CBD remains strictly prohibited in food products in Belgium
The Federal Public Service (FPS) Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment recently reiterated an important rule regarding food safety. In Belgium, as in the rest of the European Union, the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in food products is strictly prohibited.
This ban applies to all everyday consumer products, including food supplements, beverages, or snacks that contain CBD-based ingredients. According to health authorities, no market authorization has been granted for these products, as they do not meet the safety standards required to be sold as food.
Public health experts have expressed real concerns regarding the effects of these substances on the body. In the absence of sufficient and validated scientific studies, authorities cannot guarantee that the regular consumption of CBD in food form is safe for citizens.
Consequently, consumers are urged to exercise caution. It is advised to carefully check the composition of purchased products and to avoid consuming foods containing CBD, as their sale within Belgian territory is illegal.