CBD Supplement Label, Claim Violations Form Perfect Storm For Class Actions

"Technical" label violations, "full-spectrum" claims could spur class actions in CBD supplement space, says attorney Justin Prochnow. At Natural Products Expo East, he says numerous entrants have no experience and labels are likely targets as no standards are recognized for product and ingredient descriptions.

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A wave of cannabinoid and hemp dietary supplements and the absence of standards for describing the products are creating a perfect storm for class action suits, suggests food and drug attorney Justin Prochnow.

Discussing hemp and CBD products at the Natural Products Expo East trade show in Baltimore on 11 September, Prochnow advised marketers in the space to tread carefully with claims and...

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