Safety of Cannabis sativa L. extract as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283

The European Commission requested an opinion from the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA). This opinion concerns Cannabis sativa L. extract as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. The extract, referred to as a novel food (NF), contains 57% to 65% w/w cannabidiol (CBD). It also contains 9% to 17% w/w of other cannabinoids. The production of the extract involves processes such as supercritical CO2 extraction, winterisation, decarboxylation, purification, and high-vacuum distillation. It is intended for use as an ingredient in food supplements. The maximum daily intake is set at 30 mg.