By Luke Sumpter

A total of 29 states have implemented medical marijuana in the US, and this includes the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. However, federal regulations still classify cannabis as a Schedule I illicit drug, which means that there remains a myriad of restrictions surrounding the use of the plant. In Europe, cannabis laws vary from one country to another, but the most lenient ones are the Netherlands, Spain, and Germany, to name a few.

One of the issues cannabis users face in light of these federal laws is having cannabis in their possession while on a plane. While it may be understandable for actual buds to raise suspicion, many wonder where non-psychotropic CBD oil autumns when it comes to restrictions on cannabis. In this article, we delve deeper into transporting CBD onto a plane, and offer some information you must know if you plan on doing so.


REASONS FOR FLYING WITH CBD

Before deciding on a whim to bring CBD with you on your air travels, it’s important to establish your reason for doing so. After all, having any form of cannabis on you could result in you receiving much more interrogation or attention than you want. Most people who fly with CBD do so in order to ensure they are never without their favourite CBD products.

CBD is a part of many people’s daily regimen. As such, many individuals may not want to relinquish this when travelling. Further still, others actually use CBD while flying, without the side effects of psychotropic substances.

Whatever your reason may be, it ideally must be “valid enough” for you to put yourself at risk of catching heat from law enforcement on the hunt for illicit substances. In this event, having a good reason to backup your decision can’t hurt.

REASONS FOR FLYING WITH CBD

FLYING IN THE US WITH CBD OIL

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), along with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognises non-psychoactive CBD products, so when it comes to travelling with CBD oil, it must have a THC content below 0.3% to be cleared. With that said, users are advised to purchase their merchandise exclusively from a reputable company with a Certificate of Analysis from a reliable laboratory that explicitly outlines the content of your product.

According to Transport Security Administration (TSA) regulations, they are required to report any suspected violations of law if they encounter one. In most cases, however, TSA agents usually let these issues slide, especially if the person in question has proof of being a medical cannabis patient on his or her possession.

To err on the side of caution, it would be safer to purchase products with no mention of THC whatsoever. Even if the THC content is below 0.3%, it can still help avoid attracting any unwanted attention.

FLYING INTERNATIONALLY WITH CBD OIL

In places like the US where many states now allow for medicinal and recreational CBD, you would think it would be easy to jet from one state to another with your cannabis on hand. This is not the case, unfortunately. Even if you’re flying from one legal state to another, for example, from Oregon to nearby California, you still are prohibited from bringing any psychoactive cannabis on board, and may even be penalised for certain CBD-rich products. International flights are even more complicated.

Since you will be crossing from one country to another, you can rightfully expect tighter security measures. Governments can easily get involved, which can put you in serious situations with the law. Some countries are more lax than others, with certain territories sustaining major prison sentences and even the death penalty for cannabis possession. So make your decision wisely.

This is why it is never advised to fly internationally with any potentially illegal substance, even if it is a non-psychoactive product such as CBD. You can do your due diligence and read up on international laws, but generally, it is not something worth getting in trouble for.

5 TIPS FOR FLYING WITH CBD OIL

Flying with CBD oil might seem like a simple process. However, carrying any type of cannabis-related product on board has the possibility of raising eyebrows.

Some locations are a lot more relaxed with CBD, whereas others might stop you for a search and questioning. Most European countries will let you straight through without an issue, whereas flying to countries such as Albania or Belarus with CBD could land you in serious trouble.

When flying with CBD, we recommend following these tips to make the process as easy and risk-free as possible.

  • ALWAYS DECLARE YOUR CBD OIL

Declaring your CBD oil at customs will help to minimise any suspicion and show that you’re acting honestly and openly. Flying to a legal country with CBD isn't against the law. However, declaring your products will help to side-step any potential issues further down the line. By acting openly, it will show to customs officers that you have nothing to hide.

  • ADHERE TO LIQUID REGULATIONS

Most countries have strict liquid regulations when flying, with medicines and baby foods being a common exception. In the UK, for example, passengers are limited to 100ml of fluid per container. Make sure your CBD bottles don’t exceed the regulated limit in the countries you are travelling between, as you’ll likely have them confiscated. Most CBD oils are sold in 10ml bottles, so this will rarely be an issue.

5 TIPS FOR FLYING WITH CBD OIL

  • INCLUDE ALL CBD OIL PACKAGING

Travelling through customs with an unmarked dropper bottle filled with liquid will most likely attract suspicion. Make sure you keep the labels on your bottles so customs officials have an idea of what they contain. Even more helpful, keep your CBD oil in any external packaging, such as a cardboard box, to make it even more obvious that you’re carrying a commercial and legal product.

  • STICK TO REPUTABLE CBD OIL BRANDS

At Royal Queen Seeds, we recommend only purchasing CBD oils from reputable companies that send their CBD extract off for independent testing. Not only do third-party-tested CBD oils guarantee the absence of contamination, but they also stay below legal thresholds of THC. Low-quality and unregulated oils sometimes contain THC that oversteps the legal limit. In some countries, this could land you in serious trouble.

Reputable companies provide customers with a certificate of analysis. Some display a PDF on their website, whereas others are happy to send a copy following customer enquiry. This document details the precise levels of cannabinoids and terpenes within a CBD product.

A certificate of analysis will enable you to display the exact constituents within the bottle, proving the legality of the product.

CONSIDER BUYING YOUR CBD OIL WHEN YOU LAND

If you’re unsure about the rules regarding flying with CBD oil, consider simply buying it when you get there. Do some research beforehand to see where you can buy some high-quality CBD oil in your destination country. This can save you time and stress in the process, allowing you to focus on the actual purpose of your trip.

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To ensure a safe online environment and guarantee adequate data protection, we strictly comply with all legal requirements. In this privacy statement, we provide information about how and for what purpose data is collected, safety measures, storage periods and contact details.


COMPANY NAME: SNORKEL SPAIN, SL (hereinafter ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS)

C/ Vilar d'Abdelà, 5 (nave 1) CP: 08170 de Montornès del Vallès

+34 937 379 846

support@royalqueenseeds.com


The present Privacy Policy sets out the terms on which we will treat personal data at ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS; this includes any personal data collected through our website https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/ as well as any other data we process in the course of our business activities.

ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS collects the following personal data for the purposes listed below:

SECTION 1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Account purchases

Account purchases can only be made if you are in possession of a personal account. When you create an account or purchase something from our shop, as part of the buying and selling process we collect the following personal information that you provide to us:

This information is required for delivery. In addition, when you browse our shop, we automatically receive the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer. Based on this information, we can optimise your online experience and at the same time protect our online environment.

Purpose of data collection

We collect and store account-related data for the following purposes:

(a) to carry out obligations arising from any contracts between you and us, and to provide you with information, products and services that you may request from us;

(b) to set up, manage and communicate with you about your account and your orders;

(c) to conduct market research and analysis;

(d) to confirm your age and identity, and to detect and prevent fraud.

1.2 Newsletters

With your explicit permission, we may send you newsletters about our shop, new products and other updates. We send newsletters based on your explicit consent. In the event that you purchase a product, and in accordance with current regulations, we may send you commercial communications in accordance with the legitimate interest of our company, always about products or services similar to those you have purchased or contracted. In any case, you may exercise your right of opposition through the channels announced in this Privacy Policy. The following information is collected in relation to the newsletter:

We do not need to know the sex of the person in order to send the newsletter (data minimisation: by law we must ask for data that is strictly necessary to provide the service, and in this case knowing the sex is not necessary to send the newsletter).

Purpose of data collection

The data collected is used to:

(a) personalise our emails, including your name and gender;

(b) provide gender-specific content.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the link provided in the newsletter or the contact information provided in section 2.

1.3 Customer service and contact form

In order to provide appropriate support, our customer service employees have access to information related to the account. Consequently, their support will be highly effective and friendly. The data provided in our contact form is used by our CRM provider, SuperOffice. We will only use your details to respond to your message.

SECTION 2 – LEGITIMATE INTEREST

If you have purchased any of our products, please note that we may process your personal data for promotional purposes, based on Royal Queen Seeds' legitimate interest only to offer you products or services from our company and about products or services similar to those you have purchased. You may exercise your right to opt out of future messages by the means set out in this Privacy Policy or through any notification you receive.

2.1 How do you withdraw consent?

If you change your mind, you can withdraw your consent for us to contact you for the purpose of collecting, using, or disclosing your data at any time by reaching out to us at: support@royalqueenseeds.com.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if we are required to do so by law or if you breach our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 – HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR DATA?

At Royal Queen Seeds, we will not retain your data for longer than is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. Different retention periods apply for different types of data; however, the longest period we will normally hold any personal data is 10 years.

4.1 Account information

Data relating to the account remains relevant for as long as the consumer is in possession of an account. Therefore, the data remains documented for as long as the account exists. When our customers delete an account, the associated data will be deleted within a reasonable period of time. Requests regarding the inspection or correction of stored personal data or the deletion of an account can be sent to support@royalqueenseeds.com.

4.2 Newsletters

In the event that you give us your consent to inform you about our products or services, we will keep your data until you express your wish not to receive any further communications from us. However, we regularly (every month) carry out a relevance check. Registered customers (and their personal information) will be deleted whenever customers do not reply to our request. In addition, our newsletter mailing has an opt-out feature. Consumers can withdraw their consent by using this opt-out feature.

SECTION 5 – COOKIES

Cookies are small information files that notify your computer of previous interactions with our website. These cookies are stored on your hard drive, not on our website. Essentially, when you use our website, your computer displays its cookies to us, informing our site that you have visited before. This allows our website to function more quickly and remember aspects related to your previous visits (such as your username), making your experience more convenient. At Royal Queen Seeds, we use two types of cookies: functional and analytical.

5.1 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies are used to enhance your online experience. Among other things, these cookies track what is added to your shopping cart. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

5.2 Analytical Cookies

Analytical cookies are used for research and market analysis. The data collected with these analytical cookies is anonymous, making it unusable for third parties. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

SECTION 5 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Third-party services are required to conduct transactions and provide our services. In general, the third-party providers we use will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to enable them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies regarding the information we must provide to them for your transactions.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these providers so that you can understand how these providers will handle your personal information.

In particular, certain suppliers may be located or have facilities located in a different jurisdiction than yours or ours. Therefore, if you choose to proceed with a transaction involving the services of a third party, your information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Service of our website.

Web analytics service (anonymous data)

On this website we have integrated an element of a web analytics service (with anonymisation functionality). Web analytics can be defined as the gathering, processing and analysis of data about the behaviour of visitors to websites. An analytics service collects, among other things, data about which website a person came from (the so-called referrer), which sub-pages they visited or how often and for how long they visited a sub-page. Web analytics is mainly used for website optimisation and for a cost–benefit analysis of internet advertising.

Courier service

To complete deliveries we use a courier service. This courier service carries out the delivery between our company and the consumer's home. To complete these logistics, the company requires access to the consumer's name and address information.

Mailing service

Royal Queen Seeds uses a third-party mail service provider to send its newsletter. This provider has access to limited account information related to opt-in consent (e.g. email address).

Marketing services

Royal Queen Seeds has the support of a company that specialises in marketing and communication activities. Their access to personal information is very limited and mostly anonymous.

Payment services

At Royal Queen Seeds we use external payment services to handle our transactions (e.g. credit card payments).

SECTION 6 – SECURITY

To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry standard best practices to ensure that it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored using AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional industry standards that are commonly accepted. Information related to the account is protected with a hashing method. This method transforms the information into a generated hash. As a result, confidential information is protected and invisible, even to us. In addition, our databases are exceptionally protected against unauthorised access. For example, access to the database is only possible and permitted via approved IP addresses (e.g. from Royal Queen Seeds headquarters). Other attempts and addresses are rejected at all times.

Furthermore, data is anonymised as much as possible, so it cannot be directly linked to a specific consumer. With this data, however, we may be able to carry out market research and analysis. In addition, the third parties concerned (e.g. mailing service) are examined prior to our collaboration, comply with the GDPR from the EU and receive a processing agreement. Within Royal Queen Seeds, employees are assigned different access permissions. Specific permission provides access only to information that is strictly required to perform a task. Digital security measures are subject to change and must meet high requirements to ensure the safety of online customers. That is why, at Royal Queen Seeds, we appoint a security officer. Regular verification and improvement of security measures (where necessary) are part of the role.

SECTION 7 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please check back regularly. Changes and clarifications will be effective immediately upon being published on the Website. If we make substantial changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated so you will know what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.

SECTION 8 – YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO: