Ventura2020 wrote: "All of the derivative cannabinoids are graying up the legal scene of what is legal and what is not. Now they are finding out that some of the cbd's are more fun than legal! Loopholes to try to get an edge."
Exactly!
IF this gets cleaned up and a pathway forward...Boom!
Who is going to fix this?
-The Farm bill
-The FDA
-Congress (Chuck and Mitch)
What’s in the Farm Bill?
Agriculture -Hemp/CBD
Who controls any thing that is ingested?
FDA
What does Congress do?
Well, you know (Chuck and Mitch)
What does the FDA control?
'CBD products come in a wide variety of formats
Ingestible
Gummies
Beverages
Other "Edibles"
Tinctures
Capsules
Inhalable
Vapes
Combustible
Animal
Pet Products
Topical
Beauty/Personal
Cream/Ointment
Approved Drug
Epidiolex - only thing approved by FDA so far…
The FDA can change anything at anytime but,
FDA Concludes that Existing Regulatory Frameworks for Foods and Supplements are Not Appropriate for Cannabidiol, Will Work with Congress on a New Way Forward. (Chuck and Mitch)
FDA has regulatory authority only over specific product types, including drugs, foods, dietary
supplements, cosmetics, and tobacco products.
For Immediate Release:
Statement From:
January 26, 2023
Janet Woodcock, M.D.
Principal Deputy Commissioner - Office of the Commissioner
Given the growing cannabidiol (CBD) products market, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration convened a high-level internal working group to explore potential regulatory pathways for CBD products. Today we are announcing that after careful review, the FDA has concluded that a new regulatory pathway for CBD is needed that balances individuals' desire for access to CB products with the regulatory oversight needed to manage risks. The agency is prepared to work with Congress on this matter. Today, we are also denying three citizen petitions that had asked the agency to conduct rulemaking to allow the marketing of CBD products as dietary supplements.
The use of CBD raises various safety concerns, especially with long-term use. Studies have shown the potential for harm to the liver, interactions with certain medications and possible harm to the male reproductive system. CBD exposure is also concerning when it comes to certain vulnerable populations such as children and those who are pregnant.
Cheers,
V