York-based brand, HempWell, has been recognized as a leader in the UK CBD industry, having been named one of the top ten brands with the most applications included on a list released by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The list, released on March 31, provides a comprehensive guide to consumers and local authorities on which CBD products are safe and legally approved for use in the UK.
HempWell, which is based at York Science Park, manufactures its products using CBD extracted from hemp the owners, Philip and Lisa James, have grown themselves in their ‘seed-to-shelf’ business model. The company is also one of the top four for CBD Isolate submissions. HempWell’s store is located in High Petergate, York.
The FSA’s novel food approval process aims to clarify a flourishing grey market that has seen thousands of CBD products show up in retail outlets over the past several years without any regulations. A total of 3,536 products were preliminarily approved by FSA as new or ‘novel’ foods, according to the list.
HempWell co-founder Philip said, “We had no doubt our HempWell products were high enough quality to make the list, but we are thrilled to come out as one of the top ten brands allowed to legally sell CBD in the UK.”
This new regulation is in response to calls for clarity into what CBD products are safe and legal after tests revealed ‘CBD products’ on sale in the UK that contained no CBD at all. To qualify for consideration by the agency, those products already in distribution had to have been on the market before Feb. 13, 2020, under FSA guidelines. Any products introduced after that date were not eligible for consideration.
HempWell’s recognition by the FSA is a testament to the company’s commitment to producing high-quality CBD products in a responsible and transparent manner. As the UK CBD industry continues to evolve, HempWell is poised to maintain its position as a leader in the market.
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