Shopkeeper challenges ban on products with trace amount of cannabis derivative THC

She argues the absolute ban on THC fails to take account of up-to-date research done on such items, and impacts on EU trading rights

Her business sells hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) products, including CBD oils, CBD tea and coffee, vapes and a range of other products. Some of the products her business offered for sale contained less than 0.2% of THC. File photo

A businesswoman whose company sells products made from hemp and cannabis has brought a High Court challenge alleging that parts of Ireland's anti-illegal drugs laws conflict with EU regulations on the free movement of goods.

The action has been brought by Denise Lynch who since April 2021 operates a business known as 'D Hemp Shop' at Market Street, Cootehill, Co. Cavan, and a related online shop. Those premises were raided by the authorities last September, and several products were seized.