Travel interferes with your sleep, upsets your usual routines and can even affect your nerves – precisely when a large number of people turn to CBD. The positive point is that taking it with you is usually easy to do. The less obvious aspect is that the regulations vary according to the place you're going, and a bit of advance preparation can greatly reduce the stress you'll experience at the airport or the border.
Flying within the United States
Hemp oil containing no more than 0.3 per cent THC is legally recognised at the federal level, a point which is itself acknowledged by the TSA. Although their inspections are directed at security threats and not at drugs, if an officer comes across an item that seems to break the law they can pass it on to local police. In reality, as long as hemp products are properly labelled they are seldom a problem, though nobody can guarantee how any particular inspection will turn out. Liquids must comply with the standard carry-on restrictions; any tincture that exceeds 3.4 ounces has to be placed in checked luggage and all items in your carry-on should be able to fit into your quart-sized bag. Gummies, capsules and roll-ons are easier to pack and do not have this issue.Road trips and state lines
It is when driving from one state to another that people are most likely to encounter difficulties, since the laws concerning hemp products differ from state to state. A number of states limit particular forms, for example smokable hemp or edibles, and others have their own maximum THC levels. You should check the regulations for each state that you will be passing through and keep your product in its original packaging, not in a bag. It's also important to remember that CBD should not be taken before driving if it has a drowsy effect on you. Make sure you know how the product affects you at home before using it while driving.International travel
This section certainly warrants careful attention. Different countries have different attitudes towards CBD. In some places it is permitted under certain conditions, in others it is only allowed with a prescription, and in a few it is regarded as a controlled substance whenever it is derived from cannabis—even if only in trace amounts—carrying with it severe penalties. A product that is entirely legal in your own home state may cause real problems at a foreign border, and lack of knowledge of the local regulations will not be accepted as a valid defence. Before you pack, make sure to check the official government advice for your destination as well as for any country you will be connecting through. If the rules are unclear then don't take them with you because the risk involved is not worth it.How to pack it properly
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Leave the original packaging unchanged and make sure that the label and batch number are visible.
Take with you the certificate of analysis (COA) for the particular batch that you are using, whether it is printed out or stored on your phone, and make sure it shows the THC content. The guide we provide on how to read a COA tells you what to look out for.
- Select formats that are convenient for travel. Capsules, gummies, and roll-ons are more convenient than liquids. Our CBD Roll-On Gel is compact and won't spill, and our Sleep Gummies are easy to take with you in your carry-on bag. Put it in your carry-on if you can, so that it stays with you and doesn't undergo temperature changes in the hold. Take only what you actually need with you, not a complete supply.