A versatile, sustainable but controversial substance
Cannabidiol (CBD) has rapidly become a focal point of consumer and regulatory interest. The botanical origin, Cannabis sativa L. can be cultivatedsustainably, acts as a carbon sink, supports soil regeneration and can be certified as organic. Given that effectively the entire plant – stalks, seeds, flowers and leaves – can be harvested and processed, hemp is a multipurpose, versatile crop used to make biobased products for various sectors including cosmetics, food, feed and textiles. In the European Union (EU) “hemp” (Cannabis sativa L.) is authorised under Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013[1] allowing for industrial production from 75 varieties with THC content of less than 0.2% by law…