Illegal cannabis edibles trend in UK ‘concerning,’ says CIEH | Food Safety News

Various police forces have warned about the products as they not allowed in the UK.

The Home Office handles licensing applications from those in England, Wales and Scotland who want to produce, supply, cultivate cannabis plants and import or export controlled drugs.

If they were being sold in the high street there would be a requirement to declare ingredients, declare the presence of allergens and the name of the manufacturer, so that purchasers and the regulators are informed,” said Julie Barratt, CIEH president.

We can’t track down the producers to work with them or to take action against them, and so they continue to flourish.

Swallowed cannabis takes longer to have an impact which increases the risk of an overdose.

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