The Food Standards Agency (FSA) launched a public consultation on the proposal to authorise the sale of cannabidiol (CBD) food products in the UK.

This includes oils, capsules, sweets and confectionery. The consultation is set to open for 12 weeks to 20 November 2025.

The FSA is consulting on its proposal draft to Ministers in England and Wales to authorise the CBD products, provided they meet labelling requirements.

Thomas Vincent, deputy director of Innovation Policy, FSA, commented: “This is another step forward in the FSA’s work to bring CBD into compliance with the law. We encourage those with an interest in this area to respond to the consultation so that we can take into account a full range of views before putting our recommendations to Government ministers. 

“With these recommendations, we are moving closer to a regulated market for CBD, which will support growth in the industry while maintaining high safety standards.”

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The FSA said products would need “clear labelling requirements that provide information about safe and appropriate use” to successfully pass the authorisation.

Vincent added: “Authorisation of CBD food products will support the Government’s growth agenda by allowing businesses with approved products to reformulate and develop new brands and product lines. Currently, no CBD food products have legal authorisation in the UK.”

The potential authorisation of CBD food products comes as CBD drink brand Goodrays rebranded to a simplified, benefit-led messaging to demystify cannabidiol and drive trial among mainstream consumers.

Meanwhile, Trip Drinks, popular CBD drink brand, had an ad banned by the ASA due to false health claims.