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The straightforward answer is yes. CBD Oil is legal in the UK however, there is many regulations surrounding this which very much makes talking about CBD a grey area.

Currently under the Drugs Misuse Act of 1971 cannabis remains a class B substance within the UK. Cannabis as a plant is made up of many things, these include over 100 types of what is known as a Cannabinoid.

A cannabinoid is a chemical found within the cannabis plant. These cannabinoids work throughout the body and impact it in many different ways. The two most well known cannabinoids would be THC and CBD.

THC, also known as Tetrahydrocannabinol is the cannabinoid which is used by recreational users. This is the part of the cannabis plant which provides the euphoric “high” or psychoactive effect commonly associated with the cannabis plant.

CBD (Cannabidiol) on the other hand is completely different, it carries all the impacts on the body without the “high”. CBD alongside other cannabinoids such as CBDa, CBG etc. are all part of a group of cannabinoids which is currently completely legal under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. When buying CBD Oil from us here at CBDOilUK.com you can be sure you are buying a fully legal and compliant CBD supplement containing very minimal and legal traces of THC.

What makes CBD Oil Legal?

For a CBD Oil to be classified as legal by the UK Government, it must contain less than 0.2% THC. The other side of this is that the THC contained within the product must not be easily extracted – this is why you will become aware that CBD in a bud form is completely illegal as it is simply to easy under law to extract the THC from this form.

CBD Oil is sold as what is known as a novel food supplement throughout the UK. The reason CBD is sold as a novel food supplement is that it is currently illegal to make any medicinal claims towards a CBD product due to MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) ruling. CBD Oil is not currently at this stage recognised by the MHRA to have any medicinal values however thousands of users worldwide would heavily contest this conclusion.

All products sold from CBDOilUK.com come with a full lab report, by being able to provide these lab reports we can guarantee that our customers understand exactly what is inside the bottle or product they are paying for.

What does everyone think?

The legal status of CBD also known as Cannabidiol regularly comes into question from both the authorities and the public. The public’s attitude towards CBD products is rapidly changing since companies such as Coca-Cola are looking into entering the CBD market with a CBD infused beverage. Events such as this will quickly help the CBD market rapidly integrate itself into people’s daily lifestyles throughout the UK and change perspectives. The other side of this is the authorities, in our opinion authorities opinions can only be changed once much more information becomes available and reputable companies within the market open themselves up to educate these groups.

Are there other ways to take CBD Oil?

Certainly! Due to CBD Oil’s rising popularity within recent months there has been an upsurge in ways to take it. These methods range anywhere from CBD Capsules to CBD Vape Liquid. Each method of taking CBD has both its benefits and draw backs which is why we typically strongly recommend considering a traditional oil such as the Pure 600mg CBD Oil from Denver, Colorado. If you were interested in a faster way to take CBD, we would look towards something like CBD E-Liquid‘s which bypass the digestive system and enter directly into the bloodstream – this way you are getting the most efficient method of cannabinoid delivery imaginable. If vaping simply isn’t your thing, CBD capsules may be worth a look! Taken just like you would any other capsule, these are a great alternative for those who do not like the taste of a traditional CBD Oil.

The conclusion

The answer to all this is that yes, CBD Oil is legal throughout the UK due to being a cannabinoid which has not fell under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. All CBD products must be sold throughout the UK as a food supplement without any medicinal claims being made against them as CBD is currently not recognised as a medicine in the UK however, CBD products are sweeping both the UK and USA as a global health revolution and improving people’s lifestyles while this is happening.