Mixing Food In Legislation Changing US FDA Cannabinoid Rules Could Choke Its Progress

Making lawful the use of hemp cannabinoids in supplements and food is a step in the right direction, but including food may doom it, say industry stakeholders. As well, CRN CEO Steve Mister notes FDA has stated reservations about using cannabinoids in food.

The US dietary supplement industry expects legislation to make lawful the use of hemp-derived cannabinoids in supplements would pass, but a change that also includes food isn't likely to pass Congress.

A bill recently introduced in the Senate, S.1698, includes both food and supplements as product categories it would direct the...