Holland & Barrett has reinstated 31 CBD products for sale in stores and online after it completed a review of guidance to customers in light of the advisory update from the FSA.
According to the health and wellness retailer, it has added new guidance into stores and product descriptions online, with links to the FSA’s consumer advice and have updated the training available to colleagues on CBD.
This is to ensure that their customers can make an informed decision should they choose a product that contains a dose higher than 10mg a day.
It comes as Holland & Barrett removed items such as canned CBD drinks and gummies, where a single serving measure would exceed 10mg of the substance – the maximum dosage for one day.
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A Holland & Barrett Spokesperson commented: “As a responsible retailer we always act with our customers’ best interests at heart, which is why we temporarily removed some products from sale while our science, legal and independent advisors assessed the new guidance from the FSA.
“We wanted to make sure we could help customers make an informed choice on what dosage and for how long they take CBD for.
“In line with the FSA’s direction, we have now developed advisory guidance, training for colleagues, online advice and information at shelf edge, meaning that customers can access the information they need when choosing which strength is right for them.
“We are committed to working with the FSA and the wider industry for the benefit of our customers as the CBD market continues to develop. We would like to thank our suppliers for their support while we completed this review.”
The news comes as Holland & Barrett has renewed its partnership with Tesco and is now rolling out two new concessions in the retailer’s stores around the UK.
