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Portugal’s Infarmed Faces EU Law Clash Over CBD-Infused Cosmetics via GCI

 

THE WHAT?

Portugal’s National Authority for Medicines and Health Products (Infarmed) has ordered the removal of multiple CBD-based cosmetic products from the market. The agency’s decision hinges on the claim that CBD from cannabis extracts is classified as a narcotic in Portugal, conflicting with the European Union’s principle of free movement of goods.

 

THE DETAILS 

  • Infarmed mandated the withdrawal of CBD-infused products from brands including SVR, Naturasor, and Dermacol.
  • The regulator’s position directly contradicts the European Court of Justice’s 2020 ruling that CBD is not a narcotic under international conventions.
  • By blocking these products, Portugal risks violating EU law, which forbids member states from restricting legally produced CBD merchandise without scientific evidence of harm.
  • The enforcement disrupts the growing local market for CBD skin care and may push manufacturers toward reformulation or synthetic alternatives to circumvent regulations.

 

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