic pain, epilepsy, and resistant glaucoma.

Thus, these laws have considerably limited the scope of the CBD oil business in the country. Moreover, it means that one cannot just sell it via online platforms or special shops. Thus, there is no significant role of online advertising, too. Instead, much depend on the doctors.

Criteria & Policies for Importing CBD into Portugal

Since 2018, it has been essential to have EU approval as a novel food for importing any CBD product into Portugal. However, that is not all. As it is only allowed to be prescribed by the doctors, it means that there is a more significant role for the health ministry in controlling its sales and imports into the nation.

Thus, anyone can only import the product by getting import permission from the National Authority for Medicines and Health Products (Infarmed).

It means that importing CBD into Portugal is complex. Exporter or producer of the product should get novel food approval from European Commission. Whereas, importer or buyer must obtain a certificate from Infarmed.

Regretfully, despite the countries, relaxed attitude towards most street drugs, starting a CBD business, on the contrary, is quite complicated.

Importing CBD into Portugal within the EU

Importing CBD into Portugal is not complex from the EU manufacturer’s point of view. Since selling CBD or CBD oil in any EU nation requires novel food approval, it means that many would already be having such an approval.

In theory, it means that one can just ship to Portugal with all the relevant documents. However, a greater issue could be finding the importer, a company that is ready to get an import certificate from Infarmed.

Once imported, there won’t be any custom duties on the product, and the product is ready to be commercialized.

Importing CBD into Portugal from other Countries

Whether the product is made in the EU or outside it, there are not many differences in the documents needed to import CBD. However, even manufacturers from outside the EU would still need novel food authorization from the European Commission.

However, there are some minor other differences. Like the certificate of non-EU nations may not be acceptable to Portugal authorities. It means that each batch would be analyzed and certified locally.

Needless to say, that importer would need permission from Infarmed before importing any CBD products.

Unlike EU CBD products, CBD oil from other nations will also be subject to local duties like customs and VAT.

Novel food approval would be only given to products with THC below 0.2%.

Importing CBD into Portugal to Sell

Importing CBD into Portugal maybe not be very difficult. However, selling it is pretty challenging. It is a bit strange that in Portugal, even recreational use of marijuana is legalized, and that would not need a doctor’s prescription. It means that recreational products, like oil with THC as high as 20%, are legal if used for recreational purposes.

But regretfully, if one needs to use CBD oil for health benefits, then THC cannot be above 0.2%. Even worst, it cannot be readily sold. There is a strict requirement for doctors’ prescriptions for every CBD product sold in the country. These regulations have severely limited the market of CBD products in the nation.

Moreover, if Infarmed regulates any products, it means that the health ministry would keep a close eye on the sale of the product. They would also ensure that CBD products are not abused. It is odd considering that marijuana resin with high THC can be used for recreational purposes. Still, low THC and highly safe CBD products sales are controlled through so many complex regulations.

Importing Hemp into Portugal

When it comes to hemp, things are relatively straightforward. Products made up of hemp seeds do not require novel food approval. Moreover, they are naturally free from THC or have it in traces. Thus, these products may be imported as food products. Nevertheless, one may have to provide evidence that the product is derived from hemp seed and not other parts of the hemp plant. Thus, a certificate of analysis and declaration may be needed.

Similarly, hemp seeds are allowed for import from other EU nations. However, only varieties are approved for cultivation in the EU. Therefore, importing seeds from outside the EU could be more complicated.

Hemp fiber is regarded as an industrial product, and thus no issues in importing it. Nevertheless, there might be higher duties on such products.

To conclude, the legal status of CBD in Portugal is complex. Although it has decriminalized the recreational use of marijuana, it strictly controls the sales of CBD oil and other CBD products used for health benefits.

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What are Natural Cosmetics?

Updated January 15, 2024

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Beauty is an intuitive feeling that is not limited to humans. Even some animals and birds try to decorate themselves to look attractive. However, humans are much smarter, and they use a range of cosmetics. People used lemon, honey, milk, clay, mud, and even some metals to produce beauty products for ages.

However, things changed drastically with the advent of the industrial age, especially from the 20^th century onwards. It saw a boom in the cosmetics industry, too. Since natural products are often challenging to source and sometimes expensive, the industry increasingly started using synthetic chemicals.

Fortunately, there has been a resurgence of interest in natural beauty products in recent years. It is because people increasingly realize that synthetic chemicals may cause unforeseeable harm. Moreover, people realize the broader damage caused by the chemical industry to the environment.

Just take an example of plastic microbeads in facewash and other cosmetic products. They are minute, almost invisible to the human eye. Yet, millions of tons of these microbeads are released into the environment. Thus, using natural cosmetics is not just about preventing harm to health but also about protecting the environment and much more.

What are Natural Cosmetics?

So, many people are talking about natural cosmetics, and yet amazingly, there is no single definition of natural cosmetics. Even worse, there are many false explanations of natural cosmetics.

For example, some think that natural cosmetics are free from chemicals. That is partially true. Even natural compounds are chemicals. Nevertheless, the term chemical is more commonly used to define compounds made artificially. Moreover, natural cosmetics may still have added synthetic chemicals.

Further, it is wrong to believe that synthetic chemicals do not exist in nature and are human-made. It is again partially true. Humans produce synthetic chemicals, but they also exist in nature.

Additionally, it is wrong to believe that natural things are harmless. Natural compounds may also be toxic, cause allergies.

So, how can one define natural cosmetics? What are natural beauty products?

It would be correct to say that natural cosmetics are “products made from raw materials sourced from nature, like plants and natural minerals. These sources are renewable and do not harm the environment. They are often processed minimally and in a way that is safe for humans, animals, plants, and the earth. They are carefully selected natural extracts that are good for skin, body, and hair – they promote beauty. As a rule, they should not have added preservatives, petroleum products, and other harsh chemicals.”

Further, it would be correct to say that natural compounds are usually organic (though not necessarily, for example, minerals in clay). Organic compounds are pretty complex and difficult to imitate, explaining their unique benefits. Moreover, natural cosmetics may contain hundreds of compounds working in synergy. Often science has little idea about how these compounds work with each other.

How are natural cosmetics made?

Natural cosmetics may use extracts from plants, microorganisms, fungi, and even insects and animals. However, plant extracts are generally preferred, as they form the primary component in most natural cosmetics.

There are two ways of producing natural cosmetics, each having its pros and cons. The first and the more common way is to buy natural and organic extracts, fragrances, antioxidants and then mix them to create cosmetic products.

The second approach is using in-house extraction of natural compounds. Thus, one may buy natural raw materials in wholesale, like plants, flowers, and so on, and then use specific extracting machines to extract these compounds. For example, many would use supercritical CO2 extraction and ethanol to extract natural components.

As one can guess, the pros of the first method are that it is more straightforward.

One does not have to think about extracting natural compounds. Instead, one may simply buy natural cosmetics raw materials and use them. This is a simpler approach. In this approach, manufacturers can focus on creating cosmetics instead of spending time extracting compounds. However, it also means less control over the quality of natural extracts.

The second methods are more complex. Extracting natural compounds is both a science and art. It may mean a bigger initial investment and also requires massive in-house expertise. This can lead to less variety of products. But then it means greater control over the quality of raw materials. It also may help create unique products.

There is a third approach, too. It is the most straightforward, involving finding a white label or private label manufacturer and getting the products produced by a third party. In this case, there is little control over the manufacturing process, but the business can be started with minimal investments and efforts. Thus, finding white label organic cosmetics manufacturers could be an option for many.

Can cosmetic beauty products be natural?

It is pretty challenging to answer. However, it is worth understanding that not every natural product is natural. Most natural products are not 100% natural. Even the certification that the product is natural does not say much. Each certifying agency has its definition of natural product. For example, some certifying agencies may certify the product as natural if it has a content of natural compounds 80% or above. But that is still not a completely natural product, despite the certificate stating otherwise.

Additionally, it is vital to understand that many natural compounds are now widely and cheaply produced using synthetic methods. Just take an example of vitamins. These are natural compounds. But most supplements contain vitamins that are synthesized at an industrial scale. Thus, natural vitamins are rarely used in supplements or cosmetics.

Things are further made complicated by the use of preservatives. They prevent bacterial overgrowth in cosmetics, help stabilize natural compounds. In addition, they help prolong the shelf life of products. However, they are synthetic chemicals and are not essentially suitable for health.

How do you know if your beauty products are natural?

It is pretty challenging, even for experts. Generally, third-party certification is regarded as the most trusted way of knowing if the product is natural or not. However, as already stated, even third-party labs may have different definitions of natural products.

Moreover, it is worth knowing that most labs would certify a product as natural if its content of natural ingredients is above 95%. But, unfortunately, it means that they might contain as many as 5% non-natural substances.

Thus, it would still be essential to know more about the third-party lab and how they define natural products.

Further, one should pay particular attention to seemingly less relevant ingredients. One should pay special attention to the components like E200, or U202, and so on. Such numbers define colors, preservatives, antioxidants, thickeners, acidity regulators, flavor enhancers, antibiotics, glazing agents added to foods and cosmetics. Regretfully, these numbers do not say anything to a consumer or most people. These ingredients may be natural or synthetic. One can use online databases to learn more about these codes used to describe certain compounds.

Are natural cosmetics good for your skin?

It is one more controversial topic. Most people buy natural cosmetics believing that they are safer when compared to synthetic cosmetics. That may be true, but that is not always the case.

It is worth understanding that even natural extracts may be toxic. For example, they might contain heavy metals. In addition, larger organic molecules are more likely to cause allergic reactions than smaller synthetic molecules.

Nonetheless, the natural extract does have some distinct benefits. Many may not be tested by science, but they are well tested by traditions. Moreover, unlike synthetic compounds, natural extracts are less likely to cause unforeseeable side effects like causing worsening of the autoimmune condition.

However, more importantly, natural compounds are usually safer for humans and the environment. They are safer for animals, plants, oceans, and even the air. Thus, when discussing the safety of natural cosmetics, one needs to think in a broader context.

Thus, it is good to understand that natural compounds are generally safer. However, one should still keep in mind that side effects with natural cosmetics are possible.

What are the best natural beauty products?

There are many manufacturers of skincare and cosmetics that are natural. In addition, one may find natural skin care products, natural beauty products, and much more. Below are some of the well-known manufacturers of natural cosmetics.

It’s pure is a company that has herbal hair colors, hair and scalp treatment, hair conditioners, and a range of organic oils. All its products are known to be pure and natural.

Similarly, Odylique, a company in the UK, has a long history of producing natural cosmetics. Many of its products are made by hand. It has a complete range of natural cosmetics like moisturizers, skin care products, cleansers, and many more.

Sante is a natural cosmetics producer from Germany. It is also one of the companies with a complete range of cosmetics, from natural skincare to hair masks. They even have products for men. Their website also provides excellent information about various natural ingredients.

Logona is yet another company from Germany with high manufacturing standards. You name the product, and they have. Thus, they have everything for skincare, facials, body care, teeth, make-up, men, and much more.

Lavera is a company that is especially good at making natural skin care cosmetics. It also has products for babies and children, natural toothpaste, and much more.

To conclude, natural beauty products have some specific benefits. For example, they are generally safer not only for humans but also for the environment. However, finding high-quality natural beauty products could be a challenge. Thus, one would need to do some research to find out if any product is truly natural, organic & safe.

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What to know about importing CBD into Spain?

Updated January 15, 2024

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Mag. Valentin Mis, LL.M.

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CBD or CBD oil containing THC below 0.2% is legal in the EU. Spain is part of the EU; thus, it may naturally make CBD legal in the country. However, in practice, it is not always the case.

Although all European member states must follow EU norms, some local laws may cause issues. Thus, it seems that Spain has a more conservative approach towards CBD. Therefore, unlike Italy or the Czech, the status of CBD is still not clear in the country.

Overview of Spanish CBD Regulations and Laws

Of course, there are EU norms stating that any CBD product with THC below 0.2% and with novel food authorization from the European Commission should be deemed legal in the whole of the EU.

But experience shows that it is not always the case. The case of a French company is quite famous, that had to move to EU court when they were fined for importing legal CBD from a Czech company. EU court gave a clear ruling that if CBD product has been produced legally in one member state, its import must be allowed in another member state.

However, that said, few things are out of EU jurisdiction. For example, any member state can still ban some CBD products based on health concerns.

It seems that Spain is undoubtedly among the conservative EU nations. So, quite like most of the world, it ratified UN conventions of 1961 and 1971, classifying cannabis-derived products as psychotropic and banning their free sales. Since then, there have been minor changes in the law, but not much has changed.

Spain is still debating about the status of CBD.

There is little doubt that earlier or later, it will ratify the new EU laws, adapt new EU norms related to CBD or CBD oil. However, it appears that the country is going slow.

There is news that in 2018, the Spanish government took strict action and removed many CBD products from the shelves. However, covid-19 has not helped the CBD market, as countering the pandemic became a greater priority for the nation.

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So, Is CBD oil legal in Spain? It would be correct to say that in 2021, it is still unclear. There are simply contradicting laws. EU permits the use of legal CBD, whereas Spain has not taken any steps to promote the use of CBD products. However, it has neither taken any measures against it. This has only created confusion, as CBD’s status remains unclear.

At present, most of the decisions regarding cannabis use are taken by the medical products and sanitary agency of the ministry of health of Spain. Although this agency follows all the EU norms, it has not made its position on CBD clear. It means that there is a lot of confusion in Spain regarding its legality.

Needless to say, that cannabis is grown legally in Spain. Therefore, laws regarding the local production of cannabis products are pretty clear. The confusion mainly prevails regarding importing CBD oil and similar products from other EU states or outside of the EU.

Criteria & Policies for Importing CBD into Spain

As already discussed, things in Spain are pretty complex and unclear. However, it is legal to import CBD into Spain, based on its legality in the EU.

However, that said, Spain has not carried out many changes in its laws and regulations. As a result, although locally produced CBD may be legal, importing CBD into the country could be more complex.

However, it is quite possible that in the coming years, regulations will change. For example, there has been increasing demand in Spain to legalize CBD and allow free sales of CBD products.

We have checked things in 2023, and it seems that still, nothing has changed. Even worse, there are no signs of any upcoming changes in the regulations. Spain mostly continues to identify with international regulations that are not CBD-friendly.¹

Nonetheless, it seems that Spain is tolerant of CBD for topical use. It means that one can readily and legally import cosmetic products containing CBD. However, they must not contain THC above 0.2%. Therefore, products like face masks, shampoo, creams, serums, and essential oils for external use are legal.²

Importing CBD into Spain within the EU

It seems that European CBD companies will have little trouble in CBD shipping to Spain. However, any such product must have been legally produced in other EU member states. Further, the product should have novel food authorization. Additionally, having a certificate of analysis would also help.

Although Spain may have a conservative approach, it is also good at following all the EU norms. Thus, many EU manufacturers can import CBD into the country. However, it is always good to know more about the country’s latest CBD or CBD oil-related laws before planning CBD shipment.

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Importing CBD into Spain from other Countries

Importing CBD into Spain from other countries could be complicated and may not be entirely legal. It is because the local law still considers all cannabis products as psychotropic.

Although, getting EU novel food approval may help. Nevertheless, there could be lots of questions raised. One may still need to prove that the product does not pose any health threat.

Generally, it is not recommended to import CBD into Spain from countries outside the EU. However, if someone has decided to do so, it is better to get more information from the medical products and sanitary agencies of the health ministry.

When importing from outside Spain, our findings in 2023 show that importing CBD products for external use or cosmetics might be possible. However, importing CBD oil or other products for oral use from outside the EU would not be possible. This is because the only way to do that legally in 2023 is to get Novel Food approval from European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). However, it has put all applications on temporary hold pending further safety investigations. It is still uncertain when it will start giving approvals.³

Importing CBD into Spain to Sell

Importing CBD into Spain is possible, but there are still some issues. First, its legal status is less than clear. At present, it appears that it would be permitted to import CBD to sell from other EU nations. Nevertheless, one should be careful, as its legal status is unclear.

However, it is more complex if someone is planning to import CBD from outside of the EU. Therefore, it would be good to get complete information of the medical products and sanitary agency of the ministry of health before importing CBD products.

Nevertheless, it appears that Spain is slowly moving in the right direction. It is just a better time when CBD is completely legalized. There are many ongoing studies in Spain regarding the beneficial health effects of CBD oil and other CBD products.

Importing Hemp into Spain

Hemp seed products are generally not regarded as novel food in the EU. Thus, they can be imported without many documents. For example, importing hemp seed flour could be pretty straightforward.

Similarly, importing hemp fibre will not be an issue, as it is an industrial product and not for human consumption.

However, things might be more complex with hemp seed oil. One may need to prove that the oil was extracted from hemp seed, and no other hemp plant parts were used.

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What to know about importing CBD into Poland?

Updated January 15, 2024

Written by

Mag. Valentin Mis, LL.M.

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Poland is one of the largest markets for various natural health supplements. It is one of the countries in East Europe that has done pretty well after joining the EU. Its economy is booming, and so is its industry.

400;”>CBD oil is legal in Poland. It is among the moderately stringent nations. It means that it has some distinct local requirements, too. However, most of these requirements are not very challenging to fulfil. These requirements are primarily regarding the safety of the products.

Overview of Polish CBD Regulations and Laws

According to Polish law, there is medical cannabis, sales and import of which is strictly controlled. Then there is CBD and hemp.

CBD products are seen as natural herbal products of non-animal origin in Poland. For any CBD product to be legally sold in Poland, it must get novel food authorization by the European Commission. One may also need to provide the certificate of analysis of each batch so that Polish authorities can see the content of each CBD product.

However, things are simpler when it comes to hemp seed oil, flour, or defatted hemp seeds. They are not regarded as novel food by the European Commission. It means that one may import them into Poland without much hassle. Nonetheless, it is a food product, and one may need to get certain approvals from The Chief Sanitary Inspector.

Additionally, Poland has some local requirements regarding product packaging. Like there should not be any health claims, the product should manufacture place of production, expiry date, and so on. It is good to enquire more about these local requirements before dispatching CBD products to Poland.

Criteria & Policies for Importing CBD into Poland

The primary criteria for CBD oil remain the novel food authorization from the EU. However, such approval is not needed if a product contains hemp seed oil or flour, as those are not novel foods.

Additionally, there is a need to submit an application to the State Sanitary Inspection at least two weeks before importing CBD into the country.

Generally, it is good to have a certificate of analysis of the product to prove that the product is safe and does not contain any impurities.

Additionally, one may need to understand more about local laws regarding the labelling of CBD products.

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Importing CBD into Poland within the EU

It is perhaps the most straightforward way of doing CBD business in Poland. However, it would be relatively easy if that particular product is already in sale in other EU nations since it is evidence that the product is suitable for human use.

CBD oil or other products containing CBD would need novel food approval. It is because these products have not been traditionally consumed in the EU region.

Usually, there are no more documents needed. For example, a certificate of analysis from other EU nations would be acceptable in Poland. In addition, there are no customs or other duties on the movement of goods between various EU nations.

However, one should be careful about the legal requirements of the State Sanitary department and additional local requirements regarding the labelling of the products.

Importing CBD into Poland from other Countries

Importing CBD into Poland from non-EU nations could be more challenging, especially if importing from certain Asian countries. In addition, it would still require novel food authorization to sell any CBD product in Poland.

One would also need to submit an application to The State Sanitary department to get their clearance.

Additionally, on arrival, every batch would be certified by a local lab for its CBD content and content of other cannabinoids. THC levels would be strictly monitored along with other impurities.

Further, ass products imported from outside of Poland would go through the process of customs clearance and would need to pay VAT. Thus, it would also be essential to mention the Harmonized System code (HS code) on the invoice.

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Importing CBD into Poland to Sell

Can I import CBD oil to Poland? The answer is yes. It is entirely legal to import and sell CBD oil or other CBD product in Poland.

Poland is one of the fastest-growing markets for health supplements. However, in 2020, the Polish government made some changes to laws regarding the advertising of health supplements. It is because, earlier in Poland, laws were less stringent, and thus many sellers of health supplements could make even unproven claims.

Advertising CBD products are still legal in Poland, but one needs to be careful with health claims. In Poland, like in many other East European nations, considerable sales of health supplements occur via pharmacies. Although, it appears that online sales of these products are also rising. Further, many specialized CBD shops are also gradually emerging across the nation.

Importing Hemp into Poland

Importing hemp is more straightforward. However, it depends on the part of Hemp one is planning to import.

Processed hemp seeds, defatted seeds, hemp seed oil, hemp seed flour are not regarded as novel food by European norms or by Polish authorities. It means that they can be pretty simple to import without many documents. Nonetheless, one may require to file an application with The State Sanitary department. It is to prove that the products are safe and THC free.

However, if the product was extracted from leaves for flower, or even stalk, or contains CBD and THC below 0.2%, it must get novel food approval.

Hemp fibre is an industrial product and not a food product. Thus, it would not require many documents. However, products for industrial use generally have different HS codes and higher customs duties and VAT. It is generally to protect local hemp growers and the industry.

To conclude, Poland is an attractive market for CBD oil or other CBD products. Importing and selling CBD oil is legal in Poland. Moreover, it generally follows most EU guidelines. Nonetheless, it may have specific local requirements like applying with The State Sanitary department. Nevertheless, the process is pretty straightforward.

However, it is worth understanding that the legal framework regarding CBD products is still evolving, going through significant changes every few years. Thus, it is always good to do more research before starting a CBD business in Poland.

One may also consult Essentiapura, its specialists have good knowledge about various EU markets, and they can provide precious information about starting a CBD business in different EU markets.

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What to know about importing CBD into Italy?

Updated January 15, 2024

Written by

Mag. Valentin Mis, LL.M.

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Italy differs from other countries in Europe with more relaxed attitudes towards CBD. Italy is one of the largest markets of health supplements in Europe. It is also a fast-growing market for CBD products.

So, the answer to the commonly asked question, is CBD oil legal in Italy is, “Yes”.

Italy has a more incredible experience in controlling the movement of illicit drugs. It may explain why Italy is less worried about CBD or its ill effects.

There are other historical reasons also for such a relaxed attitude towards CBD. For example, historically, Italy has been one of the biggest growers of Industrial hemp in Europe.

Italy is also one of the few nations where one can buy hemp flowers in shops. These are generally flowers that are low in THC. Further, they are sold with a label that they are not for human use. Nonetheless, data shows that there are considerable sales of hemp flowers in the country.

It is worth noticing that many of these legal changes, relaxing laws towards CBD, were introduced in 2016 in the country. Since then, its local production has boomed.

Overview of Italian CBD Regulations and Laws

Italy is an EU member state. It means that the country follows all EU norms. Thus, CBD is regarded as a novel food and must get novel food authorization from European Commission.

It also means that CBD oil is legal in Italy if it contains THC below 0.2%.

However, apart from EU norms, each European country has its local laws. Interestingly enough, Italy is among the few nations that allow sales of products containing THC as high as 0.6%. This may have some benefits. For example, some CBD products might contain THC slightly above 0.2% in rare cases, which is a very tight margin. Thus, there won’t be any legal issue in Italy as far as THC is below 0.6%.

Although the chances are slim that any product made outside would have THC higher than 0.2%, nonetheless, there is one less reason to worry about when doing CBD business in Italy.

Criteria & Policies for Importing CBD into Italy

As an EU member state, importing CBD into Italy would require getting novel food authorization from European Commission. It also means that the content of THC in such a product should not be more than 0.2%. Thus, the limit of 0.6% is mainly to benefit local CBD producers.

Other things would be needed with each shipment, like the certificate of analysis of each batch.

However, it is worth understanding that in Italy, competition is stiff. It is because local producers can market high THC products. Additionally, many people may use hemp flowers instead of CBD oil.

Nonetheless, there is a huge market for consumers who are quality conscious. These are individuals wanting to buy high purity and safe CBD products for health benefits. For those looking to start selling high purity, CBD products Essentiapura may help start a business. For example, it may provide ready-to-sell products through private labeling. Or one may produce water-soluble CBD products to differentiate from other products. Essentiapura has both oil and water-soluble CBD isolate and distillate.

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Importing CBD into Italy within the EU

It is the most straightforward way of doing business. It is because products made in any other EU nation would already have novel food authorization. Thus, as per the EU legal norms and Italian laws, such products can readily enter the Italian markets.

Moreover, it would require minimal documentation, as the certificate of analysis of other European nations would be acceptable in Italy. There would also be no customs duties or other duties.

Simply said, any CBD product legally made in other EU countries can be readily imported into Italy. Likewise, if the product is commercialized in any other EU nation, then there won’t be a need for many documents.

So, importing CBD into Italy from the EU is quite simple.

Importing CBD into Italy from other Countries

If CBD products were made outside the EU, then the procedure would be a bit more complicated. One would first need to get novel food authorization, which is a complex and time taking process.

One would need to prepare a dossier confirming the content, safety, and manufacturing process of the product. In addition, one may require to provide some additional documents like the product was not tested in animals, and so on.

When importing into Italy, there would be a need to find Harmonized System (HS) code for the product as local customs duties would depend on the HS code of the product. Additionally, one would also need to pay the VAT on the imported product.

More importantly, one would require carrying out local analysis of each imported batch to prove that it confirms the required standards.

Generally, it is good to get a certificate of origin for products from the local competent authorities in a country that manufactures CBD products. This certificate may help in some instances, as Italy may have lower customs duties for certain nations.

So, the reply to a question that can I import CBD oil to Italy is firm yes.

Importing CBD into Italy to Sell

Importing CBD oil into Italy is legal and pretty straightforward. It has one of the most relaxed attitudes towards CBD. However, it means that minimum documentation is needed for CBD business in the country.

Only the main hurdle is getting novel food authorization for people producing product in the EU or outside it. Whereas selling the product in Italy is much simpler. It even allows the sales of CBD flowers, though not for human use or consumption. But then everyone knows that most flowers are bought for human use only.

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Importing Hemp into Italy

Italy legalized hemp cultivation in 2017 and is now one of the major producers of hemp in the EU. Italy even allows the import of hemp seeds for sowing if they are the varieties with low THC. Similarly, it allows the import of hemp fiber and other parts if the THC content is below 0.2%

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