E-liquid manufacturers who weathered the TPD storm demonstrated a resilience that could see them succeed in the CBD industry . The current climate resembles the wild west in which vaping found itself before the TPD came into effect . And as more people try to take a slice of the pie , regulatory oversight is essential to ensure that only the best products make it to market .
The CTA has tested some products that turned out to be mostly sugar and contain barely any CBD . Even manufacturers whose hearts are in the right place may struggle to navigate the confusing world of cannabinoids , terpenes and isolates .
“ Some CBD e-liquid manufacturers are very passionate , but they lack the professionalism and business sense required to succeed . We ’ ve found that the ones who went on to thrive in the industry were those who got in touch with us early in the process ,” mike says .
The CTA is currently working with the MHRA and e-liquid compliance experts Adact Medical to draft their ‘ CPD ’ – Cannabis Products Directive . Once completed , the CPD will provide CBD e-liquid manufacturers with guidelines on how to label their juices . The organisation is also compiling a worldwide register of compliant companies .
CBD has historically been met with scepticism from the vaping industry , but it seems that the tide is finally turning thanks to a number of high-profile stories in the media and the tireless work carried out by the CTA .
By working alongside the MHRA , the Food Standards Agency ( FSA ) and TPD compliance experts Adact Medical , the CTA is helping to pave the way for e-liquid companies to capitalise on the CBD ‘ green rush ’. As with TPD , some companies will be left behind . Thanks to the CTA , only high-quality liquids from reputable companies will rise to the top .
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“ We ’ re hoping that CBD manufacturers will realise that if they ’ re making good products there ’ s no reason for them not to sign up . Compliance is the cornerstone of the industry and by working with us companies can gain entry to a market where those without knowledge often make serious mistakes .” The CTA already has over 150 members , including many e-liquid companies .
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