Are CBD Drinks Halal in the UK? Alcohol, Ingredients & Certs
CBD drinks are everywhere now. Perhaps you’re Muslim and have wondered: are they halal or not? When you pick up a can, what should you check, alcohol % in flavouring, extraction agents, THC traces, certification?
We’re here to give you a clear answer, an ingredients checklist, what “0.0% vs 0.5%” means, and where Little Rick stands (lab tests, transparency, halal friendliness).
Quick Answer - Are CBD Drinks Halal? Is Little Rick Halal?
Yes, in many cases, CBD drinks can be halal if made properly.
Key points are:
- The drink must contain no intoxicating alcohol, no haram additives (like non-halal gelatine or questionable colourants), and THC must be non-intoxicating or absent.
- Some flavourings or processing aids use tiny amounts of ethanol; scholars differ on whether that’s permissible.
- Always check labels, any ethanol or ABV statement, and whether there is a halal certification.
Our CBD drinks use 32mg full-spectrum CBD, lab-tested, with natural flavours. We use no haram additives. We believe our formulation is halal.
What Makes a Drink Halal or Not?
To understand whether a CBD drink is halal, we consider Islamic law principles: no khamr (intoxicants), no haram animal derivatives, and clean sourcing.
- CBD / Hemp comes from the cannabis plant. CBD is the non-psychoactive part. It does not intoxicate. That means it is not automatically khamr. According to Islam Q&A, if CBD contains no THC or a negligible amount that is completely absorbed and does not cause intoxication, it can be halal.
- THC Traces: UK law allows up to 0.2% THC by dry weight in hemp-derived CBD. That is extremely low. Many Islamic rulings accept trace amounts so long as they do not intoxicate or cause harm.
- Intention and Use matter too. If a product is made and used for wellness and relaxation (not intoxication), many scholars say it is more likely to be permissible.
The World Health Organization confirms CBD is safe, non-addictive, and has no public health risks when used correctly.
Do CBD Drinks Contain Alcohol? 0.0% vs 0.5%
Most soft drinks are completely alcohol-free, but trace ethanol can sneak in during flavour production or natural fermentation. Ethanol is sometimes used as a processing aid to carry flavour compounds, especially in natural fruit or botanical extracts. That does not mean the drink is intoxicating, but it does matter in Islamic law.
What does that mean in practice?
|
Label / Claim |
What it Means |
Halal Consideration |
|
0.0% ABV |
No measurable alcohol |
Generally acceptable if no haram additives |
|
≤0.5% ABV |
Very small, non-intoxicating trace |
Some avoid entirely; some scholars permit incidental |
|
No alcohol added |
None added intentionally; tiny traces may remain in flavour or solvents |
Check lab data; verify with certifier if possible |
Many halal scholars in the UK accept 0.0% or trace, non-intoxicating alcohol when it is unavoidable and not used to intoxicate. Opinions differ, though, especially in how much trace ethanol is allowed.
Extraction & Flavours: Where Ethanol Might Appear
Even when a drink says “no alcohol”, ethanol can hide in:
- Flavour carriers: Certain natural or artificial flavours are dissolved in alcohol.
- Extraction agents: Some CBD is extracted using ethanol or solvents. If not fully removed, this matters.
- Cross contamination: Shared production lines with alcohol-containing drinks can complicate things.
Brands that avoid these issues often use methods that do not rely on ethanol, test each batch in labs, and publish their results. When looking for halal certified CBD products, check if lab reports mention residual ethanol, and if the flavour or extraction process is disclosed.
ScienceDirect provides examples of ethanol used in food-grade extractions.
Halal Checklist for CBD Drinks
Here is a quick list to check before buying:
- Ingredients list contains no haram additives (gelatine, non-halal colourants)
- Clearly labelled ABV or ethanol content
- THC content within legal UK limits (non-intoxicating)
- Lab tested, with certificates available
- Extraction method that avoids or safely removes alcohol
- If possible, halal certification or endorsement by a trusted scholar
Little Rick’s Position
We want to make life easy for you. At Little Rick UK, we use 32mg full-spectrum CBD drinks. Here is how we align with halal principles:
- All our ingredients are transparent: natural flavours, no gelatine, no hidden additives
- Lab testing ensures minimal THC (legal limit) and checks for any trace ethanol in flavours
- We do not add any alcohol intentionally, and any flavour carriers are selected to avoid haram solvents
- While we do not yet carry a specific halal certification, our practices are designed to meet the same standards
We believe that our drinks are halal in practice. If getting certified is important to you, we are exploring ways to make that happen.
FAQs
Is CBD halal?
Yes, if the product is non-intoxicating, free from haram ingredients, and contains minimal or no THC.
Are CBD drinks with 0.5% alcohol halal?
Trace levels are often tolerated by some scholars; others prefer 0.0%. Choose based on personal conviction.
Do natural flavours contain alcohol?
Sometimes. Natural flavourings may use alcohol as a solvent. Check lab reports or ask the brand.
Is THC deemed haram?
Yes, if in amounts that intoxicate. Non-intoxicating trace THC (per UK law) is more likely to be acceptable.
Are Little Rick drinks halal?
Based on our ingredients and lab tests, yes. Fully transparent and designed to avoid haram additives.
Can Muslims use CBD?
Most scholars say yes, if it meets halal criteria. It does not intoxicate, and if used for wellness, it aligns with Islamic values.
Is 100% CBD halal?
Pure CBD (without intoxicants, THC, or haram substances) is generally considered halal by many scholars.
