Since the rumour has spread that the most renowned cosmetics brands have a cosmetics division), nowadays, questions have been coming up daily about the possibility of making hemp cosmetics in Italy, together with
- cannabis
- hemp
- hemp extracts
- CBD cosmetics
- essential CBD oils
- and so on.
The classic scenario is the farmer who has a hemp field and wants to sell it (or sell a semifinished product obtained from its cultivation) to a cosmetic laboratory to make hemp cosmetics.
Just as in the use of hemp/cannabis in human consumption, where there is great confusion, we are also in the same situation for hemp in cosmetics, especially on what is legal and what is not.
This article will clarify which parts and derivatives of cannabis/hemp can be used to prepare a cosmetic (creams, shampoos, soaps, serums, etc …).
Note: from February 2021, the legislation has drastically changed compared to before.
Cannabis in cosmetics: (short) production process and legislation
We want to avoid boring you, but this is also a mandatory step to understand (soon) why YES some things and why NO others when it comes to cannabis in cosmetics.
When you want to create and market a cosmetic (any, not necessarily with cannabis), the process in a nutshell is:
- have a suitable cosmetic laboratory
- create the formula
- carry out the mandatory tests on the stability of the product
- drafting of the PIF (Product Information File)
- telematic communication to the CPNP (Cosmetic Product Notification Portal)
- begin marketing the product
The last point means that once the communication has been sent (electronically) to the CPNP, it is possible to market the cosmetic product after just half an hour.
In point 2, the choice and use of substances and raw materials take place, including (if desired) hemp and derivatives.
Good to Know: The European legislation on cosmetics, valid for all Europe, is the EC Regulation 1223/2009
Is it legal to grow cannabis in the UK and Europe?
Growing cannabis with amounts of THC above 0.2% in most European countries constitutes a criminal offence. Its cultivation, even for the sole purpose of personal consumption, with sentences ranging from 2 to 6 years in prison.
Several judges have expressed rulings against the trend in recent years, promoting a less rigid interpretation of the law. For this reason, several defendants, generally on trial for the cultivation of a few plants in the home, were acquitted.
However, other judges continue to interpret the law strictly, opting for the condemnation of the conduct even when it is evidently for personal use only. Recently, the issue was debated by the European Court, which ruled that cultivation remains a crime in any case.
Is it legal to buy CBD in Europe?
Unlike cultivation, the simple possession of cannabis for the sole purpose of personal consumption in Europe was. Since then, possession of cannabis is no longer considered a criminal offence.
Despite this, one should not make the mistake of believing that a few grams of cannabis can be possessed without risk. The possession (and consumption) of cannabis constitutes an administrative crime.
In practice, those who hold modest quantities of cannabis do not risk imprisonment but still face heavy penalties, which may include: suspension of the licence, suspension of the firearms licence, suspension of the passport and any other equivalent document, suspension of the permit of residence for tourism reasons and the prohibition to obtain it if a non-EU citizen. In this context, the different EU countries can also formulate an invitation to follow a personalized therapeutic program at a specific facility.
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