Safety Concerns Are US FDA's Answer To Question On Regulatory Pathway For Hemp’s Lawful Use

While not asking Science Board for recommendations on allowing lawful use of hemp in non-drug products, agency officials gave clear indication of current position on the question.

FDA officials explained and showed Science Board members about hemp's de-scheduling not changing its regulatory status at the agency. • Source: FDA

US Food and Drug Administration officials repeatedly advised the agency’s Science Board on 14 June that the panel wasn’t being asked for recommendations on allowing lawful use of hemp ingredients in non-drug products subject to FDA regulation.

Agency officials, though, gave a clear indication of the FDA’s current position on the question of hemp use in food...