FDA’s Cannabidiol Crackdown: What Do Warning Letters Say About CBD In Cosmetics?
Executive Summary
Cannabidiol (CBD) represents an intriguing opportunity for cosmetics, without the statutory obstacles faced by food and dietary supplement companies. Cosmetics marketers are taking advantage, but the FDA’s recent warning letter blitz is a reminder that CBD-infused beauty products are bound by the same rules that apply to other cosmetics.
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