In France, hemp and CBD cultivation are tightly regulated. Farmers and producers must follow strict guidelines to avoid legal consequences during legal inspections.
This article outlines the hemp varieties authorized for CBD production in France, offering clear guidance for shop owners and producers to provide accurate information to customers.
What does the law say about growing hemp and CBD plants in France?
For years, France debated the legality of CBD and hemp due to their comparison with THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive compound in cannabis. A damageable practice, that has now stopped.
Initially, CBD products faced near-total bans, resulting in arrests, hefty fines, shop closures, and product seizures. However, French regulations conflicted with European Union policies, prompting legal reforms that changed the course of things.
The Kanavape case, a game changer for the French CBD market
The Kanavape case, decided by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), forced France to align with EU hemp and CBD regulations, marking a turning point.
Since 2016, CBD has been legal in France under strict conditions, such as a maximum THC content of 0.3%.. Additionally, only specific hemp varieties are permitted for CBD production.
In the following section of this content, our team explains to you which strains are legal.
What are the different varieties of hemp that can be grown in France?
Below is a list of hemp varieties legally permitted for CBD cultivation in France (and only in France so far as European states are still deciding which varieties are authorized, unless the EU states otherwise).
This list is regularly updated, so do not hesitate to check the French Hemp Federation website for the latest information:
- Carmagnola
- C.S.
- Delta-Llosa
- Delta-405
- Dioïca 88
- Earlina 8 FC
- Epsilon 68
- Fedora 17
- Fedora 19
- Fedrina 74
- Felina 32
- Felina 34
- Ferimon
- Fibranova
- Fibrimon 56
- Fibror 79
- Finola
- Futura
- Futura 75
- Futura 83
- Orion 33
- Santhica 23
- Santhica 27
- Santhica 70
- Uso 31
- Muka 76
Differences between hemp varieties and CBD flowers
For CBD retailers, the list of authorized hemp varieties primarily affects cultivation, not the sale of CBD flowers. Any CBD flower derived from approved hemp varieties, such as Amnesia, Banana Kush or Critical Kush, can be legally sold in stores, provided the THC content is below 0.3%.
For more details on available products, contact a trusted supplier, such as CBD Royal. You can buy any CBD flowers such as the ones above from our online store, depending on the varieties currently available. Each of the stains have a THC content below than 0.3%.
For more specific information on the products available, please do not hesitate to contact us !
What are the risks of growing prohibited hemp?
Producers growing unauthorized hemp varieties, in France or the EU, face severe penalties during inspections, including imprisonment, substantial fines, and destruction of their crops. These regulations aim to standardize the market and ensure the safety of CBD products. We advise our readers and customers to be very careful and to only cooperate with trusted partners, such as CBD Royal.
The French Hemp Federation, the number one resource
The French Hemp Federation website is the number one resource to turn to if you want to find out everything there is to know about this constantly evolving market and get valuable advice. It provides a load of information, starting with a list of plants that can be grown in France.
If you are a professional in that sector and would like more information, you can also ask to join the federation as a new member. Whether you are a novice or a professional, anyone can apply to join via the official website. If you would prefer to simply request contact, you can do so using the dedicated form.
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