Gino Kenny
Ceist:909. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if all three sources of cannabidiol are regulated as food by the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13156/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 10 March 2021
Ceisteanna (909)
Freagraí scríofa
The use of certain extraction methods involving solvents, like supercritical CO2 or ethanol, in the production of hemp-derived foods or ingredients may bring them within the scope of the novel food Regulation.
A novel food is a food or food ingredient that was not available on the EU market to a significant degree before 15 May 1997.
A novel food must be authorised before it can be placed on the EU market.
I would be grateful of the Deputy would specify the three sources of cannabidiol referred to in his question, on receipt of which I can possibly provide further information.