Hemp can now be used in food in Australia

Hemp has long been used for clothing, ropes and food in many countries. Some types are also used as a drug.
It is also used medicinally for pain relief in those with long term or terminal illnesses, it also has other properties which help those with some medical conditions. This medical Marijuana has very low THC and is now slowly being accepted legally across the world and is grown for that specific purpose.
After much work by the Hemp Industry, this crop is now going to also be allowed to be grown commercially for use in food.
The Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation has just approved the sale of low THC hemp as food.
NSW Minister for Primary Industries, Niall Blair said; “This is exciting news for the existing hemp industry which will now continue to thrive, producing a healthy and sustainable product for consumers. Low THC hemp is a healthy choice for consumers, containing a near perfect ratio of Omega 3 and Omega 6 and high levels of protein.”
The Food Standards Code will be amended to include the allowance for Low THC Hemp in foods but will set strict requirements on the levels of THC and cannabidiol (CBD).
Marketing of foods with low THC hemp foods will have to be done according to strict guidelines to prevent any psychoactive or therapeutic effects being promoted.