Portman Group issues CBD guidance 21st April, 2021 by Nicola Carruthers
UK watchdog the Portman Group had released guidance on the packaging and marketing of alcohol products that contain cannabidiol (CBD).
CBD has become a popular ingredient in alcoholic drinks
As the trend for alcoholic products infused with CBD continues, the Portman Group has provided advice for producers in relation to the Code of Practice on the Naming, Packaging and Promotion of Alcoholic Drinks.
The new guidance has been designed to help producers comply with the Code.
Portman Group CEO Matt Lambert said: “CBD is becoming an increasingly popular ingredient, and its use in alcohol products is no exception to this trend. We have responded quickly to this change in the market by issuing category guidance.
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By Sonya Hook
| 20 January, 2021
A recent complaint against Silent Pool Distillery’s Colorado High CBD-infused gin has been upheld by the Portman Group’s Independent Complaints Panel.
This is the first complaint under the Portman Group’s Code of Practice for the Naming, Packaging and Promotion of Alcoholic Drinks about a CBD product. As a result of this decision the Portman Group said it plans to develop guidance to aid producers in their use of CBD in alcohol products.
A member of the public submitted the complaint on the product to the social responsibility body for alcohol in the UK. The complaint highlighted the potential breach of one of the rules of the Code, which prohibits association with illegal drugs, as well as a rule that states there should be no association with therapeutic qualities. The Panel found the product to be in breach of both rules.
Complaint against Silent Pool’s CBD-infused gin upheld 20th January, 2021 by Melita Kiely
Industry watchdog the Portman Group has upheld a complaint against Silent Pool Distillers’ CBD-infused gin for its links to illicit drugs and therapeutic qualities.
A complaint against Silent Pool’s Colorado High CBD-infused gin has been upheld
A member of the public complained about the product to the Portman Group, the social responsibility and regulatory body for alcohol in the UK.
The complaint alleged Silent Pool Distiller’s CBD-infused gin, Colorado High, breached two rules, one that prohibits associating alcohol with illegal drugs and a second that states there should be no link with therapeutic qualities.
UK alcohol advertising watchdogs have told retailers not to stock a CBD gin after the brand's packaging broke guidelines on promoting drug use. related to Cannabis, Spirits, The Portman Group,