Lawful Use Of Cannabidiols In Supplements ‘Different Than The Rest’ Of US FDA Regulations?
Executive Summary
CFSAN regulatory affairs chief Douglas Stearn says a regulatory pathway wouldn’t be an open door for CBD-containing food and supplements due to concerns about the ingredients’ safety. Legislation from Congress might "do something with CBD that’s different than the rest of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act," he says.
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