Cannabidiol oil has many awesome qualities.

• It treats your pains better and safely

• It relieves stress, anxiety, and depression

• It helps you stay healthy, focused and energized

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While that’s all good and well, it doesn’t have the power to freeze time.

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Like all other packaged foods and natural products, CBD, too, CAN go bad – over time.

It doesn’t go bad within days, like in case of fresh produce, such as milk or bread, but it does have a shelf life and an expiration date.

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While there are ways to maximize this shelf life – which is usually long enough for you to exhaust the product – you should still take note of the expiration date (mentioned on the label) when you buy CBD.

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Expiration date: How long does CBD oil last?

Generally, a high-quality CBD oil remains good for around 12 – 24 months, if stored properly. However, if you’re not sure you can exhaust your stock by then, it’s best to keep it in the fridge. That’ll preserve it for a little longer.

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Although CBD doesn’t typically turn bad immediately after its expiration date; it starts to lose potency. It’s safest to check the expiration date on the label and, thereafter, stay alert for when you sense something off about...

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Beware: The brands may be pushing their products at rock-bottom prices because they’re nearing their expiration and need to get rid of their stocks.

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The next time you wonder how long your CBD oil will last, find out about the telltale signs.

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Indications Your CBD May Have Gone Bad: The Litmus Test

1. Check the expiration date: This is a sure-shot indication. If you’ve crossed the expiry date, you should know that, it’s why your CBD oil may be tasting different. [This could’ve been avoided if you’d refrigerated it.]

2. Texture & Color: Good quality CBD products usually remain intact even after the printed expiration date has passed. However, if the texture turns foggy/murky and/or its color looks darker than normal, chances are that the ingredients or compounds in the product are breaking down...

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Why does CBD Go Bad? What Happens If You Consumed It?

If you’re still reading this, you must be wondering: “Why does CBD go bad?”

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CBD oil is essentially a natural plant extract (combined with other botanical ingredients, natural and/or artificial flavorings). Naturally, it has a shelf life.

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CBD oils can…

• Get spoiled due to being exposed to different kinds of bacteria in the air

• Go stale due to exposure to air, moisture, high temperatures, or direct sunlight

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What happens to expired CBD?

Over time, CBD begins to oxidize, break down, and evaporate, making it less potent than it was when you...

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Factors responsible for CBD going bad

Manufacturing factors​

Reputed manufacturers always take care to ensure their products are of high quality. Higher the quality, higher is its shelf-life. Then what governs their degradation?

• Additives: Pure CBD oil, i.e. those that don’t contain added ingredients (natural/artificial) last longer. Added ingredients usually include flavorings, colors, other botanical extracts to enhance CBD’s effects. If they start breaking down...

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Consumer Considerations

Consumers must pay attention to how they store CBD. To maximize the shelf life of their CBD products...

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The best way to prolong CBD’s shelf life is to:

• Store in a COOL, DARK place, away from direct sunlight, such as inside a drawer, cabinet, or cupboard. Even though softgels have a protective cover, they should be kept inside their original...

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Parting Thoughts

We’ve often seen CBD users stocking up whenever offers, deals, or discounts become available in the market. CBD...