Hong Kong banned CBD as a 'dangerous drug' and imposed harsh penalties for its possession, forcing fledging businesses to shut down or revamp. In explaining the policy change, the government cited the difficulty of isolating pure CBD from cannabis.
Customs authorities vowed last week to do more to educate residents to help them understand that CBD is prohibited in Hong Kong even though it is legal elsewhere.
Starting Wednesday, possession of CBD can result in up to seven years in jail and a 1 million Hong Kong dollar fine. Those convicted of importing, exporting or producing the substance can face up to life in prison and a 5 million Hong Kong dollar fine.“It’s just looking less like an international city,” said Jennifer Lo, the owner of CBD Bakery, who started selling CBD-infused cheesecakes, cookies and drinks in 2021.“Rumors of the ban affected how I do business,” she said.
in foods or as a dietary supplement. It called on Congress to create new rules for the growing market. Marijuana-derived products have become increasingly popular in lotions, tinctures and foods, while their legal status has been murky in the U.S., where several states have legalized or decriminalized substances that remain illegal federally.
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