Webinar on the risk assessment of cannabidiol as a novel food

Background

On 9 February 2026, following a public consultation, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) published an updated statement on the safety of cannabidiol (CBD) as a novel food.

Objectives of the meeting

The webinar aimed to present the updated statement on the safety of CBD as a novel food and provide insights on its impact on the risk assessment of applications.

Structure of the meeting

The meeting opened with a welcome and introduction by the Head of Unit for Nutrition and Food Innovation, followed by presentations from EFSA CBD Task Force scientific officers and experts. Time was dedicated to addressing questions submitted in advance via the registration form; a live Q&A session was not held.

Organisational details

The event was held online on 21 April 2026 from 14:30 to 15:30 CEST. 
English was the language of the event, and no translation was provided.

Contact

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