CBD in the UK: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
The UK CBD market has grown fast, and with it a lot of confusing marketing. If you are thinking about buying CBD in the UK, here is a straightforward guide to the law, what to look for, and how to buy with confidence from a seller you can trust.
Is CBD legal in the UK?
Yes. CBD is legal to buy and use in the UK, provided it is made from approved hemp and contains only a trace of THC, within the legal limits. CBD is non-intoxicating, so it will not get you high. It is regulated as a novel food by the Food Standards Agency, which means reputable products are made to meet defined standards. The FSA’s current advice for healthy adults is around 10mg of CBD a day, down from the 70mg it advised until late 2023. In our experience that is far more cautious than how most regular users actually take CBD, with many settling between 25mg and 100mg a day. Start low, build up gradually, and check with your GP or pharmacist first if you take prescription medication.
What to look for when buying CBD
Quality varies a lot across the market, so it pays to know what a good product looks like. Before you buy, check for:
- Lab testing. A trustworthy seller will have their CBD tested and be able to share the results, or a certificate of analysis, on request.
- Clear CBD content. The amount of CBD should be clearly stated on the label.
- An honest, contactable seller. Real people, fair prices and clear information.
- Realistic claims. Be wary of any seller making medical promises about CBD. Reputable UK sellers do not do this.
Full spectrum or isolate?
Two terms you will see a lot are full spectrum and isolate. Full spectrum keeps the whole hemp profile with a legal trace of THC, while isolate is pure, THC-free CBD. Neither is better, it depends on whether you want the full plant profile or want to avoid THC entirely.
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How CBD delivery works in the UK
Most UK CBD is bought online and posted to you. With us, every order comes with free Royal Mail Tracked 48 delivery, most parcels arrive within one to two working days, and we dispatch the same day on orders placed before 2pm, Monday to Friday. Paid next-day and worldwide options are available at checkout too.
Buying from small, honest UK brands
More and more people are choosing small, independent CBD brands over faceless ones, and we think that is a good thing. We are a husband-and-wife team who have been making honest CBD in the UK since 2018. We pack every order by hand, answer every email ourselves, and keep our prices fair. Our CBD is lab-tested at source, with results available on request.
Where we deliver
We deliver right across the UK. We have also put together local guides for a number of towns and cities, including Bolton, Manchester, Liverpool, Preston and Wigan, with more across the North West.
New to CBD? Where to start
If you are just getting started, keep it simple with a standard-strength oil or a capsule, and start low. Our guide to the best CBD for beginners is a good next read, or take a look at what CBD actually is for the basics.
Buying CBD in the UK FAQs
Is CBD legal in the UK?
Yes, CBD is legal to buy and use in the UK when it is made from approved hemp, contains only a trace of THC within the legal limits, and meets novel food requirements.
How much THC is allowed in UK CBD?
UK CBD products are made to contain only a trace of THC, kept within the legal limits, which is far too little to be intoxicating.
What is a certificate of analysis?
It is a lab report showing what is in a CBD product. A trustworthy seller will be happy to provide one on request. Ours are available on request.
Do you deliver across the UK?
Yes. Every UK order comes with free Royal Mail Tracked 48 delivery, and we dispatch same day on orders placed before 2pm, Monday to Friday.
How much CBD can I take a day?
The Food Standards Agency currently advises healthy adults to keep to around 10mg of CBD a day, though its own advice until late 2023 was 70mg and, in our experience, many regular users settle well above the current figure. Start low and build up slowly within that.
Buy CBD with confidence
Buying CBD in the UK does not need to be complicated. Stick to lab-tested products from an honest seller, start low, and keep it simple. Browse our full range in the shop, read more about us, or get in touch with any questions.
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