To legally grow hemp for CBD production in France and across Europe, farmers must use seeds registered in the EU common catalogue of plant varieties. This ensures compliance with strict European regulations, particularly limiting THC content to below 0.3%. Hemp seeds imported from countries like the USA or Canada, even if they claim to produce higher levels of CBD, are illegal to plant in Europe.

You may have seen CBD oils on the market with very high CBD concentrations – sometimes 20%, 30%, or even more. However, it’s important to understand how these high percentages are achieved. These products are typically made by isolating the CBD molecule through chemical extraction (producing CBD isolate), which is then blended with a carrier oil to create an oil with an artificially high CBD percentage. During this process, many cannabinoids and terpenes are lost, so the efficacy changes.

This process of isolating CBD involves chemical manipulation, making it impossible for these high-percentage CBD oils to meet the standards for organic certification. Organic certification guarantees that the product is made naturally, without synthetic chemicals or over-processing.

In contrast, Connolly & McKenna’s CBD oil is a full-spectrum oil that retains all the beneficial cannabinoids, terpenes, and plant compounds naturally found in hemp. These compounds work together in what’s called the “entourage effect”, enhancing the therapeutic benefits of the oil. This natural, minimally processed approach is what allows us to certify our oil as organic.

While our oil may not have artificially inflated CBD percentages, its premium quality, organic certification, and full-spectrum composition justify the price. Choosing Connolly & McKenna’s CBD oil means opting for a truly natural product, free from chemical manipulation, and designed to deliver all the benefits that hemp has to offer.

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