Blooms Café in Waterford said that because of regulations on THC content it was no longer viable to keep the premises running

An Amsterdam-style coffee shop offering cannabis products to customers has closed amid confusion over the legality of its products.

The owners said that the cannabis buds they sold had a THC level of below 0.2 per cent, which is the legal limit, but had high levels of cannabidiol (CBD) which helps relaxation and stress.

THC is a psychoactive compound in the cannabis plant. There are high concentrations of it in illegal cannabis. Under EU regulations, all hemp grown and sold must have THC content below 0.2 per cent to be considered legal.

In a post on its social media pages, the owners of Blooms Café in Waterford said: “To all of our loyal customers, it is our deep regret to inform you that due to