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