The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advising consumers to limit their consumption of Cannabidiol (CBD) from foods to 10 milligrams (mg) per day for healthy adults, which is approximately 4–5 drops of 5 percent CBD oil. The updated recommendation is significantly reduced from FSA’s previous opinion that 70 mg of CBD per day is safe.
The agency has not changed its stance that CBD should not be taken by people in vulnerable groups, including children, people taking medication who have not consulted a medical professional, and those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive. The novel food status of CBD extracts was confirmed in January 2019 and all CBD food products must apply for authorization before they can be legally sold in Great Britain.