Gyeonggi Institute: "Hemp Products and Imported Gummies Safe from Cannabis and Narcotic Substances"

The Gyeonggi Provincial Institute of Health and Environment analyzed a total of 43 hemp-derived products and imported snacks to determine the presence of cannabis and narcotic substances. The results confirmed that all products met domestic food safety standards as of May 19, 2026.

Hemp-derived products refer to various items made from fibers, seeds, and extracts (such as CBD) obtained from industrial hemp.

Last month, the Gyeonggi Provincial Institute of Health and Environment conducted customized collection and testing by different distribution channels, both online and offline, to alleviate consumer concerns about products distributed through imported food stores and to enhance the safety and reliability of distributed foods.

From online shopping malls, the institute collected 15 cases of cannabis seeds and hemp seed oil that were either domestically produced or imported and distributed in the market. Offline, the institute collected 28 cases, primarily focusing on imported gummies popular among children and adolescents, from specialized overseas snack stores, department stores, and convenience stores.

There is a possibility that hallucinogenic components may remain in the final product if the cannabis husk, which contains such substances, is not completely removed during the manufacturing process of cannabis seeds and hemp seed oil.

Gyeonggi Provincial Institute of Health and Environment collected hemp-derived products and imported snacks to test for the presence of cannabis and narcotic substances.

Accordingly, the Food Sanitation Act sets standards for the content of psychoactive substances such as THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) to regulate these products. All 15 hemp-derived products collected from online shopping malls were found to be within the permitted domestic limits.

For the 28 imported gummies, which included products manufactured in countries where cannabis use is legal, such as Germany, the institute also tested for five major illegal narcotic substances in addition to cannabis components: methamphetamine, amphetamine, cocaine, MDMA, and LSD. The tests found that none of the products contained cannabis or narcotic substances.

Lee Myoungjin, Director of the Gyeonggi Provincial Institute of Health and Environment, stated, "There have been cases in the past where hemp products with excessive THC content were distributed domestically, causing controversy. However, in this inspection, all products were confirmed to be within the standards. We will continue to monitor widely consumed foods in line with changing consumption trends to minimize blind spots in food safety."

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