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Under pressure from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and other environmental and public health groups, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned seven substances used in artificial flavors that have been linked to cancer in animals.
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"Chemicals that could cause cancer should never have been allowed in our food in the first place, especially not hiding behind the confusing label of 'artificial flavors,'" said Melanie Benesh, EWG's legislative attorney. "The FDA finally did the right thing by taking this important step to better protect consumers."
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These food additives are most commonly used to enhance the flavor of baked goods, ice cream, candy, chewing gum and beverages. The newly banned flavors are benzophenone, ethyl acrylate, eugenyl methyl ether, myrcene, pulegone, pyridine and styrene.
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"Consumers will never know which foods were made with these chemicals, since manufacturers have been allowed to hide these ingredients behind the vague term 'flavor,'" said Dawn Undurraga, EWG's nutritionist. "This is a positive step forward, but the FDA should empower consumers to make their own fully informed decisions by requiring full ingredient disclosure."
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The ban on styrene was also supported by a petition from the food industry. But the FDA acted on the other six after public interest groups filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit petitioning the FDA to make a final decision whether to prohibit the seven cancer-causing artificial chemicals from use in food.
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Earthjustice represented the petitioners, including Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, the Center for Environmental Health, Center for Food Safety, the Center for Science in the Public Interest, Environmental Defense Fund, the Environmental Working Group, Natural Resources Defense Council, and WE ACT for Environmental Justice.
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Manufacturers that use these food additives will have two years to comply with the new rules.<br>
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To learn more about the chemicals used in processed foods, please visit EWG's <a href="https://www.ewg.org/research/ewg-s-dirty-dozen-guide-food-additives" target="_blank">Dirty Dozen Guide to Food Additives</a>. Consumers looking for healthier options can also visit EWG's <a href="https://www.ewg.org/foodscores#.W7zC-i2ZNTY" target="_blank">Food Scores</a> database or download EWG's <a href="https://www.ewg.org/apps/" target="_blank">Healthy Living App,</a> which provides ratings for more than 120,000 food and personal care products.
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A new report by the Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP) details findings from product testing they performed on beauty, personal care and cleaning products, with an emphasis on products often marketed to vulnerable populations, such as children and women of color. The report focuses on the identification of chemicals used for fragrance in these products because, currently, chemicals used for fragrance do not have to be disclosed. The simple term "fragrance" on your shampoo or lotion label could represent several (if not many unknown, and potentially harmful, chemicals.
<p>Although BCPP was only able to test a small fraction of the market (32 products), BCPP's main findings raise concern and confirm the need for transparency of ingredients in products used in our homes. Almost 100 of the over 300 fragrance chemicals identified were linked to adverse health effects. Of the products tested by BCPP, the product that contained the most fragrance chemicals linked to health concerns was Just for Me Shampoo, a shampoo aimed at children of color, with popular perfumes following closely behind.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p><br></p><p>And it's not just fragrance ingredients. BCPP found a total of 24 chemicals of concern, 14 of which were fragrance chemicals, in Just for Me Shampoo—including four carcinogens, 19 hormone disruptors, six developmental toxicants and three chemicals that can trigger, or worsen, respiratory problems, like asthma.</p><p>Due to a loophole, fragrance ingredients are not required to be disclosed in personal care products or cleaning products; and until recently, there were no requirements for disclosure of ingredients in cosmetics used in professional setting or in cleaning products in general. This year California became the first state in the U.S. to <a href="https://www.womensvoices.org/2018/09/17/ca-governor-signs-historic-law-requiring-ingredient-disclosure-in-professional-salon-products/" target="_blank">extend retail cosmetic ingredient disclosure</a> requirements to products used by salon workers. And last year, with the passage of the NRDC co-sponsored <a href="https://www.nrdc.org/experts/avinash-kar/transparency-fundamental-protection-against-toxic-chemicals" target="_blank">Cleaning Products Right to Know Act of 2017</a> n California, manufacturers of cleaning products will have to disclose the majority of the ingredients in their products on labels and online. The Act's disclosure requirements include fragrance ingredients, the first and only product category with fragrance disclosure requirements.</p><p>The BCPP report confirms the importance of California's ground-breaking legislation, and the need for expanded transparency and ingredient disclosure for all consumer product categories. The "right-to-know" what is in the products we use and what is being released into our environment is essential to protecting public health and the environment. </p><p>The lack of fragrance ingredient disclosure, in combination with a largely unregulated fragrance industry, leaves consumers, health agencies and advocates in the dark about what chemicals people are being exposed to. The research and testing that has been done suggests that many of the chemicals used in fragrance are associated with health hazards such as reproductive and developmental harm, hormone disruption, cancer, neurotoxicity, and respiratory and skin irritation and sensitization.</p><h4>BCPP Product Testing Report</h4><p>To shed some light on the "fragrance" black box, BCPP tested 25 personal care and 7 cleaning products and compared chemicals identified to the International Fragrance Association <a href="http://www.ifraorg.org/en/ingredients" target="_blank">ingredient transparency list</a>. BCPP then used the <a href="https://commons.healthymaterials.net/" target="_blank">Chemical Hazards Data Commons</a> developed by the Healthy Building Network to determine which identified chemicals were linked to adverse effects such as cancer, asthma, reproductive harm, hormone disruption and aquatic toxicity.</p><p>BCPP concluded that more than a quarter of the 338 fragrance ingredients they identified were linked to adverse health effects; and of the total chemicals linked to adverse health effects in each product, a high percentage of them were fragrance chemicals. And it's not just fragrance ingredients; cosmetics and cleaning products also contain other chemicals that can be really harmful as well. </p><p>Examples of chemicals of concern found in tested products include: </p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Toluene – used as a solvent in industry and in consumer products such as paint thinners and nail polish; linked to endocrine disruption, reproductive and developmental harm, neurotoxicity, and skin irritation</li></ul><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Parabens – antimicrobials used in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics; associated with hormone disruption, cancer, and reproductive harm</li></ul><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Phthalates – used to in fragrances and to soften plastics; associated with neurotoxicity, reproductive harm, hormone disruption and obesity</li></ul><ul class="ee-ul"><li>Benzophenones – prevent damage from light to scents and colors in fragrances and personal care products; linked to cancer and hormone disruption</li></ul><p>While this report does not quantify the concentration of each chemical, the presence of unlabeled chemicals linked to such a broad array of health effects should raise concerns for consumers and the public health community, especially given how often an average person is exposed to personal care and cleaning products in their daily lives. For example, a NGO-led <a href="http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/2004/06/15/exposures-add-up-survey-results/" target="_blank">survey</a> found that the average woman uses 12 personal care products a day.</p><h4>The Most Vulnerable</h4><p>Some populations are more sensitive and/or vulnerable to the effects of toxic chemicals that are often found in personal care and cleaning products. Children and adolescents are still developing and are especially vulnerable to the effects of hormone disruptors and developmental toxicants. Additionally, research suggests that when pregnant women are exposed to environmental toxicants, even at extremely low levels, fetal development can be disrupted. Advertising that promotes mainstream beauty norms <a href="https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(17)30862-1/fulltext" target="_blank">may influence and increase</a> the use by women of color of products such as skin lighteners and hair straighteners, many of which contain chemicals of concern. Finally, workers such as custodians, cleaners and cosmetologist are disproportionally exposed to these products and any toxic ingredients they contain. </p><p>While BCPP's testing represents a limited sample, it is worth noting that many of the products BCPP tested are often marketed to and used by vulnerable populations.</p><h4>Conclusion</h4><p>This report illustrates the need for full ingredient disclosure in all consumer products, because:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Consumers need this information to make safer, more informed purchases for themselves and their families;</li></ul><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Workers need this information take the necessary steps to protect themselves from unsafe chemical exposures in the workplace;</li></ul><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Regulators need this information to effectively regulate consumer products to better protect public health and the environment; and</li></ul><ul class="ee-ul"><li>Companies could also benefit from lower reputational risk.</li></ul>
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CBD, one of the many compounds found in the cannabis plant, has been getting a lot of attention recently. Some of it good and some of it bad. Increasingly, people in the UK are turning to CBD oils for help in relieving pain, anxiety, sleep and a host of other health issues.
<p>While CBD is gaining in popularity, and more products are becoming available on the high street and online, there is little scientific research to back the claims made by CBD product manufacturers. That's why if you're going to buy CBD oil it is important to understand what you're purchasing and to choose products from brands that lab test their products and make the results available to customers.</p><p>To help you find the best CBD oil available in the UK, we've done all the hard work and created a list of the best CBD oil brands and products that are available online for you to choose from.</p><p>To create this list of CBD oil producers and sellers, we've:</p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>Spoken with over 100 different producers</li><li>Tested over 50 products for potency, quality and accuracy of labelling</li><li>Tried every product on the list</li></ul><p>It is important to note that the details for the products listed here are not intended for diagnosing, treating, curing or preventing any particular disease. If you take prescription medicines you should speak to your GP or other healthcare professional before you take CBD oil about possible drug on drug interactions.</p><p>In this buyer's guide to CBD oils in the U.K., you'll find:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>A list of the brands we trust most</li><li>A price comparison chart to help you find the best value CBD oil</li><li>The potential benefits that you can derive from CBD oil</li><li>CBD dosage recommendations.</li><li>How to pick the best CBD oil for your needs</li></ul><p>CBD oil works differently for everyone and just because something works well for a friend or colleague doesn't necessarily mean it'll be as effective for you. Fortunately, there are many options out there to choose from. The CBD market is growing fast, however, quality can vary between brands, which is why we have conducted our own research to compile a list of CBD products that we think are the best.</p><p>We've tested CBD oils for taste, consistency, cannabinoid profile, value, and accuracy of lab test results to compile our list of the best CBD oils available online today.</p><p>We update our list each month as we test more brands and find new products our readers may like. Our readers also provide feedback on the brands they've tried and like or don't rate so much. We take our readers' feedback into consideration when we make our Buyer's Guides.</p><p>We also work directly with many of the leading CBD brands to bring you their latest offers and discounts, so it's worth checking back to see how you can continue to get the best value CBD oils for your money.</p><h2>The Best CBD Oils in the U.K.</h2>
<h2>Price Comparison </h2><p>The key numbers to look at are the cost of CBD per mg (how much you're paying for your CBD) and the mg of CBD per mL (how much CBD you're getting per milligram). Where possible, compare each brand's 1,000mg product. It's worth bearing in mind that a higher strength bottle may be more cost effective in the long run. </p><p>For instance, Eir Health's 30ml 3,000mg bottle works out at £0.04 per milligram and delivers 100 milligrams per millilitre. So if you're looking for a higher strength bottle which will last you, paying slightly more initially would be beneficial. It's worth bearing in mind that a higher strength bottle may be more cost effective in the long run. For instance, Eir Health's 30ml 3,000mg bottle works out at £0.04 per milligram and delivers 100 milligrams per millilitre. So if you're looking for a higher strength bottle which will last you, paying slightly more initially would be beneficial.</p><h2>What is CBD oil?</h2><p>CBD is short for cannabidiol and is a chemical compound found in all varieties of the cannabis plant. CBD oil has become popular in recent years due to changing worldwide legislation. In the UK specifically, there were several high-profile medical cases relating to medicinal cannabis and the treatment of children with epilepsy and other health conditions. CBD is the non-psychoactive component of cannabis and, it's thought, the primary cannabinoid that interacts with the body's <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endocannabinoid_system" target="_blank">endocannabinoid system</a>. This system promotes homeostasis, or balance, and regulates physiological and cognitive functions such as mood, appetite, and how we feel pain caused by inflammation.</p><p>CBD oil is produced using a range of extraction methods, including CO2 or ethanol extraction, and then added to a carrier oil, such as MCT coconut oil, to create a tincture with a broad range of possible health benefits. CBD oil is just one form that this cannabinoid can be found in and is different to hemp seed oil, which is generally used as a dietary supplement for the essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals it imparts. Hemp seed oil is produced by cold pressing hemp seeds and creating a dark coloured oil with the nutrient-rich composition described above. CBD, on the other hand, is extracted from the flower and leaves of hemp plants.</p><p>CBD is wildly popular for its potential therapeutic effects, which some clinical trials and animal studies have found to help with a number of symptoms and conditions that CBD may help alleviate, including:</p><h3>BENEFITS OF CBD OIL</h3><ul class="ee-ul"><li>Chronic pain</li><li>Nausea</li><li>Migraines</li><li>Appetite</li><li>Seizures</li><li>Psoriasis</li><li>Inflammation</li><li>Insomnia</li></ul><p>The most common health and lifestyle issues that people turn to CBD oil for are:</p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>Anxiety – CBD oil has been found to <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/cbd-for-anxiety" target="_blank">relieve symptoms of anxiety</a> in people in several small studies. This is not restricted to one form of anxiety as social anxiety, generalised anxiety, panic attacks and some forms of depression have all been found to be relieved with CBD oil. It's thought that this is achieved by changing the way the brain reacts to anxiety.</li><li>Pain – CBD oil for pain is another area that anecdotal evidence and <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2503660/" target="_blank">limited medical studies</a> show people may find relief. CBD may help reduce inflammation in the body and therefore, relieve pain. Chronic pain, back pain and generalised pain have all been shown to be relieved with CBD oil.</li><li>Sleep – Falling asleep and staying asleep for longer periods may be <a href="https://www.health.com/mind-body/the-best-cbd-for-sleep" target="_blank">enhanced with CBD oil</a>. Both direct and indirect benefits for sleep can be derived from CBD oil. An oil or edible form of CBD can help to calm the mind (indirect) and in some cases, taking CBD can make the user drowsy (direct).</li></ul><p>While there are a wide range of benefits that may be derived from CBD oil, the MHRA – which stands for the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency and is the equivalent to America's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – has taken the stance that unless a CBD product has been approved as a medication it cannot make any medical claims on its packaging or in its marketing. This means producers need to hold a product licence to legally sell, supply or advertise them as medicine in the UK. However, no licences for selling CBD oil as a medicine have been granted by the MHRA to date. The MHRA advises people to speak to their GP or other healthcare professional if they are considering taking CBD products.</p><h2>Is CBD oil legal in the UK?</h2><p>Yes, but there is some confusion. In the UK and EU, CBD products are completely legal, as long as they have been derived from industrial hemp and contain no more than <a href="https://www.medicpro.london/cbd-regulation-laws-uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1mg of THC per product</a>. But the general advice is that UK CBD oil should contain no more than 0.01% THC, as current testing standards may not be able to detect 1mg of THC.</p><p>It has been reported that CBD Oil in the UK with no more than 0.2% THC is legal but this only applies to the cultivation of hemp and not CBD oils, which are hemp derivatives. Also, any THC contained in CBD products must be difficult to separate from the rest of the product. There are two exceptions to this law; one for Sativex, a 50% CBD and 50% THC product approved by the MHRA as a medication for treating multiple sclerosis symptoms, and for the prescription of cannabis derived medicinal products by specialist clinicians. The second exception came into law in November of 2018 after several cases were brought to court requesting the use of medical cannabis products to alleviate severe epileptic symptoms in two children. </p><h2>CBD strength and concentrations</h2><p> Concentrations of CBD in oils vary from 1mg of CBD per millilitre to 50 or 400mg per millilitre.</p><p>If a bottle has 1000mg of CBD in a 10ml bottle, this means that 100mg of CBD is dissolved in every 1ml of liquid. You can work out the number of milligrams of CBD in each millilitre by dividing the milligrams (weight) of CBD by the millilitres (volume) of the bottle; for this example, that's 1000 divided by 10 which works out at 100mg per ml.</p><p>Many UK-based brands highlight the percentage of CBD in their products, such as 5% or 10% CBD. This simply refers to the weight of the drug by volume measured in grams in 100 millilitres. Using the example above, we need to convert 1,000 milligrams to grams, which is 1 gram of CBD, that's our weight. And as the bottle is 10ml, we divide 1 gram by 10 millilitres, and multiply by 100 to get our percentage, which is 10%.</p><h2>How to dose with CBD oil</h2><p>Advice on how much CBD oil you should take varies. It's almost impossible to find a definitive answer based on clinical guidance so people need to experiment in order to find out what works best for them. It's wise to start with a low dose and work your way up to find a dosage that works for you. Understanding different product types and labelling will help you to properly measure the amount of CBD to take.</p><p>Because dose guidelines are limited, it's best to start low and work your way up to a dose of CBD oil that works for you. One resource we've found suggests starting at 1 – 6mg of CBD per 10lbs of body weight. This would mean an <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11534042" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">average UK woman weighing 11 stone</a>, could take anywhere between 15 – 92mg of CBD per dose. This could be broken into smaller doses throughout the day instead of taking all in one go.</p><p>Typically, 10ml works out to approximately 200 drops. Using the same example above, we know 1ml contains 100mg of CBD. That would mean to take 100mg of CBD you would need 20 drops of the CBD Oil. We got to that number by dividing 200 by 10. To get 15mg of CBD you would need to take only 3 drops.</p><h3>What is the correct CBD oil dosage?</h3><p>How to take CBD and the concentrations for each does will vary depending on the condition you are looking to find relief from. For example, if you're taking CBD oil for anxiety, regular, lower doses seems to be appropriate. CBD oil for sleep calls for a single, higher dose no more than an hour before bed. That's not medical advice, that's what we've gleaned from people who use CBD products.</p><p>Dosing is the most common question people have about CBD oil and other products. It's also the question we're most often asked. We cannot overstate the fact that there is no one definitive answer.</p><p>With that being said, here is a typical dosing guide to help you get started:</p><h2>CBD Oil Dosing Guide</h2><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Symptom Severity</p></td><td><p>25-50lbs</p></td><td><p>50-85lbs</p></td><td><p>85-150lbs</p></td><td><p>150-240lbs</p></td><td><p>240+lbs</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Mild</p></td><td><p>6mg</p></td><td><p>9mg</p></td><td><p>12mg</p></td><td><p>18mg</p></td><td><p>22mg</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Medium</p></td><td><p>9mg</p></td><td><p>12mg</p></td><td><p>15mg</p></td><td><p>22mg</p></td><td><p>30mg</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Severe</p></td><td><p>12mg</p></td><td><p>15mg</p></td><td><p>18mg</p></td><td><p>27mg</p></td><td><p>45mg</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>How your body reacts to CBD is different to everyone else. The reason to take CBD is also personal to you – some people want to feel relaxed, others are thinking of a daily supplement to boost their health. CBD oil capsules can give your body a steady supply of cannabinoids to absorb over the course of the day. Oils will have you feeling the effects faster, but they still take time a small amount of time to work their way into your system (usually somewhere between 5 and 20 minutes). If you don't feel the effects immediately, don't take more. CBD can have an accumulative effect so wait a while before re-dosing.</p><h2>Use your head</h2><p>If you want to take 50mg of CBD and buy gummies containing 10mg each, consider the amount of sugar you'll also consume to get your CBD dose. Remember you're looking for a supplement, not a sugary snack. Choose the product that makes the most sense in regard to the dose of CBD you wish to take.</p><p>It's also worth considering price. If you find oils that declare 500mg of CBD for £15, yet everywhere else is selling the same for £50, ask yourself a few questions. Is it likely that the cheaper brand has found a way to lower the cost of growing, extracting and packaging their CBD that the others haven't? It's more likely that the cheaper brand is making bogus claims or misleading you in regards to the quality of CBD in their product? Check online guides, research brands, read a comparison list, and do your homework so you are sure you are purchasing the best CBD products for your individual circumstances.</p><h2>How to buy the right CBD oil online</h2><h3> Consider how much you want to spend</h3><p>Before you purchase CBD oil online, you should consider how much you're comfortable spending. Products can be expensive, so setting an upward limit can help you narrow down the selection and find something that works for you, without breaking your budget. </p><h3>Check the test results</h3><p>The best CBD products and brands show third-party test results on their websites, or sometimes send them to you if requested. There are a few points you should look out for when viewing test results that can help you decide which brand is best for you. </p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>Batch numbers – Some brands are fastidious about testing and you can check individual batch numbers for products. This lets you follow a crop from soil, to lab, to bottle. Test results should be recent, within the last quarter is good, within the past year is acceptable, anything more is less helpful.</li><li>Cannabinoid strength, potency and terpene levels – A recent UK study by the <a href="https://www.thecmcuk.org/cbd-in-the-uk-further-update" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Centre for Medical Cannabis</a> found 62% of UK CBD mislabelled. Checking on test results can help you confirm the CBD, THC and other terpene levels found in products.</li><li>Heavy metals and pesticides – Hemp sucks up whatever is in the soil. This can compromise the quality of CBD products and is why we like established brands that use land free from pesticides and heavy metals, as opposed to pop-up brands that may source their product from growers using unproven ground. Test results should show the heavy metal content of CBD products is below the safe threshold.</li><li>Solvents and bacteria – All CBD products should be free from solvents and manufactured in clean facilities that are free from bacteria such as salmonella.</li></ul><p>If you are making a purchase via the Remedy Review website, you can find Certificates of Analysis for the brands we list <a href="https://www.remedyreview.com/seal/tested-products/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><h3>Check to see what kind of CBD extract is used in the product</h3><p>CBD products in the UK fall into three different categories: Full spectrum, broad spectrum, and isolate. Full and Broad-spectrum CBD oils are thought to have greater therapeutic benefits as the multiple cannabinoids work together. This is known as the 'entourage effect'. Experts we have spoken to support the idea of 'whole-plant therapy'. Some people may prefer CBD isolate if they are subject to drug tests through work and so on.</p><h3>Consider the taste</h3><p>Some people can stand the taste of hemp. The earthy green flavour can be a turn off. Some CBD oil products have milder hemp flavours or natural additives that mask the hemp flavour to make them more palatable. </p><h3>Shop around</h3><p>While you need to be aware of scammers, there are a lot of great brands that care about their product and customers. In terms of taste and strength of product, you may find it helps to try a range of brands to find the one that suits your personal preferences best.</p><h2>FAQs</h2><h3>Is CBD oil safe?</h3><p>The World Health Organisation (WHO) released a<a href="https://www.who.int/medicines/access/controlled-substances/5.2_CBD.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> report in 2017</a> stating that there was little potential for abuse of CBD. Furthermore, they recognised the potential therapeutic benefits that could be derived from CBD for treating a wide range of conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, cancer and diabetic complications, along with general pain, anxiety and depression.</p><h3>Does CBD get you stoned?</h3><p>No. CBD is the non-psychoactive component of cannabis. THC is the compound that has a psychoactive effect when taken in large enough doses (more than the 0.2% found in CBD products). Someone would need to smoke a CBD joint the size of a telephone mast to feel any psychoactive effects. CBD products allow people to get beneficial cannabinoids into their system to help their body function better, without becoming 'high' or 'stoned'.</p><h3>How long does CBD oil last?</h3><p>This partly depends on how quickly your body processes CBD and also the kind of CBD product you use. 6 – 8 hours is generally the length of time CBD oils will provide a noticeable effect.</p><p> Some products, like capsules are considered a daily supplement that needs to be taken over a period of time for it to reach its potential. Other kinds of CBD are faster acting and stronger; these types of products are better for specific issues such as social anxiety, problems with public speaking, or irregular and unexpected pain or discomfort.</p><h3>Can I take too much CBD Oil?</h3><p>You need to be careful about taking anything that will affect your health and if you are taking other medication, you should definitely discuss how CBD might interact with them, with your GP or healthcare professional. That said, most experts agree it is impossible to overdoes on CBD and even the World Health Organisation has published a report stating CBD is non-toxic and safe to use.</p><p>If you do take a very high dose of CBD, you may experience dizziness, lethargy, nausea, dry mouth and diarrhoea, but this will pass as your body processes the dose you have taken.</p><h2>Other types of CBD products</h2><p>This page covers most of what you need to know about CBD oils. If you're in the states, we also have this helpful list of <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/organic-cbd-oil-2648638251.html" target="_blank">organic CBD oil brands</a>. There are lots of CBD products on the market, and each have their pros and cons.</p><p>If you're interested in CBD gummies, topicals, capsules or anything else, check out our additional online guides to find out all about the CBD product that interests you most.</p>
Evopure
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDg1MDQwNy9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0MzA2NDI2MH0.Nwo2EIEVTFl-mOKsv6d5zbuAVaLSE1UcQt8OM9kgKlA/img.png?width=980" id="ca347" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="e496974371274f0a4a8a1a065ab4f974" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>Evopure CBD drops are independently tested and they offer a line of broad spectrum hemp oil in multiple concentrations. As a bonus, all of their oils are extracted from organically grown EU hemp on farms that use sustainable farming practices.</p>Medterra
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDg1MDQyOS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0NjY0NTQ4MH0.A-l2N48AH9WbtAcda23u9mGkApQ0P-hZspeijEYPuXQ/img.jpg?width=980" id="63055" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="098043eda1668f423e05431eb03f86bc" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>Medterra's tinctures are made using CBD isolate, so they only contain CBD and are free of other cannabinoids, including THC. Since these products are isolates, they also have the added benefit of no flavour, which is a great option for anyone looking for CBD oil without the bitter, "earthy" taste.</p>Love Hemp
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDg1MDM5NC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyNDIyNTM4MX0.Tvw5Z-fGbrO68n5ZjRutQemVtx4glk7fJkJ_7114HVk/img.jpg?width=980" id="b4a9b" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="85bff89af578ae878b5a708acc908ce5" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>If you're looking for a tasty CBD oil, there are various flavours available at Love Hemp, including natural, peppermint, and orange. Their CBD products are also certified THC free, and have a precise amount of CBD for easy dosing. Love Hemp is the leading CBD brand in the UK and for good reason, we haven't found a better product for the price.</p>Blessed CBD
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDg1MDM5Ny9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1MjY3NTk4OX0.MK5ISeIYtNR303XNjGmMT7F5VNNAxgw5bvzDvIUoVEM/img.jpg?width=980" id="83217" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="4bb866de0a96f4d0fb4296ce58b04eff" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>As the most popular tincture from Blessed CBD, this 1,000mg formula is potent and full-spectrum, but still contains less than 0.2% THC. This family run business spent 12 months searching for the best hemp source, eventually settling on a hemp extract from organically grown, non-GMO, hemp plants in Colorado. This ensures that each drop of CBD oil contains rich cannabinoids and terpenes for enhanced effects. We didn't find one negative review online, which speaks volumes for the quality and effectiveness of their products.</p>Eir
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDg1MDQzMC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0NDg0NTgyMH0.Bjw1exO0AZZ_BEvo-ApB5mI6t6rc-n_rhzQWUIu647c/img.jpg?width=980" id="364d5" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="74a6a6c46e8a01ff4d798b64ffea16e9" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>For a tincture with a high potency, the No. 30 CBD oil from Eir Health contains 3000mg of CBD in one 30mL bottle. This equates to 100mg per serving, and is packed with a full spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes that come from organically grown European hemp plants.</p>From Your Site Articles
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Toxic Toys? After Nine Years, a Ban on Harmful Chemicals Becomes Official
19 October 2017
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Phthalates are a particularly harmful type of chemical, used, among a range of other ways, to soften plastic in children's toys and products like pacifiers and teething rings. In response to mounting concern about the serious health impacts of phthalates—most notably, interference with hormone production and reproductive development in young children—Congress voted overwhelmingly in 2008 to outlaw the use of a few phthalates in these products and ordered the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to assess the use of other types of the chemical in these products. After much delay, the CPSC voted 3–2 Wednesday to ban five additional types of phthalates in kids' toys and childcare products.
<p style="">"This is a big victory for children's health," <a href="https://www.nrdc.org/experts/avinash-kar" target="_blank">Avinash Kar</a>, a senior attorney in the <a href="https://www.nrdc.org/" target="_blank">Natural Resources Defense Council's</a> (NRDC) Health and Environment program, said about the decision. "These chemicals in children's toys and childcare articles are a known health risk. In banning them, CPSC is following the advice of its scientific experts and doing precisely what Congress directed the agency to do in a 2008 law it passed overwhelmingly."</p><p style="">The CPSC proposed a ban on the five additional types of phthalates in late 2014 but blew past its January 2015 deadline to finalize the rule. Much of the delay can be attributed to the efforts of phthalate-manufacturing chemical companies like ExxonMobil to sway the agency to reverse its decision. In December 2016, NRDC, along with <a href="https://www.bcpp.org/" target="_blank">Breast Cancer Prevention Partners</a> and <a href="http://ej4all.org/" target="_blank">Environmental Justice Health Alliance</a>, <a href="https://www.nrdc.org/experts/avinash-kar/nrdc-and-partners-force-action-last-toxics-toys" target="_blank">sued to force the agency</a> to make a final decision. The case ended up being settled, and the CPSC agreed to take a final vote on the phthalates rule by Wednesday.</p><p style="">While much work is still needed to address phthalate exposure in this and other contexts, Kar views this as a major step forward. "Today's [Wednesday] decision takes the protections that we helped enforce back in 2009 further. This vote means that children will be exposed to fewer dangerous chemicals in the products they come into contact with every day. And that is a good thing."</p>
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