Some tourists visiting Japan recently became unwell after consuming gummy candy that contained cannabis components. A few Japanese individuals even passed out and needed emergency care at a hospital. As a result, the Japanese government said that cannabis gummy will be banned as early as December 2. Gummies that contain the cannabis ingredient HHCH are classified as controlled substances, meaning that it is against the law to possess, consume, or distribute them. It is advised against purchasing or consuming them when visiting Japan.
According to the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration, Taiwan has not yet authorized any medications containing cannabidiol (CBD), particularly the cannabis synthetic HHCH (tetrahydrocannabinol), which is a derivative of the secondary drug THC. Although it is categorized as a medicine or prohibited substance, its safety as an additive in food won't be determined until further research is done.
MOFA warns that Japanese cannabis-like gummies are classified as banned, Do not buy them when traveling to avoid breaking the law.Photo reproduced from the industry official website
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs claims that an Osaka-based food manufacturer produces the cannabis candy that have been making an appearance lately. The items they offer, they claim, are legal, but there are signs that warn under-18s are not allowed to consume them. On the other hand, recent events have occurred in Osaka and Tokyo. The body will have unpleasant symptoms after consuming the gummies, including nausea, seizures, and tiredness. It could even be sent to the emergency department in extreme circumstances. Therefore, in order to protect their own health, Taiwanese visitors are warned not to purchase or consume candies and meals containing HHCH when visiting Japan in the near future.
