Cannabis contains more than 100 active substances, so-called cannabinoids. Cannabidiol - CBD, for short – is one of them. In contrast to THC, the psychoactive main active substance of cannabis, CBD is not psychoactive and therefore does not cause intoxication. While THC – short for Δ-tetrahydrocannabinol – still falls under the Narcotic Drugs Act in many countries CBD is commercially available as an oil, a solid or an e-liquid, as well as in food products. It is marketed medically, mostly over the counter, for its anti-convulsant, anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic, and anti-nausea properties. Distinguishing between THC- and CBD-containing hemp is therefore, most importantly, a question of legality. This is relevant in two areas, for the following reasons: