Regulation
Legal framework, THC thresholds and CBD regulation in France and Europe.
Regulation
12 September 2026·10 min
CBD cosmetics: reading fragrance allergen labels in 2026
Five steps to identify fragrance allergens in CBD cosmetics and understand why older and updated labels coexist during the European Union transition.
12 September 2026·10 min
CBD product recalls in France: 5 steps to check your batch
Check a recall against the product reference and batch. Find the official notice, compare the details and follow the instructions for your item.
12 September 2026·10 min
Hemp clothing: 5 checks for fibre composition labels
Read hemp clothing labels with 5 checks covering fibres, percentages, lining, origin and care, with clear distinctions under French and European rules.
Réglementation17 August 2026·7 min
French CBD: origin, labels and verifiable guarantees
No official label certifies French CBD yet in 2026. Between 80 and 85% of the CBD consumed in France is imported. The checklist of verifications that matter.
Réglementation14 August 2026·5 min
CBD in Spain: what is legal and what is not in 2026
Cosmetics authorised, ingestion not authorised, flowers sold as collector's items: the Spanish CBD framework explained, and what changes for a French traveller.
- Réglementation
14 August 2026·7 min
Advertising CBD products in France: what the law allows
Health claims, recreational cannabis vocabulary, statements on packaging: the four bodies of rules that govern how sellers may communicate.
Réglementation14 August 2026·6 min
Hair testing and cannabis: what hair really detects
Finding THC in a hair does not prove consumption: external contamination is enough to exceed the threshold. The decisive role of the metabolite.
- Réglementation
11 August 2026·5 min
Is CBD a drug? What the law and science say
CBD is not classified as a narcotic in France: a CJEU ruling in 2020, a WHO review in 2018, no established abuse potential. The answer, point by point.
Réglementation9 August 2026·5 min
CBD and drug testing: the 2026 guide (saliva, blood, urine)
Can you test positive after CBD? Yes, if the product contained THC, even below the legal threshold. Detection windows, thresholds and what actually helps: the complete guide, test by test.
Réglementation9 August 2026·4 min
Organic CBD flowers: what the label really guarantees in France
The EU organic label certifies a hemp crop, not a smokable flower. What 'organic' actually covers, why the claim is often unverifiable, and what can be verified instead.
Réglementation9 August 2026·5 min
What THC level is allowed in France? The 0.3% threshold explained
The 0.30% Δ⁹-THC threshold applies to the plant and its extracts, not to the consumer. Where the figure comes from, what it covers and how it is measured: the legal and analytical picture.
- Réglementation
4 August 2026·6 min
Labelling a CBD product: the mandatory wording in France
Seven items are required on any cosmetic, including the INCI list and the batch number. What the law demands, what it prohibits, and what changed in 2026.
Réglementation4 August 2026·5 min
Is CBD reimbursed by the French social security system?
A wellness product is not a medicine and gives no entitlement to reimbursement. What is covered, what is not, and why.
Réglementation4 August 2026·6 min
CBD in Switzerland and France: two thresholds that do not overlap
Switzerland tolerates 1.0% total THC, France 0.30% delta-9. Two figures, two measurement methods, and a customs border between them.
- Réglementation
4 August 2026·5 min
CBD and work: what an employer may lawfully check
A workplace saliva test is possible, but tightly framed. What the Conseil d'État ruled in 2016, and why legal CBD can return a positive test.
- Réglementation
21 July 2026·5 min
CBD and minors: what French law actually says about age
No article of the decree of 30 December 2021 sets a legal age for CBD. Refusing to sell to minors is a matter of professional caution.
Réglementation21 July 2026·6 min
CBD seeds in France: why buying is legal but growing is not
Buying CBD seeds is legal in France, germinating them is not. The 1961 Convention, the decree of 30 December 2021, penalties: the full picture.
13 July 2026·3 min
Buying CBD in a pharmacy: is it possible in 2026?
Since the Novel Food withdrawal of 15 May 2026, pharmacies follow the same rules as every other sales channel for CBD meant to be ingested.
13 July 2026·4 min
Medical cannabis in France: where does the roll-out stand in 2026?
Between an awaited decree and a new access status, the general roll-out of medical cannabis is advancing slowly. A progress report, and how it differs from wellbeing CBD.
13 July 2026·3 min
CBD and doping: an update on the 2026 WADA list
CBD has been permitted for athletes since 2018, but confusion with THC, which remains banned, still exposes people to avoidable positive tests.
13 July 2026·3 min
CBD, pregnancy and breastfeeding: what the authorities say
The French health authorities are unanimous: CBD is not advised during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Here is why, with the sources.
13 July 2026·4 min
Is CBD toxic to reproduction? What ANSES has proposed
ANSES has proposed a European classification for CBD that is seen as sensitive. Here is what it means in practice, without dramatising or minimising.
13 July 2026·5 min
CBD behind the wheel: what the law of 9 July 2025 tightens
The law of 9 July 2025 increases the penalties for driving under the influence of narcotics and confirms the zero-tolerance rule applying to THC, including for CBD consumers.
13 July 2026·3 min
H4CBD: why this cannabinoid is prohibited in France
H4CBD, a semi-synthetic hydrogenated cannabinoid, joined the French list of narcotics in 2024. Here is what that means in practice.
13 July 2026·4 min
CBD puffs banned: what the law of 24 February 2025 changes
The disposable format is leaving the shelves, not CBD. Here is what remains legal and the penalties provided for offenders.
13 July 2026·4 min
The 0.3 % THC threshold: where does it come from and will it change?
The much-cited 0.3 % THC threshold did not come out of nowhere: a look back at the Kanavape ruling, the 2021 order and the debates still surrounding it in 2026.
13 July 2026·3 min
THCA: the raw acidic form of THC and its legal status
Non-psychoactive in its raw state, THCA turns into active THC under the effect of heat. A mechanism that explains its ban in France.
8 July 2026·4 min
CBD and Novel Food: the state of play in July 2026, two months after ingestible products were withdrawn
Since 15 May 2026, ingestible CBD products have been withdrawn from the French market for want of Novel Food authorisation. Two months on: what has changed, what remains legal.
5 June 2026·10 min
CBD regulation in France in 2026: what changes, what stays legal
Since 15 May 2026, ingestible CBD products have been banned under the Novel Food regulation. Still legal: CBD flowers, resins and cosmetics. A clear overview.
18 May 2026·5 min
What is CBN (cannabinol)? Definition and the French framework
CBN is a minor cannabinoid formed by the degradation of THC. Here is its chemistry, its legal status in France and the real state of the research.
18 May 2026·4 min
Full-spectrum CBD capsules: dosage and the French framework
Softgels, 25 mg or 50 mg dosages, full or broad spectrum: an overview of ingested CBD capsules and their legal status in France since May 2026.
18 May 2026·8 min
CBD and focus: what can (and cannot) be said in France
No cognitive claim is authorised for CBD in France. Here is the state of the research, the legal framework and the proven levers for focus.
18 May 2026·7 min
What does CBD mean? Definition, origin and status in France
Definition of cannabidiol (CBD), how it differs from THC and medical cannabis, and the French legal framework applicable to wellbeing CBD in 2026.
18 May 2026·7 min
What is CBD? Definition and the French framework
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the main cannabinoids in hemp, and is non-psychoactive. Definition, origin and legal status in France in 2026.
18 May 2026·4 min
What can be said about CBD in France? Framework, uses and limits
Between what the market claims, what science suggests and what the law allows anyone to assert, an honest look at wellness CBD in France.
18 May 2026·6 min
CBD and drug testing: what a saliva or blood test sees in France
Roadside tests look for THC, not CBD. Why a product that is legal below 0.30% can still make your saliva test come back positive.
18 May 2026·4 min
CBN (cannabinol): legal status and the state of research in France
The legal status of CBN in France remains unclear, between tolerance and the Novel Food regime. Here is what the law says and what research does (or does not) say.
18 May 2026·4 min
CBN + THC: why these gummies are illegal in France
CBN + THC gummies circulate in the United States. In France, THC remains a narcotic: what the legal framework allows and what it really prohibits.
18 May 2026·10 min
Delta-8 THC in France: legal framework and health risks
Delta-8 THC is a psychoactive semi-synthetic cannabinoid. In France it falls under narcotics law in the same way as delta-9. A breakdown of the 2026 framework.
18 May 2026·7 min
Fast-acting THC gummies: why they are banned in France
Fast-acting THC gummies are booming in the United States. In France they are banned as narcotics — here is the legal logic.
18 May 2026·4 min
CBD oil: reported consumer uses and the legal framework
What French CBD oil consumers report, what science documents cautiously, and the legal framework applicable since 2026.
18 May 2026·4 min
Is CBD oil safe? What the agencies say in 2026
EFSA, ANSES, ANSM: what the health agencies publish on CBD safety, between a provisional daily dose and a proposed reprotoxic classification.
18 May 2026·4 min
THC, delta-9, THCA, HHC: understanding cannabinoids in France
THC vs CBD, the 0.30% legal threshold, derivatives banned since 2024 and the driving risk: everything a French consumer needs to know.
18 May 2026·4 min
Ingested THC, drinks, gummies, oils: the situation in France
In the United States, hemp-derived THC is drunk or chewed. In France, these products are banned: here is why, and what remains possible.
16 May 2026·3 min
THC threshold for CBD in France: from 0.2% to 0.3%
How the legal THC threshold went from 0.2% to 0.3%, and why that order triggered a legal battle all the way to the Conseil d'État.
16 May 2026·4 min
2021, the year that redrew the CBD framework in France
A chronological look back at the legal decisions of 2021 that shaped CBD sales in France, between prohibition and suspension.
16 May 2026·4 min
Cannabis and the Olympics: is THC a doping agent in 2026?
THC remains prohibited in competition, CBD does not: here is what the anti-doping code changes for Olympic athletes.
Réglementation16 May 2026·4 min
Cannabis legalisation in Central Africa: where do things stand?
Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Chad: the region remains one of the most prohibitionist in the world. An overview of the national frameworks.
Réglementation16 May 2026·3 min
Cannabis legalisation in East Africa: a 2026 overview
Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania: the legal frameworks differ sharply from one country to the next. A tour of the region.
Réglementation16 May 2026·3 min
Cannabis legalisation in South America: 2026 overview
Uruguay led the way back in 2013, and Brazil followed in 2024. An overview of South American legal frameworks.
Réglementation16 May 2026·4 min
Cannabis in the Caribbean: where does legalisation stand in 2026?
Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua and Barbuda: a tour of cannabis laws in the Caribbean islands, and what they change for France.
Réglementation16 May 2026·4 min
CBD flowers in Italy: what the case law changes
The Italian case illustrates the tension between national hemp laws and the European principle of free movement of goods laid down by the Kanavape ruling.
16 May 2026·4 min
Smoking hemp: what the law says and the risks
Smoking hemp flowers raises a question separate from simply selling them: here is what French law allows and why combustion remains inadvisable.
16 May 2026·4 min
HHC classified as a narcotic: the full timeline of a ban (2022-2026)
Sold freely for more than a year, HHC has been a narcotic in France since 13 June 2023. Timeline of the ANSM decisions, the molecules covered, what it changes.
16 May 2026·3 min
CBD and taxation: understanding the role of article 49.3
Amendments proposing a specific tax on CBD come back regularly during budget debates. How article 49.3 shapes their fate.
Réglementation16 May 2026·3 min
Cannabis legalisation in Central America: an overview
Costa Rica and Panama have opened a medical sector, while most neighbouring countries maintain a strict ban. A regional tour.
Réglementation16 May 2026·4 min
Cannabis and CBD around the world: three legal models
Strict prohibition, regulated medical use or recreational legalisation: three broad models coexist around the world. Where France sits.
Réglementation16 May 2026·4 min
French cannabis law: beyond the clichés
Cannabis and CBD do not fall under the same legal framework in France. Here are the thresholds and decisions that really separate the legal from the illegal.
Réglementation16 May 2026·3 min
Opening a CBD shop in France: the key points
Opening a CBD shop means observing the THC threshold, choosing traceable suppliers and anticipating a regulatory framework still in flux.
16 May 2026·3 min
THCP: the molecule banned in France since 2024
Discovered in 2019, THCP shows a strong affinity for CB1 receptors in the laboratory. The ANSM has classified it as a narcotic in France since June 2024.
16 May 2026·3 min
THCPO: a synthetic ester of THCP, banned in France
THCPO is an ester derivative of THCP, obtained by chemical synthesis, with no natural existence in hemp and no place in the French legal framework.
16 May 2026·3 min
THC levels in the blood and driving: what the law says
Unlike alcohol, the concentration of THC in the blood is no faithful predictor of impairment. French law, however, draws no such distinction.
16 May 2026·3 min
Medical cannabis: the history of a millennia-old use
From the therapeutic hemp of antiquity to the modern medicines authorised in pharmacies, how the medical use of cannabis evolved on its way to France.
16 May 2026·3 min
Sale of medical cannabis in France: the legal framework
Medical cannabis is not sold freely in French pharmacies: here is what the ongoing trial provides for, and what sets it apart from high-street CBD.
12 May 2026·3 min
The Kanavape ruling: what it changed for CBD in France
A look back at the Kanavape ruling, the European decision that laid the legal foundations of the French CBD market.
12 May 2026·4 min
CBD flowers: the banning decree and its legal outcome
A full timeline of the decree that tried to ban the sale of CBD flowers in France, from its publication to its definitive annulment.
Réglementation12 May 2026·4 min
Beuh, weed, CBD: what do they mean and what does French law say?
« Beuh » and « weed » refer to THC-rich cannabis. Legal CBD is a different plant, with a different framework. Here is how to stop confusing the two.
Réglementation12 May 2026·3 min
Cannabis legalisation in West Africa: the 2026 picture
Ghana opened a regulated industrial route in 2020, while Nigeria maintains a total ban. A regional stocktake.
Réglementation12 May 2026·3 min
Cannabis legalisation in the United States: where do things stand in 2026?
Cannabis remains illegal at federal level, but most states have legalised it. Hemp-derived CBD follows separate rules.
12 May 2026·5 min
Synthetic cannabinoids in CBD: why they are dangerous, how to avoid them
CBD flowers sprayed with synthetic molecules are circulating in France. No clinical trials, a series of ANSM classifications: here is how to spot them.
12 May 2026·3 min
Ordering legal cannabis online: what you need to know
« Legal cannabis » in France means compliant CBD, not recreational cannabis: here is how to order it online without going wrong.
12 May 2026·4 min
Screening: can CBD make you test positive for cannabis?
A full-spectrum CBD product can trigger a positive THC saliva test, even when it is perfectly legal. Here is why, and how to limit the risk.
12 May 2026·3 min
Medical cannabis in France: the timetable and its impact on CBD
The French medical cannabis trial is moving towards a general rollout phase. What this timetable changes, or does not change, for CBD.
12 May 2026·3 min
CBD and pain: what French law allows you to say
A CBD product cannot legally claim to relieve pain in France. Here is the vocabulary the regulatory framework actually allows.
Réglementation12 May 2026·3 min
Cannabis legalisation in Canada: what you need to know
Canada legalised recreational cannabis at federal level in 2018. How that framework works, and why it does not apply in France.
Réglementation12 May 2026·3 min
NORML France: what does this association do?
NORML France is the French chapter of an international movement campaigning for cannabis law reform, distinct from the legal CBD market.
12 May 2026·4 min
THC screening tests: how do they work?
Saliva, urine, blood, hair: the four main families of THC screening test, and what a positive result really means.