Everything you need to know about proposed ban on CBD products in Hong Kong

HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s law enforcement authorities have proposed outlawing CBD products this year, as cannabis-derived wellness items have gained popularity in the city recently.

The Security Bureau two weeks ago submitted a paper to the Legislative Council proposing amendments to list CBD – or cannabidiol, a substance derived from cannabis and its close relative, hemp – under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance within 2022, according to an earlier report of the South China Morning Post.

The change will…