Authorities plan to intensify actions against sweets laced with excessive amounts of THC
The Thai government has launched a nationwide crackdown on shop owners selling cannabis-laced sweets and food products with THC levels above the legal threshold. This move comes in response to growing concerns about the potential health risks associated with such products, particularly for children and young people.
The Ministry of Public Health, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and provincial public health offices are working together to conduct inspections across the country. The Public Health Ministry has also sought assistance from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau and the Office of the Narcotics Control Board for these inspections.
Shop owners found selling products with THC above the legal limit face severe penalties. According to the announcement, offenders can be fined a maximum of 20,000 baht, sentenced to up to two years in prison, or both for the first offence. For violations involving unapproved cannabis use or mislabelling, penalties can reach up to 30,000 baht or a prison sentence of up to three years, or both.
The Thai government is taking these measures to ensure compliance with laws regulating cannabis-infused foods and to protect the public, especially children and young people, from potential health risks associated with high-THC products.
The government's crackdown on cannabis-infused sweets is part of a broader effort to regulate the use of cannabis in food and drink. As the legal status of cannabis continues to evolve in Thailand, the government is working to establish clear guidelines for its use in food products to ensure consumer safety and protect public health.
[1] Government of Thailand announcement on cannabis-infused food and drink regulations [2] Ministry of Public Health press release on cannabis-infused food and drink inspections [3] Food and Drug Administration statement on cannabis-infused food and drink regulations [4] Office of the Narcotics Control Board press release on cannabis-infused food and drink inspections
- The government's announcement on cannabis-infused food and drink regulations emphasizes the need for shop owners to comply with laws regulating THC levels in such products, as part of a broader effort to prioritize health-and-wellness and protect the public, particularly children and young people.
- In response to the rising concerns about the potential health risks of THC-laced products, the Ministry of Public Health is collaborating with the Food and Drug Administration, provincial public health offices, the Narcotics Suppression Bureau, and the Office of the Narcotics Control Board to conduct nationwide inspections of shop owners selling cannabis-infused sweets and food.
- As the legal status of cannabis in food continues to evolve, the Thai government is focusing on creating guidelines for its use in food products to ensure consumer safety and adherence to nutritional standards, aligning with the principles of science and therapies-and-treatments.
- The government's crackdown on cannabis-infused sweets and food, as well as the announced penalties for non-compliance, show a commitment to addressing the intersection of culture, politics, and health, advocating for the responsible use of cannabis and the protection of its citizens from potential health risks.
