Without US CBD Guidance, Low-Quality Supplements, State Rules Hurt Industry
Executive Summary
Responsible CBD supplement marketers are disadvantaged against bad actors with products taking up shelf space in “disloyal” retailers as federal regulatory limbo drags on, says nutritional science expert Duffy McKay. Patchwork of state regulations on CBD also create challenges.
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