US FDA Continues Cannabinoid Analysis Required In FY2021 Budget
Executive Summary
FDA is testing cannabidiol and other cannabinoids for whether labeled amounts match what’s in a product, says CFSAN Deputy Director Doug Stearn. The work is supported with $5m provided in the agency’s FY21 appropriation.
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