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What the products are — without the hype

Australia and New Zealand regulate what a food can say. These guides stay inside that line and explain the science, the ingredients and the rules.

  • What is beta-caryophyllene (BCP)?

    Beta-caryophyllene is the terpene in black pepper, clove and copaiba that binds the CB2 receptor. What it is, where it comes from, and what Cannanda puts in a bottle.

    5 min read

  • CB2 oil vs CBD oil: what is the difference?

    CB2 oil and CBD oil are not the same thing. One is a food-grade terpene blend, the other a cannabinoid sold as a medicine in Australia and New Zealand.

    4 min read

  • Is CB2 oil legal in Australia?

    Yes. Cannanda CB2 oil is a hemp seed oil with a food-grade terpene blend, sold in Australia as a food, without a prescription. Here is why.

    3 min read

  • Is CB2 oil legal in New Zealand?

    Cannanda CB2 hemp seed oil is a food under New Zealand law and is sold without a prescription. What the rules say, how it clears the border, and what it is not.

    4 min read

  • How to choose a CB2 oil (and spot a copy)

    Several Australian and New Zealand brands now sell something called CB2 oil. Five things to check before you buy: BCP content, carrier, testing, origin and the name on the label.

    5 min read

A bottle of CB2 Wellness packed in a suitcase