Legal Compliance
Last Updated: September 2026
Altum Naturals Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales under company number 16524868, with its registered office at 71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom (“Altum”, “we”, “us” or “our”), is committed to responsible product sourcing, transparent information and maintaining appropriate standards across the products we offer.
CBD is a regulated and evolving product category in the United Kingdom. Different requirements may apply depending on the type of product, its ingredients, intended use and how it is marketed.
We therefore assess compliance according to the relevant product category rather than treating all CBD products in the same way.
1. Our Approach to Compliance
At Altum Naturals Ltd, product quality, transparency and responsible marketing are central to how we operate.
Our approach includes:
- Reviewing applicable UK requirements for the products we offer
- Working with established manufacturers and suppliers
- Maintaining product and batch documentation where applicable
- Using independent laboratory testing where appropriate
- Providing clear product and ingredient information
- Avoiding unauthorised medicinal claims
- Reviewing regulatory developments that may affect our products
- Updating our products, information or practices where necessary
Regulations and official guidance can change over time, and we may update our products, formulations, labels or website information in response to regulatory developments.
2. CBD Regulation in the UK
CBD itself is not treated in exactly the same way across every product category.
The regulatory requirements applying to a CBD product can depend on factors including:
- Product type
- Ingredients
- Intended use
- Method of consumption
- Cannabinoid composition
- Marketing and product claims
- Whether the product falls within food, cosmetic, vaping, medicinal or other regulatory frameworks
For this reason, we do not assume that a single set of requirements applies to every CBD product sold by Altum Naturals Ltd.
3. Controlled Cannabinoids & THC
CBD is distinct from THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the principal intoxicating cannabinoid associated with cannabis.
However, certain cannabinoids are controlled substances under UK law, and products containing CBD extracts may therefore require careful consideration of their cannabinoid composition.
Where relevant to a product, we use formulation controls, supplier documentation and/or laboratory analysis to assess cannabinoid content.
We do not market our CBD products as producing an intoxicating effect.
Because UK controlled-drug rules are more complex than simply applying a universal percentage of THC to every CBD product, we avoid describing UK compliance as a single “legal THC percentage” applicable to all products.
4. CBD Food & Food Supplement Products
Certain orally consumed CBD products may fall within UK food law and the regulatory framework for novel foods.
CBD extracts and isolates used in foods are considered novel foods and, where applicable, require the appropriate regulatory status before being placed on the market. The Food Standards Agency maintains information and registers relating to CBD products and novel-food applications in England and Wales.
Where Altum Naturals Ltd offers a CBD product that falls within the scope of food or food-supplement regulation, we take the applicable regulatory requirements into account when deciding whether and how that product can be offered.
The regulatory status of one CBD product should not be assumed to apply automatically to another product, formulation or brand.
5. CBD E-Liquids & Other Product Categories
Not every CBD product is a food supplement.
For example, CBD e-liquids and other non-food products may fall under different regulatory requirements depending on their composition, intended use and presentation.
We assess these products according to the regulatory requirements applicable to their particular category.
Product descriptions on our website are intended to make the nature and intended use of each product clear.
Customers should always read the product label, ingredients, instructions and any accompanying information before use.
6. No Medicinal Claims
Unless a product has been appropriately authorised as a medicine, we do not market it as being capable of diagnosing, treating, preventing or curing a disease or medical condition.
Information provided on cbdaltum.com, including our product pages, Journal, guides, FAQs and educational material, is intended to provide general product and educational information.
It is not medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
UK advertising rules place significant restrictions on medicinal and health claims for CBD products.
7. Independent Laboratory Testing
Independent laboratory testing is an important part of our approach to product transparency.
Depending on the product and the testing undertaken, laboratory analysis may assess matters such as:
- CBD concentration
- Cannabinoid profile
- THC or other controlled cannabinoid content
- Product potency
- Purity
- Product consistency
Where additional testing is performed, this may also include analysis for substances such as:
- Heavy metals
- Residual solvents
- Pesticides
- Microbiological contaminants
The exact tests performed can vary by product and Certificate of Analysis (COA).
We therefore encourage customers to review the relevant laboratory report rather than assuming that every product has undergone exactly the same testing panel.
8. Certificates of Analysis
A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a laboratory report showing the results of tests performed on a product or sample.
Where available, we provide access to relevant COAs so customers can look beyond the information printed on the front of a product.
A COA may provide information such as:
- Measured CBD content
- Cannabinoid profile
- Detected levels of relevant cannabinoids
- Batch or sample information
- Date of analysis
- Laboratory information
- Additional test results where performed
We believe customers should be able to see the evidence behind objective product specifications wherever appropriate.
Laboratory results relate to the sample or batch tested and should be read together with the relevant product information.
9. Product Labelling
We aim to provide clear and accurate information about our products.
Depending on the product category, packaging and product information may include:
- Product name
- CBD content
- Net quantity
- Ingredient information
- Usage instructions
- Warnings or precautions
- Batch information
- Storage information
- Business or manufacturer information where required
Labelling requirements vary between product categories, and information is provided according to the requirements applicable to the particular product.
10. Advertising & Marketing
We aim for our advertising and marketing to be clear, responsible and capable of substantiation.
We do not intend to:
- Present non-medicinal CBD products as medicines
- Claim that CBD can diagnose, treat, prevent or cure disease
- Make unsupported claims about product performance
- Misrepresent laboratory testing or regulatory status
- Mislead customers about product ingredients or CBD content
The UK's advertising rules significantly restrict health and medicinal claims for CBD products. In particular, medicinal claims require the appropriate regulatory status, and food-related CBD health claims are subject to specific rules.
Customer testimonials or reviews do not override these requirements. Where reviews appear on our website, we may moderate content where necessary to avoid displaying unlawful or inappropriate product claims.
11. Product Quality & Manufacturing
Altum Naturals Ltd may work with third-party manufacturers, formulators, laboratories and suppliers in producing or sourcing our products.
We expect relevant suppliers and manufacturing partners to maintain appropriate standards for the products and services they provide.
Depending on the product, our quality approach may include:
- Supplier documentation
- Ingredient specifications
- Batch identification
- Product testing
- Certificates of Analysis
- Manufacturing records
- Product traceability information
The exact requirements may differ according to the product category and applicable regulatory framework.
12. CBD & Drug Testing
Customers who are subject to workplace, professional, sporting, military or other drug testing should be aware that the use of CBD products may carry a risk of a positive drug-test result where trace amounts of controlled cannabinoids are present.
This can be relevant even where a product is not intended to produce intoxicating effects.
Terms such as “THC-free” should not be interpreted as a guarantee that using a product cannot result in a positive drug test.
If drug testing is relevant to your employment, sport or other circumstances, you should consider this before using CBD products and seek appropriate professional guidance where necessary.
13. Age Restrictions
Our CBD products are intended for adults aged 18 years and over.
By purchasing an age-restricted product from cbdaltum.com, you confirm that you meet the applicable age requirements.
We reserve the right to use reasonable age-verification measures and to refuse or cancel an order where age requirements cannot be satisfactorily verified.
14. International Orders
CBD regulation varies considerably between countries and territories.
A product that may be available for sale in the United Kingdom may be subject to different requirements, restrictions or prohibitions elsewhere.
Where international delivery is offered, customers are responsible for checking whether the relevant product may lawfully be:
- Purchased
- Imported
- Possessed
- Received
- Used
in the destination country or territory.
We may restrict or refuse delivery to destinations where we believe regulatory, customs or other restrictions may apply.
The availability of international shipping at checkout should not, by itself, be interpreted as confirmation that a particular product is legally permitted in the destination country.
15. Returns & Refunds
Eligible products may be returned in accordance with our Returns & Refunds Policy and applicable UK consumer law.
Certain sealed products may be subject to restrictions on returns after opening or unsealing where an applicable health protection or hygiene exception applies.
This does not affect your statutory rights where a product is faulty, damaged, misdescribed or otherwise does not conform to the contract.
Please refer to our Returns & Refunds Policy for full information.
16. Regulatory Information Changes
CBD regulation continues to develop.
Guidance, legislation, enforcement approaches and product requirements may change after information has been published on our website.
We therefore review our compliance information periodically and may update this page, product information, formulations, labels or availability where appropriate.
Nothing on this page should be interpreted as independent legal, medical or regulatory advice.
17. Our Commitment to Transparency
We believe CBD customers should be able to understand what they are purchasing.
Our aim is to provide clear information about:
- What our products contain
- Their stated CBD content
- Relevant ingredients
- How they are intended to be used
- Laboratory testing where applicable
- Certificates of Analysis where available
- Important product warnings and information
We would rather provide customers with information they can examine for themselves than simply ask them to take our claims on trust.
18. Contact Us
For questions relating to product information, laboratory reports, compliance documentation or other regulatory matters, please contact:
Altum Naturals Ltd
Company No: 16524868
Registered in England and Wales
Registered Office:
71–75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom
Email: support@cbdaltum.com
Website: cbdaltum.com
You may contact us regarding:
- Product information
- Certificates of Analysis
- Batch testing information
- Cannabinoid specifications
- Product documentation
- Regulatory enquiries
- International shipping enquiries
Quality. Transparency. Responsibility.
At Altum Naturals Ltd, compliance is not about putting a blanket “UK compliant” statement on every product.
It means understanding that different products have different requirements, providing customers with clear information, supporting objective claims with appropriate evidence, and reviewing our responsibilities as regulations develop.
That is the standard we aim to maintain.
