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Cannabis as an ingredient in food or supplements (Australia)

Cannabis and isolated cannabidiol (CBD), one of the key active components of cannabis, are both prohibited in food and supplements, but can be used in some therapeutic goods under strict conditions. Under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, CBD may be naturally present in food through low tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis sativa seeds so long as the CBD content does not exceed 75 mg/kg. Claims about the presence, absence, quantity, or possible health effects of CBD are all prohibited on food.

This is general information rather than legal advice and is current as of 30 May 2024. We recommend you contact a specialised food lawyer for legal advice for your particular circumstances to support commercial decisions which could impact your product or business.


Joe Lederman

Australia
FOODLEGAL AUSTRALIAN LAWYERS AND CONSULTANTS