Israel is going to look into removing products containing cannabinoid (CBD) – the second-most prevalent active ingredient in marijuana, and one that does not produce psychotropic effects – from the list of dangerous drugs, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday in announcing the establishment of a committee to investigate CBD.
“We are examining the removal of CBD extracted from cannabis from the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance so that products containing CBD can be marketed,” Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz said on Twitter. “On the issue of medical cannabis, with its products and ingredients – we are working to facilitate and open up where possible. Regarding legalization, it is also time to set things free.”
According to the World Health Organization, CBD in humans exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence.
“There is unsanctioned medical use of CBD-based products with oils, supplements, gums and high-concentration extracts available online for the treatment of many ailments,” reads a 2017 WHO report. “CBD is generally well tolerated with a good safety profile. Several countries have modified their national controls to accommodate CBD as a medicinal product. To date, there is no evidence of recreational use of CBD or any public health-related problems associated with the use of pure CBD.” [Read more at The Jerusalem Post]
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