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Last Updated on January 20, 2024 by Work In My Pajamas
Cannabidiol, CBD, has become the hottest commodity on the market right now. The demand for CBD-based products – from extracts to supplements and beauty treatments – is on a steep rise. More investors are entering the CBD market too, so it is not surprising to see new businesses –startups – taking advantage of the rapid market growth.
CBD can be used as the main ingredient in various products. Its benefits are well-known and the demand for CBD-based products continues to grow. Before you decide to enter the market and start your own CBD startup, however, there are a few important things you need to know.
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CBD Extraction
As the demand for CBD-based products grew, scarcity began affecting the market. The entire industry could not keep up with the rapid growth in customers and orders. This left a lot of opportunities for new players. You don’t have to extract CBD yourself to get started in this industry. In fact, you shouldn’t. CBD extraction is a complex process; it is certainly a process best done by companies with more experience.
The process of CBD extraction produces two main types of CBD oil: crude and pure. The former gives you more room and is often seen as the more affordable raw material of the two. You can easily mix crude CBD oil with your own ingredients to create different products.
The Regulations
CBD is classified as a legal compound, even in places where cannabis isn’t. This is because CBD is not classified as a psychoactive substance and it is regulated differently than cannabis. The lack of THC – the compound that causes users to feel high when consuming cannabis – makes CBD safe.
Still, you have to be extra certain about the regulations governing your future startup. The regulations are changing as lawmakers try to cope with the growing market. The better you are at complying with local regulations, the easier it will be to enter the market.
Another point about regulation that you have to understand is how it varies from place to place. When you have to source your raw material from another state or country, the differences in regulations are among the factors you need to consider.
More Competitors
The CBD market and the industry behind it are considered sexy at the moment. There is no better time to start a CBD startup than today. That said, you are not the only entrepreneur that is looking at the CBD market and its rapid growth as an opportunity to succeed.
Now that there are more sources of raw materials, more products to develop, and more customers to reach, launching a startup in this industry is easier than ever. Starting sooner means getting a head start and leading the pack of new companies venturing into the CBD market.
As to which products to develop, the answer depends on the customers you want to reach. As mentioned before, CBD is now used in everything from health supplements to beauty products. Choosing the right product to develop is a matter of finding a market segment or niche to conquer.
With these things in mind, starting a new startup in this industry is a good choice. The sooner you start your own CBD business, the sooner you can benefit from this incredible market growth.
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