Cash crop: Thai authorities approve use of hemp in food,cosmetics and CBD in herbal products

摘要

Hemp and CBD are now allowed for use in herbal products made in Thailand after the authorities relaxed restrictions on their use.The country issued a royal gazette,which allowed hemp to be used in herbal products,food,and cosmetics,with effect from August 27.The Thai government also removed cannabis and hemp extracts with THC content of less than 0.2% from the list of banned narcotics substances."The intention is to allow extracts to be used in medicine,cosmetics,and food,and support hemp as a cash crop,"local media Bangkok Post quoted FDA secretary general,Tares Krassanairawiwong.