{"id":16889,"date":"2020-02-01T01:16:30","date_gmt":"2020-02-01T01:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailycbd.com\/en\/?post_type=crb_country&p=16889"},"modified":"2022-04-13T08:55:13","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T08:55:13","slug":"ireland","status":"publish","type":"crb_country","link":"https:\/\/dailycbd.com\/en\/ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In Ireland, pure CBD is not a controlled substance as per the Misuse of Drugs Act<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 however, it does fall into a legal gray area thanks to the European Novel Food Regulation<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Novel Food Regulation is guidance from the\nEuropean Union that controls the placement of CBD products and other novel\nfoods on the market. A novel food is defined as a food that doesn\u2019t have a long\nhistory of consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The regulation considers CBD a novel food <\/em>because it doesn\u2019t have a long history of use as a food\nin the region. However, Ireland interprets this rule a little differently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read this all-inclusive guide to understand the\nconfusing and contradictory Irish CBD laws. We\u2019ll cover how these laws work,\nand how and where you can buy legal CBD products if you live in Ireland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s get started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Summary: Buying CBD in\nIreland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. Order from local Irish CBD companies such as Dr. Hemp Me<\/a><\/li>
  2. Cultivation of hemp varieties with less than 0.2% THC is legal in Ireland<\/li>
  3. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 (MDA 1977<\/a>) prohibits hemp derivatives that contain THC<\/li>
  4. In Ireland, CBD extracted with solvents and CO2 are considered novel foods<\/li>
  5. Pure CBD is not banned under the MDR 1977, but it\u2019s restricted under the Novel Food Regulation<\/li>
  6. To be entirely legal, CBD must be cold-pressed and 100% free from THC <\/li>
  7. CBD isolate products remain stuck in the legal grey area, depending on their extraction method<\/li>
  8. Medical CBD is not authorized in Ireland for the general public \u2014\u00a0medical access is granted on a case-by-case basis<\/li>
  9. You can buy CBD in-store or online, but you\u2019d be doing this at your own risk \u2014 customs may seize your product at the border<\/li>
  10. You can use a mail forwarding<\/a> service to order CBD from brands that don\u2019t offer to ship directly to Ireland<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Best CBD Oil in Ireland:<\/h2>\n\n\n\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t
    Number<\/th>\r\n\r\n\t\t\tProduct<\/th>\r\n\r\n\t\t\tTotal CBD<\/th>\r\n\r\n\t\t\tPotency<\/th>\r\n\r\n\t\t\tCost per mg CBD<\/th>\r\n\r\n\t\t\tLink<\/th>\r\n\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t<\/thead>\r\n\r\n\t
    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t

    1<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t
    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Dr.\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
    Dr. Hemp Me CBD Oil 30%<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t
    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    3000 mg<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

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    300 mg\/mL<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u20ac0.05<\/strong>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

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    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet a Deal<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t
    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t

    2<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t
    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
    Endoca CBD Oils<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t
    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    300 – 1500 mg <\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    30 – 150 mg\/mL<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u20ac0.08 \u2013 \u20ac0.09<\/strong>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet a Deal<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t
    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t

    3<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t
    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
    Reakiro CBD Oil<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t
    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    300 – 1500 mg <\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    30 – 150 mg\/mL<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u20ac0.07 – \u20ac0.08<\/strong>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

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    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet a Deal<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t
    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t

    4<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t
    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Hemp\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
    Hemp Bombs CBD Oil<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t
    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    300 \u2013 4000 mg<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    10 \u2013 133.3 mg\/mL<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$0.07 \u2013 $0.17<\/strong>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

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    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet a Deal<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t
    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t

    5<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t
    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
    Nordic Oil Full-Spectrum CBD Oil (Europe)<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t
    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    500 \u2013 2000 mg<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    50 \u2013 200 mg\/mL<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u20ac0.08 \u2013 \u20ac0.09<\/strong>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet a Deal<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t
    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t

    6<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t
    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
    Kat\u2019s Naturals Relax THC-Free Sublingual CBD Oil<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t
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    50 – 300 mg <\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    10 mg\/mL<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

    		\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$0.20 – $0.40 <\/strong>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t

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    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet a Deal<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t\t<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\n\n\n

    How to Buy CBD Products in Ireland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    At the moment, the best place to get CBD products in Ireland is to order them online from Irish CBD companies (Dr. Hemp Me<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Most CBD brands will also ship to Ireland, but it’s best to go with European brands like Kiara Naturals<\/a>, Endoca<\/a>, or Nordic oil<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    CBD is stuck in a legal grey area in Ireland \u2014 which means there’s always a risk of customs seizing your product even if it\u2019s THC-free. However, the pressure from customs and police has mostly focused on local shops selling CBD products on store shelves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There\u2019s a silver lining in all this mess \u2014 the Irish government is considering complete cannabis legalization<\/a> \u2014 which could bring friendlier CBD laws across the country. Once the regulations loosen you\u2019ll be able to shop for various CBD products including the standard CO2 extracted isolates and full-spectrum hemp oils. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Is CBD Legal in Ireland?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Ireland has contradictory CBD laws depending on how\nthe CBD was obtained, and what format the CBD product is classified under.\nIreland follows the EU ruling that allows hemp plants that contain 0.2% THC or\nless. Here\u2019s the contradiction \u2014 this doesn\u2019t apply to hemp-derived CBD\nproducts. No CBD products are allowed to contain any THC whatsoever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Additionally, Ireland doesn\u2019t allow any CBD products\nmade from CO2 or solvent extraction \u2014 which is the best way to produce THC-free\nproducts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Below we\u2019ll cover a few pieces of Irish law that\ndefine these contradictory rules, and examine what types of CBD products are\nlegal in Ireland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    CBD\n& the Novel Food Regulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The first obstacle for CBD comes from the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977<\/a>, which prohibits cannabis (including hemp) derivatives that contain any trace of THC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    At first, it sounds like CBD products are completely illegal, but this isn\u2019t exactly the case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Irish rules on CBD stand in line with the European\nUnion\u2019s Novel Food Regulation. This regulation classifies CBD as a novel food,\nwhich doesn\u2019t have a significant history of consumption in Europe before May\n15, 1997. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Besides the \u201chistory of consumption\u201d rule, the Irish authorities included an additional standard<\/a> for CBD products \u2014 the type of the extraction process.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    According to Irish laws, CBD extracted with solvents or supercritical CO2 extraction requires a novel food permit from the European Commission (EC<\/a>). Otherwise, it can\u2019t be marketed as a food product or health supplement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (<\/strong>FSAI<\/strong><\/a>) stated that if the CBD oil is extracted by cold pressing it is legal for sale<\/strong>.It should be noted that cold pressing hemp plants to make CBD products is not common, and usually produces a lower-grade product in the end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    How Irish Regulators Differentiate Between Hemp & Marijuana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Hemp and marijuana both belong to the species Cannabis sativa, <\/em>but they are different in chemical makeup\nand their purpose of use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    One of the significant differences between hemp and marijuana<\/a> is the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration. THC is one of the constituents of cannabis, known for its psychoactive effects. In marijuana, THC is present in large amounts and is therefore related to recreational cannabis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1.\nMarijuana Laws in Ireland<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Marijuana\nis a term used to describe cannabis with high THC levels \u2014 its THC content can\ngo up to 30%. Under EU law, marijuana is any cannabis plant with more than\n0.2%, and Ireland abides by this rule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Hemp Laws in Ireland<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Unlike\nmarijuana, cannabis doesn\u2019t contain significant amounts of THC and doesn\u2019t\ninduce the high associated with recreational use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In\nIreland, hemp cultivation is permitted if the hemp plant doesn\u2019t exceed the\n0.2% limit. Due to its rich CBD content, hemp is becoming the focal point in\nthe cannabis industry where its used for textiles, food, and health\nsupplementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    What is Cold-Pressed CBD?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If you’ve read about the ways CBD extracts are made,\nyou probably know that the most common extraction methods include solvents\n(ethanol, butane, propane, or alcohol) and CO2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Cold pressing is a lesser-known extraction method when it comes to CBD. Typically, this process is used for hemp seed oil, pressed from the plant’s seeds (which don\u2019t contain any cannabinoids). However, some companies have started using cold pressing methods to produce CBD to comply with Ireland\u2019s regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So, how does this work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The raw hemp is processed through a cold press machine that uses a hydraulic press with extremely high pressure to squeeze out the juice from hemp that carries phytonutrients, oils, terpenes, and cannabinoids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In order to prevent the massive amount of friction\nfrom overheating the hemp as it\u2019s being pressed, the whole thing needs to be\nkept cold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    While this extraction method is efficient for\ncompanies that operate in countries with restrictive rules, it\u2019s far from\nperfect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The novel food rule jeopardizes the legal status of\nCBD isolate products. Although no law restricts CBD isolates, it becomes an\nillegal substance if it’s extracted with solvents or supercritical CO2. The\nonly way to obtain pure CBD isolates (free from terpenes and other\ncannabinoids) is via CO2 extraction or with the use of solvents. Because of\nthis, CBD isolate products are caught in the crossfire \u2014 thus living in a legal\ngrey area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Currently, there’s only one company<\/a> in Ireland that produces cold-pressed CBD oil with less than 0.005% THC. These products are listed as being \u201cfull-spectrum\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Currently, Green Light’s full-spectrum CBD is available through pharmacies in Ireland and the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    NOTE<\/strong>: Technically, Green Light\ncomplies with the law because it contains non-detectable amounts of THC. The\ncompany most likely achieved this by sourcing hemp plants that naturally\nproduce less than 0.005% THC by weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Local stores in Ireland still sell CBD (mostly isolate products), and online stores operate even more freely \u2014 they sell both CBD isolates and full-spectrum CBD. A large portion of these products fall under the novel food rule, but their sale is not regularly enforced due to the complexity and contradiction in the laws governing their sale and use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The police have raided a few Irish shops selling\nunregulated CBD products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    NOTE<\/strong>: Avoid purchasing any THC-containing CBD products. If the customs notice your product, you could receive a penalty under the Customs Acts<\/a> rules, and the Misuse of Drugs Act. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Tips on Buying High-Quality CBD in Ireland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The CBD market in Ireland is far from ideal. On the\ncontrary  \u2014 it\u2019s chaotic, and you\u2019ll often bump into illegal or\nlow-quality products if you don\u2019t shop cautiously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here\u2019s how you can find high-quality CBD products online:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Do Thorough Research on Brands\nBefore You Purchase CBD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    It\u2019s\nessential to buy from reputable brands because they\u2019ve already built trust with\ntheir customers and are less likely to risk losing this reputation by\ncompromising on the quality of their products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Shop for CBD Isolates Over\nFull-Spectrum Hemp Extracts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Refrain\nfrom buying CBD that contains THC. CBD in its pure form is not illegal, and\nalthough it\u2019s a subject to the novel food rule, it\u2019s somewhat tolerated by\nIrish lawmakers. The only fully compliant CBD oils are those extracted by cold\npressing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Ask Your Seller for a\nCertificate of Analysis (CoA) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The CoA is a document that proves the CBD was tested for quality and safety by a third party<\/a>. If a seller provides you with this certificate, he or she guarantees the product\u2019s purity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Avoid Companies That\nExaggerate the Health Benefits of CBD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    There is no authorized CBD for medical use in Ireland, but many sellers continue to label and advertise the products as a panacea. Remember, CBD has many benefits, but it\u2019s not a cure-all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    How Mail Forwarding Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Some companies won\u2019t ship CBD to Ireland directly \u2014 so\nthe only way to get these products delivered is to use a mail forwarding\nservice. Mail forwarding companies provide you with a local address in another\ncountry which is then directed to your final address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here\u2019s how mail forwarding works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Sign up for an Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Go to the mail forwarding company\u2019s website to make an\naccount. Upon registration, the company will give you a local address that you\ncan use to shop online in foreign countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You should find a company that can provide you with an\naddress in the region you want to shop in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Shipito<\/a> can provide you with a US address. If you want to\nshop in Europe, we recommend Skypax<\/a>. There are other companies as well where you can register\nfor a mail forwarding service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Place Your CBD Order<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    When you receive the local address, you\u2019ll be able to\nmake online purchases. To shop from a specific company that doesn\u2019t ship to\nyour country, order the product you want and insert the local address as your\nshipping destination. Your package will first arrive at this address, and the\nstaff from the mail forwarding company will change its stamps with new ones and\nforward the parcel to your home address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can also ask the company to place an order for\nyou. This concierge service comes at a small fee, but it can be worth your\nmoney if you don\u2019t want to spend your time shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Skypax Rates:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
    \n Tier of\n Service<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n Sign up Fee<\/strong><\/strong>\n <\/td>\n Annual Fee<\/strong><\/strong>\n <\/td>\n Average Shipping Fee<\/strong><\/strong>\n <\/td><\/tr>
    \n Standard\n Membership <\/strong>(If\n you only need the service every once in a while)\n <\/td>\n \u00a312 setup\n  \n ($15 USD)\n <\/td>\n None\n <\/td>\n \u00a330\n  \n ($36 USD)\n <\/td><\/tr>
    \n Premium\n membership<\/strong>\n (If you order CBD regularly and want protection on your packages)\n <\/td>\n \u00a30\n <\/td>\n \u00a390\n  \n ($110 USD)\n <\/td>\n \u00a330\n  \n ($36 USD)\n <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    A Brief History of Cannabis\nLaws in Ireland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Cannabis has been\nused in Ireland for well over ten centuries. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Hemp was mostly grown during British rule (12th \u2013 20th century). In the 17th century, Queen Elizabeth made hemp cultivation obligatory to supply ropes and sails for the British navy, and farmers would produce the crop to supply British factories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Hemp was also grown locally for domestic use and in the Irish textiles industry. British authorities banned Irish wool products, leading farmers to depend on hemp crops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Throughout most of the 18th and 19th centuries, Ireland continued to grow hemp for the British Military. In the second half of the 19th century, Irish scholars emphasized hemp\u2019s potential in advancing the country’s development. George Sigerson \u2014 an Irish scholar \u2014 wrote Cannabiculture in Ireland; its profit and possibility<\/em><\/a>. He encouraged farmers and the state to cultivate hemp for the economic growth of Ireland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    During the same period, physician William O’Shaughnessy<\/a> was researching the medical use of cannabis. While working in India, O\u2019Shaughnessy treated a young girl suffering from convulsive seizures with hemp tincture. The parents of the child noticed an improvement in her health, and this case dubbed William O’Shaughnessy the father of modern-day cannabis therapeutics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ireland suffered\na hemp shortage during the Irish War of Independence (1919 \u2013 1921) forcing\nIreland to import the crop from Russia. After the war in Ireland stabilized,\nuniversities progressed in hemp research, focusing primarily on hemp seed oil\nand its benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ireland\nre-introduced hemp cultivation in the 1990s when the European Union provided\nsubsidies to hemp farmers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Today, the\ncultivation of hemp varieties with less than 0.2% is permitted, while\nrecreational cannabis (marijuana) is completely prohibited. Medical use, on the\nother hand, is granted on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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