Cannabidiol: A medicine, health supplement or foodstuff? Analysis of South African policies relating to the introduction of cannabidiol into the market

Abstract

With the recent rise in the popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) around the world, there are many cultivators, manufacturers, and sellers of CBD on the market. It is sold in different dosage forms including oils, used to treat a wide variety of lifestyle diseases and medical conditions. Despite the increasing availability of CBD and its products, there are many controversies and uncertainties regarding the legality and regulation thereof in various countries. The main question is whether CBD is regarded as a medicine, health supplement or merely a foodstuff.