As US Hemp Product Industry Grows Without Regulatory Clearance, It Has Grown In Compliance
Executive Summary
“For companies like Joy Organics, we view it as an advantage that CBD is not currently regulated as a dietary supplement,” says COO Todd Smith. Advantage is borne from hemp ingredient supplements not becoming commoditized, keeping prices from falling. Meanwhile, industry’s maturity can be seen in compliance with FDA rules.
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