CBD B2B Lexicon
The comprehensive reference for CBD technical terms in B2B wholesale. From MOQ to COA to Reverse Charge — all important terms clearly explained.
Trade
Cost price
The price at which a retailer buys goods from the wholesaler.
Read definitionMargin
The spread between the cost price and the selling price of a CBD product.
Read definitionMOQ (minimum order quantity)
The minimum quantity a wholesaler requires per order.
Read definitionPOS material
Point-of-sale advertising material that supports the sale of CBD products.
Read definitionRRP (recommended retail price)
The selling price recommended by the manufacturer for retail.
Read definitionVolume pricing
Quantity-based pricing in which the unit price falls as the order grows.
Read definitionWholesale
Selling goods in large quantities to resellers at reduced prices.
Read definitionQuality
Batch number
Unique identifier of a production batch for unbroken traceability.
Read definitionBatch traceability
System for tracing every production batch without gaps, from cultivation to finished product.
Read definitionBest-before date
The date up to which a CBD product retains its full quality at minimum.
Read definitionCannabinoid profile
Detailed composition of all cannabinoids in a CBD product.
Read definitionCOA (certificate of analysis)
A laboratory certificate documenting the composition and purity of a CBD product.
Read definitionGMP (good manufacturing practice)
Quality standard for manufacturing CBD products under controlled conditions.
Read definitionGMP audit
Independent inspection of GMP compliance at a production site.
Read definitionHPLC (high performance liquid chromatography)
The gold-standard analytical method for determining cannabinoid content in CBD products.
Read definitionISO 9001
International standard for quality management systems in CBD production.
Read definitionPharma grade
The highest purity class for CBD raw materials, meeting pharmaceutical standards.
Read definitionShelf life
The period over which a CBD product keeps its quality and potency.
Read definitionRegulation
Aroma substance
Added or natural fragrance compound used in CBD aroma products.
Read definitionBfArM (German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices)
Germany's federal institute for drugs and medical devices — responsible for cannabis regulation.
Read definitionCosmetic raw material
CBD as an ingredient for cosmetic products under the EU Cosmetics Regulation.
Read definitionEU hemp variety catalogue
Official EU list of approved hemp varieties with less than 0.2% THC for legal cultivation.
Read definitionIntrastat
EU statistical declaration for intra-Community movement of goods.
Read definitionLFGB (German Food and Feed Code)
The German Food and Feed Code — the central law for CBD foods.
Read definitionNovel food
EU regulation on novel foods, which applies to CBD products intended for oral consumption.
Read definitionReverse charge
Tax procedure in which liability for VAT passes to the buyer.
Read definitionTHC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
Psychoactive cannabinoid whose content is strictly regulated in legal CBD products.
Read definitionVAT identification number
EU-wide tax number for intra-Community B2B trade.
Read definitionProduction
Broad spectrum
CBD extract with several cannabinoids and terpenes, but entirely free of THC.
Read definitionCBD (cannabidiol)
Non-psychoactive cannabinoid from the hemp plant with a wide range of applications.
Read definitionCO2 extraction
Gentle extraction method using supercritical CO2 for the purest CBD extracts.
Read definitionDecarboxylation
Thermal process that converts CBDA into active CBD.
Read definitionDistillate
Highly concentrated CBD extract with 80 to 90% cannabinoid content in oily form.
Read definitionEndocannabinoid system
The body's own signalling system with which cannabinoids such as CBD interact.
Read definitionEntourage effect
Synergistic interplay of all hemp compounds for a reinforced overall effect.
Read definitionFull spectrum
CBD extract containing the complete cannabinoid and terpene profile of the hemp plant.
Read definitionGreenhouse
Hemp cultivation under glass, as a compromise between indoor quality and outdoor cost efficiency.
Read definitionHemp seed oil
Cold-pressed oil from hemp seeds, used as a natural carrier for CBD.
Read definitionIndoor cultivation
Controlled hemp cultivation in enclosed spaces for the highest flower quality.
Read definitionIsolate
Pure CBD in crystalline form with 99%+ purity and no other cannabinoids.
Read definitionMCT oil
Carrier oil made of medium-chain triglycerides, the one most often used for CBD oils.
Read definitionOutdoor
Open-field hemp cultivation for large volumes and low production costs.
Read definitionTerpene profile
Analytical breakdown of all terpenes and their concentrations in a CBD product.
Read definitionTerpenes
Aromatic compounds in the hemp plant that shape taste, aroma and effect.
Read definitionVacuum packaging
Airtight packaging that maximises the shelf life and freshness of CBD products.
Read definitionBusiness
API integration
Technical interface connecting your shop automatically to the Hemp Wholesale Europe system.
Read definitionB2B (business-to-business)
Trade between companies, for example between a CBD wholesaler and a retailer.
Read definitionDropshipping
Shipping model in which the wholesaler sends products straight to the retailer's end customers.
Read definitionFulfilment
Complete handling of storage, packing and shipping for CBD retailers.
Read definitionWhite label
Finished CBD products sold under your own brand name and design.
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