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Hong Kong had a quickly-growing CBD industry. Why did officials suddenly change course?

Hong Kong authorities implemented a ban on cannabidiol, or CBD, ranking the substance as a "dangerous drug" beside heroin and cocaine.

Hong Kong bans CBD, ranking it alongside heroin and cocaine

Authorities justify the ban, which mirrors mainland China's, by arguing that cannabidiol products could be converted into THC, the intoxicating compound in cannabis.

A new law criminalising the possession, consumption and selling of cannabidiol (CBD) in Hong Kong came into effect on Wednesday, placing the substance on par with heroin in terms of legal classification.


A new law criminalising the possession, consumption and selling of cannabidiol (CBD) in Hong Kong came into effect on Wednesday, placing the substance on par with heroin in terms of legal classification.

Craft brewery Yardley Brothers releases their first CBD beer in Hong Kong The CBD-infused beer is the brewerys first instalment in a range of CBD brews for the Asian market By Advertising Since last year, a lot of Hong Kong companies are attaching themselves to all things CBD. Hongkongers initially embraced CBD as digestible or topicals, and eventually welcomed the addition of the hemp-derived compound in food and drinks as served in cafes, restaurants, and eventually in bars. According to lo...