Still No Appetite At US FDA For CBD In Food

Beverages Also Remain Missing From Agency Menu For Lawful Hemp Use

Three years after similar warnings to make same impression, FDA warns five firms about using in food or beverage products CBD, the cannabinoid most commonly found in US, and delta-8 THC, a subject of ongoing discussion over whether it qualifies as hemp. One firm also warned about CBD in sunscreen.

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The US hemp ingredient industry, consumers and anyone else waiting for the lawful use of hemp-derived ingredients in dietary supplements have another seasonal reminder that the Food and Drug Administration doesn’t recommend hemp-containing entrees with Thanksgiving meals.

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