Request ID: FOI-0555-2122 Date published: 07 July 2021
You asked
Hi, I’m a health journalist and would like to enquire about TFLs policy on CBD oils that categorically have zero THCs in. These oils are increasingly important for people suffering anxiety. There are many companies that sell these oils with zero THCs in, are these products ok for your employees to use? Many thanks
We answered
TfL Ref: 0555-2122
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 17 June 2021 asking for information about TfL’s policy on CBD oil.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we hold the information you require.
The safety of employees and customers is of paramount importance. A major factor in this respect is the ability of those who work for us to carry out their jobs safely, effectively and to the best of their ability. As part of this, employees working for TfL are subject to the TfL drug and alcohol policy. Employees who had been using CBD products could test positive during a drug and alcohol test because some products may have levels of THC which would result in a positive test. The use of these products would not provide a valid reason to excuse any positive result. If THC free CBD products are available then the risk to the employee of a positive drug test would be reduced. However all employees undertaking safety critical work must comply with the drug and alcohol policy and inform their manager of any medication or supplements which they are taking in case there are any side effects or the condition which they are taking the product for could impact on their safety at work.
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Yours sincerely
Sara Thomas FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
