CBD, or Cannabidiol, is a compound derived from hemp plants with minimal psychoactive components and can help alleviate anxiety, stress and sleep disorders. However, it should not be confused with recreational cannabis which remains illegal in France.
CBD is protected under EU law despite any legal disputes between France and different shops over CBD use, since Europe is one single market and products legal in one country cannot be banned in another. Therefore, CBD products sold as food supplements or dietary supplements in France remain legal at present.
Noteworthy is also that France’s CBD market has been negatively impacted by recent developments in the legal cannabis industry. Between 2019 and 2020, several companies were fined for importing and selling CBD products made in Czech Republic or Slovakia labelled “cannabis-based”, even though they did not contain THC and were not produced using cannabis plants.
Therefore, consumers are advised to purchase CBD products online from trusted and renowned manufacturers with proven track records in the industry. This will ensure they receive high-quality products that have been thoroughly tested before being made available for sale to consumers.