At the same time, was this a thing back in 2002?

https://www.clear-uk.org/new-cannabis-laws-regulations-within-two-years-cannabis-products-directive/

The Cannabis Products Directive (CPD) is a framework for regulation and licensing of all cannabis and cannabinoid products. It is an initiative of the Cannabis Trades Association (CTA) developed in conjunction with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

This week the CPD has been translated and submitted to all 28 member states of the EU by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA).

It is anticipated that with the sponsorship of two government agencies, the FSA and MHRA, the CPD will become UK law within the next two years and will relieve the Home Office of the burden of the cannabis regulation and licensing process, placing it in expert hands.

The CPD consists of five parts:

Part 1. Food supplements and edibles

Part 2. Vapes and inhaled products

Part 3. Topicals, balms and cosmetics

Part 4. Cannabis for medical use

Part 5. Grow at home

CTA members who sell CBD and hemp products are already working in accordance with parts 1 – 3. Parts 4 and 5 will be introduced in accordance with legislation.