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There is a push to restrict the use of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) where they are not deemed essential. Why is this happening, and how can the industry prepare for it?
Food law experts concerned about CBD novel foods process as FSA reveals first products list Food law experts have voiced their concerns over the novel foods process for CBD products as the FSA publishes its long-awaited, but somewhat short, list of products allowed to remain on the market.
The list contains 22 products from just three companies: Chanelle McCoy Health (Pureis), CANNABIS Pharma s.r.o, and Health Innovations (UK) ltd.
Companies in England and Wales had to submit their novel foods dossiers to the FSA by March 31st if they wanted their CBD products to be able to legally remain on the market.
The WHO report makes the case that by users being able to add their own ingredients to vapes, e-cigarettes could actually be more harmful. It highlights vape products which allow users to modify their device, allowing users to “control device features and liquid ingredients”. A potential ban would affect over 2.4 million vapers in the UK.
A potential ban would affect over 2.4 million vapers in the UK. (Canva) Clive Bates said: “The advice is completely irresponsible and bizarre. “If governments take it seriously, they will be protecting the cigarette trade, encouraging smoking and adding to a huge toll of cancer, heart and lung disease. Something has gone badly wrong here.”