Is CBD legal in France?
What exactly is CBD?
Once again, to address the topic of this article, it is important to define precisely what CBD is.... The term CBD, also called weed or legal weed, is an acronym that actually refers to cannabidiol.
This famous cannabidiol is naturally present in the Cannabis Sativa plant, also known as Indian hemp. It is therefore a molecule that is part of the chemical components of the plant.
Since 1963, scientific research has highlighted the unsuspected potential hidden in this much-maligned plant, cannabis.
However, while its composition contains some psychoactive ingredients, it is also rich in beneficial elements with therapeutic properties, such as CBD.
Understand that cannabidiol is a molecule rich in benefits for the body and mind. This is why it is best to distinguish between cannabis and cannabidiol.
The legalization of cannabidiol
Cannabidiol being an active substance present in cannabis plants, this does not mean that it causes a high, quite the opposite.
CBD is not a psychoactive drug , unlike cannabis, however it cannot be said that it is subject to concrete legalization in France.
Indeed, there is a legal gray area surrounding this beneficial molecule. Cannabidiol is legal if, and only if, the THC level in the plant from which it comes does not exceed the limit set by the State, namely 0,3%.
Within France, its consumption and use are therefore authorized, but they must respect certain rules.
Understanding the Difference Between CBD and THC
While cannabidiol has a wide range of therapeutic and medicinal properties , this is far from being the case with THC, which has more psychotropic effects.
This is why tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as THC, is completely illegal in France. It is smoked and has only recreational uses, posing a health hazard and increasing the risk of crime.
Thus, faced with the threat of this seemingly harmless molecule and the growth of cannabis consumption among adolescents, it is now classified as a narcotic.
Obtaining two such different molecules from a single plant may seem surprising to the average person, which is why for a long time, CBD was associated with THC.
A mistake that has now been highlighted. So, to summarize, the consumption of CBD is authorized in France, while the consumption of cannabis rich in THC is severely punished by law.
THC is a drug, so be careful to distinguish!
By the way, if you're traveling to a country where CBD is legal, be careful when purchasing. Laws vary from state to state, and the permitted THC content varies, so check the percentages carefully or you risk having your item confiscated at customs.
Furthermore, while France has chosen to legalize CBD, growing cannabis, whether for recreational purposes or not, remains prohibited.
