Testing for CBD in novel foods
Overview of the analysis of novel foods for the presence of cannabidiol
Cannabidiol in bottle and bottle stopper
This presentation by Tabatha Hambidge (Research Scientist at the National Measurement Laboratory, LGC) provides an overview of the analysis of novel foods for the presence of CBD, which covers:
- What is CBD?
- How is CBD obtained?
- How does CBD differ from other cannabinoids that are controlled?
- How can we test for the presence of CBD in food supplements and other consumer products?
The e-seminar is intended for individuals working in official control laboratories, the food industry and those involved with the UK official control system.
The production of this e-seminar was co-funded by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Defra, the Food Standards Agency, Food Standards Scotland and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, BEIS via the Government Chemist, under the Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis.