Want to Travel with CBD Products? Keep This Points in Mind

Have you been thinking of traveling with your CBD products but are afraid of getting in trouble with the authorities? Below are some tips that may guide you if you want to travel with CBD products.

CBD products can be useful when traveling. Nevertheless, it's important to know that there are rules when traveling with CBD products. Fortunately, due to the 2018 Farm Bill, CBD products with 0.3% THC content are legal in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still trying to determine CBD's legality as an ingredient for food, cosmetics, and dietary supplements. However, ingredients derived from industrial hemp are legal. In certain scenarios, it is legal to travel with CBD though it depends on the rules and regulations of your state and the destination. Below are some points to remember when traveling with CBD products.

Research the Rules and Regulations of Your Destination

Angel et al. (2016) suggested that if you wish to travel with CBD products, understand the rules its regulations. With enough research, you will know how and where you can bring your CBD products. Some countries have legalized CBD, but others have very strict laws for the use and sale of CBD. To avoid problems with the authorities, take your time to read and understand their regulations.

Always Carry Your Documentation

There are two main primary reasons why one would carry CBD while traveling: For medicinal purposes and recreational use. Therefore, you ought to be prepared with documentation of your CBD products. It is important to keep your doctor's prescription if you want to carry CBD products for medicinal purposes. You can also carry a medical certificate. These documents are enough to get you through security checkpoints without difficulties. Officials might need explanations as long as you're traveling with a CBD product, so it's vital to bring every product's documentation to help you justify why you need to travel with it.

Carry the Allowed Dosage

According to McGregor et al. (2020), this is important to keep in mind, especially when traveling within the U.S. In most states, one can carry a dosage enough to last for a month, which is about 150gms.

You might encounter problems while getting security checks if you bring lots of CBD products. Therefore, don't pack more than what is allowed. To avoid getting your products confiscated, stick to the allowed quantity. You can order online after reaching your destination if you require more supplies.

Carry the CBD Product's Certificate of Analysis

While traveling with CBD products, one thing to keep in mind is that their quality levels differ. Most low-quality CBD products have inaccurate amounts of cannabinoids. Therefore, it is likely that the products may have more THC than the one indicated on the label, which may be considered illegal by officials. Keenly review the ingredients of your CBD products and ensure they contain 0.3% THC, especially when you plan on traveling with them. After verifying your CBD products, ensure you carry the COA so that officials can confirm it is legal.

Pack the CBD Products Properly

Mazzetti et al. (2020) revealed precise travel requirements for liquid and CBD products like lotions and oils. One can travel with a quart-sized bag of creams, liquids, gels, and pastes. Additionally, hiding CBD products from other liquids is a bad idea. Instead, put them in a clear plastic bag with other liquid products. Furthermore, things won't look suspicious, and you'll avoid unnecessary altercations with the officials.

Don't Argue with the Authorities

One can easily argue with the authorities when they inquire about the legality of traveling with CBD products. Arguing with them won't help; hear them out first, explain your side, and settle on common ground. When the authorities push you too hard without giving you any ground, give up your products to avoid further problems because you may face serious charges.

Make Sure Your CBD Products Are Farm Bill Compliant

Mead (2019) explained that for CBD products to be termed legal, they should be extracted from the hemp plant because hemp does not contain THC. If the primary ingredient of CBD products has more than 0.3% THC, it will be classified as marijuana. Based on the 2018 Farm Bill, growing hemp is legal on a federal level even though it's highly regulated. Therefore, check whether CBD products are made by companies that comply with the 2018 Farm Bill.

Know What is in the CBD Product

Considering that CBD products are only legal if they contain no more than 0.3% THC, find out what is included in its formulation. Research the ingredients used to make CBD products and confirm if they are allowed in your destination. This way, you will ensure CBD Products are legal and safe for overall health.

Why Travel with CBD Products?

The following are benefits of traveling with CBD products:

• Pain Relief- Ghosh & Berger (2014) showed that CBD products might be very useful when you suffer from chronic pain when traveling because CBD has pain-targeting properties, relieving and enabling you to travel in peace.
• Anxiety Relief- Most people have aerophobia. If you are one of them, Blessing et al. (2015) recommended that CBD products may be helpful on your travels because CBD is a potential treatment for anxiety, so it may calm your nerves when you are stressed out.
• Clear Skin- Anxiety and stress while traveling may cause an acne breakout. Acne is caused by inflammation and excess sebum production. Baral et al. (2020) noted that CBD might help you deal with acne breakouts due to its anti-inflammatory effects. You can apply a CBD cream directly on your skin to avoid acne breakouts.
• Better Sleep- Sleeping in a car or plane is always a struggle. You might even get uncomfortable sleeping in a new environment. Once you carry CBD products with you, you can avoid such sleep-related problems since CBD is associated with helping people have better sleep.

Conclusion

With all the tips outlined in this article, it is possible to travel with CBD products. Nevertheless, it is important to be aware of the rules and regulations of the place you are traveling to, have all your documentation in place, avoid arguing with the authorities, ensure the CBD products are Farm-Bill compliant and check the contents of the CBD products. It can be very intimidating once you imagine all the things that could go wrong due to traveling with CBD products, but that shouldn't worry you because the article has provided the do's and don'ts.

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