Cyprus authorities warn of dangerous new cannabinoids in CBD products

On November 4, 2026, the Cyprus National Addictions Authority (NAAC) issued a public warning regarding the discovery of hazardous new cannabinoids found in products sold at a local shop specializing in CBD and related items. This finding was the result of a coordinated inspection involving the Cyprus Police, Pharmaceutical Services, and Health Services.

The investigation led to the seizure of various items, including herbal products, cigarettes containing plant material, and e-cigarette liquids. Laboratory testing confirmed the presence of multiple new, insufficiently studied cannabinoids, with one specific e-cigarette liquid found to contain a mixture of six different substances. Authorities emphasized that these compounds can trigger severe health reactions, including rapid heartbeat, intense drowsiness, confusion, anxiety, panic attacks, and in extreme cases, poisoning or psychotic episodes.

The NAAC warned the public that products sold in retail shops are not guaranteed to be safe simply based on their appearance, name, or scent. The authority stressed that many of these psychoactive substances lack proper human testing, and the specific effects of the identified mixture remain largely unknown. Consumers are cautioned against assuming that products labeled as low-risk or CBD-based are devoid of potent, unregulated synthetic cannabinoids.