cbdMD Achieves Key Milestone in UK Novel Food Regulatory Approval

FSA Publishes Safety Assessment for cbdMD's Proprietary CBD Ingredient

Charlotte, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - April 7, 2025) - cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE:YCBD) (NYSE:YCBDPA), a leader in premium hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products, proudly announces that its Novel Food dossier (RP793) has advanced to the last phase of regulatory assessment with the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA), nearing final approval. This milestone not only underscores cbdMD's commitment to safety, quality, and scientific excellence but also reflects its position as a trusted brand in the growing CBD market, offering consumers confidence in purchasing compliant and rigorously tested products.

cbdMD initiated this process in March 2021, with the submission of a comprehensive dossier detailing the ingredient's identity, quality, stability, hemp sourcing, extraction controls, labeling, testing requirements, usage instructions, and extensive safety data. In February 2022, cbdMD became the first U.S. brand to receive dossier validation. Since then, cbdMD has worked closely with the FSA, actively addressing inquiries to expedite the regulatory review process.

FSA's Safety Assessment: A Critical Step Toward Approval

On February 28, 2025, the FSA published its safety assessment for cbdMD's proprietary and patent-pending CBD isolate (RP793), a high-purity CBD ingredient (>97%) with trace supporting minor cannabinoids intended for food supplements. The assessment, publicly available on the FSA website (https://science.food.gov.uk/article/129715-safety-assessment-on-the-safety-of-cannabidiol-cbd-isolate-as-a-novel-food-for-use-in-food-supplements-rp793), confirms cbdMD's ingredient meets UK food safety standards and has now progressed to the final Risk Assessment stage before full authorization as a Novel Food.

Key Findings from the Scientific Evaluation:

• Purity & Compliance - The CBD isolate is free from contaminants and controlled cannabinoids such as THC, ensuring compliance with UK food safety regulations.
• Safe Consumption Levels - The FSA's review supports cbdMD's data on safe intake levels for the general adult population.
• Toxicological Safety - Rigorous studies confirm the ingredient's safety when consumed as directed.
• Regulatory Approval Pathway - Products incorporating cbdMD's CBD isolate align with the UK's strict novel food criteria, ensuring their legal status in the regulated market.

Ensuring Consumer and Industry Compliance

The FSA advises consumers to purchase only CBD products compliant with novel food regulations and listed on the public register. Businesses marketing CBD food supplements must ensure regulatory approval to remain on the market. cbdMD is proud to be among the legally authorized companies currently supplying CBD products in the UK, and will soon be one of only a few companies with an approved Novel Food ingredient, offering consumers a safe, trusted, and high-quality option for their wellness needs. The milestone of being published and moved to the final phase of assessment reinforces cbdMD's leadership in the CBD industry and is expected to drive increased consumer awareness and sales, as customers increasingly seek compliant and well-regulated products.

"This milestone reaffirms our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality CBD products worldwide," said Ronan Kennedy, CEO of cbdMD. "The FSA provided us with a clear framework to validate our products' safety. The UK is estimated to be a £800 million industry this year. We are excited about our progress and believe the leaders in obtaining an FSA will benefit from the regulatory clarity, and we anticipate greater consumer confidence, leading to expanded market share."

As demand for regulated CBD products continues to rise, cbdMD remains at the forefront, providing consumers with safe and effective choices backed by rigorous scientific research.

About cbdMD, Inc.

cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE:YCBD) (NYSE:YCBDPA) is one of the leading and most highly trusted and most recognized cannabidiol (CBD) brands with a comprehensive line of U.S. produced, THC-free¹ CBD products, and an array of Farm Act compliant Delta 9 products. Our Paw CBD brand of pet products includes veterinarian-formulated products, our ATRx brand features functional mushroom products and our Herbal Oasis brand is a fast-growing hemp-derived THC beverage. To learn more about cbdMD and our comprehensive line of U.S. grown, THC-free¹ CBD and Full Spectrum products as well as our other brands, please visit www.cbdmd.com, www.pawcbd.com, ATRxlabs.com, or Herbaloasis.com, follow cbdMD on Instagram and Facebook, or visit one of the thousands of retail outlets that carry cbdMD's products.

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¹ THC-free is defined as below the level of detection using validated scientific analytical methods.

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