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<p>Given that cannabidiol extracts are found in many products and not just in food,
Departmental officials are also working with other Government departments to assess
all the relevant issues. We will consider evidence to develop the most suitable approach
for regulation and compliance. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) will continue to engage
with stakeholders on how the Government can achieve this.</p><p> </p><p>On 1 November
2018, the Government changed the law to enable specialist doctors to prescribe cannabis-based
products for medicinal use. This includes products containing tetrahydrocannabinol
and cannabidiol. The regulations use the existing regulatory frameworks for medicines
and the misuse of controlled drugs, an approach which the Government believes is proportionate
and evidence-based, ensuring that clinicians can access these products whilst minimising
the risk of misuse, harm and diversion.</p><p> </p><p>The Food Standards Agency (FSA)
has been working with local authorities, businesses, consumers and other stakeholders
to determine how to regulate the cannabidiol market and achieve compliance in a proportionate
manner.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
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