Congressional Research Suggests Additional Layer Of Complexity In FDA’s Cannabinoid Puzzle

Congressional Research Service report says in addition to markets for hemp from fiber, seeds and flowers, “a separate, marketable category exists for the plant’s extracted compounds.” Ingredients from hemp seeds and grains as well as from flowers are alternative protein sources in supplements, foods and beverages and dairy alternatives.

A Congressional Research Services report profiled leading products made with hemp and uses and applications for ingredients derived from the plant. • Source: Congressional Research Services

The US Food and Drug Administration’s conundrum over making lawful the use of hemp-derived ingredients in non-drug products might seem even more perplexing with a congressional report identifying additional uses for the substances.

The Congressional Research Service report also explains that in addition to the current markets for hemp from the plants’ fiber,...

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