Watchdogs are set to ban High Street CBD ‘cannabis’ oil for up to 18 months as experts probe whether it has any real health benefits

• The CDB oil is derived from cannabis but does not contain ‘active’ THC drug
• The oil is promoted as a cure for anxiety, insomnia and joint and muscle pain
• The Food Standards Agency says it counts as a ‘novel food’ and needs approval
• So Trading Standards will be instructed to pull items from shops for 18 months