Buying CBD – What should one pay attention to when purchasing cannabidiol products?

Where can you buy CBD?

CBD products are in various distribution channels available:

Recommendation: Only buy from providers who Laboratory analyses, proof of origin and clear declarations offer.

How can you recognize reputable providers?

A reputable CBD dealer meets the following criteria:

• Publication of current laboratory analyses (COA) by independent testing laboratories and seals e.g. ARGE CANNA
• Indication of THC and CBD content on the product
• Transparency about origin the hemp plants (e.g. organic certified EU industrial hemp)
• Clear information on Extraction method (e.g. CO₂)
• No medical claims on the packaging
• Customer reviews with Proof of authenticity

What quality features are crucial when buying CBD?

Pay attention to the following quality factors before choosing a product:

Tip: High-quality products are often a bit more expensive but offer more safety and effectiveness.

What does "full spectrum" mean when buying CBD?

"Full spectrum" means that the product contains not only CBD but also other cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids – a complete plant profile (entourage effect).

For medical applications or sensitive groups (e.g. drivers), THC-free broad-spectrum products or suppositories like CANNEFF® SUP are especially recommended.

Which CBD products are available over the counter?

Most CBD products are over-the-counter, if they:

• Not as medicinal products are declared
• Less than 0.2% THC included
• No health claims contain
• As cosmetics, aroma products, or medical devices are classified

CANNEFF® SUP vaginal and rectal suppositories are e.g. despite CE-certified Medical device freely available in Austria, but only available by prescription in Germany.

What does good CBD cost?

CBD prices strongly depend on:

• CBD concentration (mg per product)
• Manufacturing method
• Quality certificates
• Product type (oil, cream, suppositories, etc.)

Extremely cheap products (<€20) are often of inferior quality or insufficiently tested.

What should be on the label?

A complete CBD label contains:

• CBD content in mg (total amount & per dose)
  
• THC content (<0.2%)
  
• Form of use (e.g. aroma product, cosmetics, medical product)
  
• Origin of raw materials
  
• Batch and expiration date
  
• Instructions for use and storage
  

If this information is missing, Caution advised.

Is online shopping for CBD safe?

Yes – if you pay attention to the following points:

• Secure shop system (SSL, imprint, terms and conditions)
• Transparent provider information
• Accessible laboratory analyses
• Clearly formulated product descriptions
• No unrealistic healing claims

Untrustworthy shops often lure with extreme healing claims, extremely low prices or incomplete information.

Which CBD products are suitable for beginners?

Suitable for beginners:

• CBD oil with 5–10%: Easy dosing and fast onset of action e.g. CANNEXOL 5%.
  
• CBD capsules: Tasteless, easy to dose
  
• CBD creams: For local complaints (e.g. joints, skin)
  
• CBD suppositories (e.g. CANNEFF®): Especially suitable for lower abdominal complaints, intimate problems, or rectal complaints
• CBD flowers: Are considered herbal smoking products - Smoking products are NEVER recommended as health products, as smoking is harmful to health.

Recommendation: Titrate slowly, document effect progression.

What role do reviews and recommendations play?

Reviews help with Orientation, but should:

• Genuine and verified to be
• Detailed and comprehensible to be written
• Not only extremely positive to be formulated

Rely on reliable comparison portals, certified pharmacy shops and medically oriented providers like CANNEFF®.