CBD products have grown to enormous popularity in a short amount of time. Many people are new to the trend and do not fully understand how CBD should be stored. CBD companies have not done a great job of communicating these issues to their customers because they do not have to. Companies selling CBD tinctures or other products are not required to place an expiration date on the packaging.

The lack of regulation is partly attributed to most world governments’ lack of clarity regarding CBD products. Because CBD falls in a grey area somewhere between food, drugs, and supplements retailers are not required to mark the expiration date on the products they sell.

Shelf Life for CBD Oil

CBD oil is one of the most popular administration methods. It is easy and relatively efficient. In some countries, CBD users have the opportunity to buy high volume much larger than the traditional 15 or 30ml bottles.

These products aren’t cheap, especially if they are high potency. No one wants to waste their new favorite addition to their nighttime routine.  

It is comforting to know that CBD takes a while to expire. The general rule of thumb, according to Weedmaps, is 14 to 24 months. After two years of proper storage, the CBD begins breaking down and becoming less potent.

Many other factors contribute to shelf life such as the type of CBD and other ingredients. CBD oil with added flavors could degrade in quality faster because the additives expire.

Edible CBD has the potential to expire much faster than oil. The food products that CBD is infused into will likely expire before the CBD.  

How Long Does CBD Oil Stay Good?

We recommend throwing CBD out after two years. While the CBD could taste bad or be lowered in quality, you are not at risk of getting sick after taking expired CBD.

CBD oil does not go bad as milk or cheese does. Lazarus Naturals CBD oil will not spoil after two years and give you diarrhea. You will most likely have a product that has degraded in quality and potency.

After two years, CBD oil’s earthy rich smell and taste will begin to sour, becoming skunky and unpleasant.

CBD’s consistency will also begin to change. After extended periods, CBD oil can become noticeably thick and difficult to use with a tincture dropper.  

Many people are already turned off by the taste of CBD oil. The strong earthy taste does take some getting used to. This is why many CBD users prefer CBD capsules instead of oil.

CBD Oil Storage

We recommend always keeping CBD out of direct sunlight. This is the fastest way to spoil your precious CBD oil. Try to keep all CBD products in a cool, dry, and dark place. A medicine cabinet is a perfect place to store CBD. Minimizing exposure to heat and light will give your CBD products the longest shelf life possible.

Should CBD Oil Be Refrigerated?

Storing CBD oil in the refrigerator is not necessary. It will not harm the product and users can do this if they would like. Heat is what degrades the cannabinoids; there is not any evidence of cold temperatures having the same effect of cannabis extracts.

Edible CBD that is used for cooking has been known to be stored in the freezer by cannabis coinsurers. If you are just looking to get a daily dose of CBD, we recommend just storing it in a dry cabinet away from light.

CBD Oil Expiration

We understand the concern regarding CBD oil and other infusions going bad. These products aren’t cheap and can improve the lives of users. When stored correctly, there isn’t a risk of CBD products going bad within a year.