CBD Legislation Serves Tennis’ Recovery
May 24, 2024
CBD Legislation Serves Tennis’ Recovery
As the clay courts of Roland-Garros prepare to host the 2024 French Open, the conversation isn't just about forehands and backhands. It's also about how athletes manage pain and recovery, spotlighting the nuanced debate around CBD usage in sports like tennis. In 2023, France took a significant step to keep its CBD market thriving amidst global regulatory disparities, setting a precedent for how athletes can leverage CBD to help treat conditions like tennis elbow, a common ailment in the sport.
CBD in the Spotlight at Roland-Garros
With the French Open drawing elite tennis players to Paris, the focus intensifies on skill, recovery, and wellness strategies. France's proactive approach in 2023 to classify CBD products as food supplements—pending EU's food safety authorization—has kept the €300 million market buoyant. This legislative agility underscores France's commitment to balancing regulatory oversight with consumer and athlete access to CBD products.
Navigating the Global CBD Maze
The French legislation's nuanced approach offers them a beacon of hope, emphasizing the importance of safe, tested CBD products. As athletes traverse international competitions, they face a labyrinth of CBD regulations. France's temporary rules, aligning with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), ensure products contain minimal THC levels, offering a safe harbor in the murky waters of global CBD policies. This careful regulation protects athletes from inadvertently consuming banned substances, allowing them to focus on their game.
BSCG: A Seal of Trust in the CBD Arena
With CBD's benefits entwined with regulatory challenges, the role of third-party certification is paramount. A lack of regulations means that CBD product quality can vary widely. Third-party certified products offer a solution by testing for banned substances in sports or other quality parameters. The BSCG Certified CBD program ensures product quality by testing every batch for CBD claims, THC limits, and more than 500 banned substances with surveillance screening for environmental contaminants. By ensuring CBD products are free from prohibited substances, BSCG certification aligns with France's forward-thinking stance, offering a layer of trust and safety in the rapidly evolving CBD landscape. The clay courts may determine tennis champions, but initiatives like this champion the cause of athlete health, setting the stage for a future where sports and science rally for the greater good.
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