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As what ChemLinked has reported previously that Thai FDA permits the use of non-additive parts of Cannabis in foods, the Ministry of Public Health now released the corresponding notice, specifying the quality requirements and standards for foods that contain hemp seed.
Major content includes:
To foods that contain hemp seed, hemp seed oil or hemp seed protein, the content of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (Cannabidiol) should not exceed the maximum level as specified below.
Dietary supplements containing hemp seed, hemp seed oil or hemp seed protein should be supervised under special management. In addition, dietary supplements containing hemp seed should also label “This product is prohibited for children, pregnant and lactating women; Allergy sufferers should be aware that this product contains CBD and THC”, etc.
Maximum limits of THC and CBD in allowed food categories are as follows:
Food categories | Sub-categories | Maximum limit of THC (mg/kg) | Maximum limit of CBD (mg/kg) |
Foods contain hemp seed or hemp seed protein | Breakfast cereals (including oatmeal) | 0.15 | 3.0 |
Sugar-free baked goods | 0.15 | 3.0 | |
Sweetened pastries | 0.15 | 3.0 | |
Food supplements, hemp seed protein powder | 2.0 | 3.0 | |
Hemp seed protein concentrate (food supplement) | 0.15 | 3.0 | |
Reconstitute cereal product | 0.15 | 3.0 | |
Processed grain products, starch products | 0.15 | 3.0 | |
Nuts, processed grains | 0.15 | 3.0 | |
Foods contain hemp seed oil | Hemp seed oil for direct use | 1.0 | 3.0 |
Dairy fat and cream spreads | 0.15 | 3.0 | |
Salads | 0.15 | 3.0 | |
Dietary supplements | 5.0 | 3.0 |
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