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NDI Letter Shows CBD’s Position Unchanged at FDA

Photo of Randal M. ShaheenPhoto of John P. FerryBy Randal M. Shaheen and John P. Ferry on Posted in Advertising, CBD, FDA
The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) at the federal level, but in the nearly three years since then, little has changed from the perspective of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). From the start, FDA’s regulatory position has been complicated by CBD’s previous approval as the active ingredient in the prescription drug … Continue Reading

Beware Operation CBDeceit

Photo of Randal M. ShaheenPhoto of Amy Ralph MudgePhoto of John P. FerryBy Randal M. Shaheen, Amy Ralph Mudge and John P. Ferry on Posted in CBD
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced on December 17 that it has taken action against six sellers of CBD products.  In case you need a refresher, CBD is a substance found in the cannabis plant that is widely touted for its health benefits.  The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp-derived CBD at the federal level, and … Continue Reading

Commissioner Wilson Weighs In on FTC Priorities

Photo of Randal M. ShaheenPhoto of Amy Ralph MudgeBy Randal M. Shaheen and Amy Ralph Mudge on Posted in FTC
We have blogged quite a bit about efforts by one or both of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC or Commission) Democratic commissioners to push the Commission into a more enforcement-minded posture and to think creatively and expansively about the enforcement tools the Commission has at its disposal. Thus it seems appropriate to give equal time … Continue Reading

Takeaways from FDA Hearing on CBD

Photo of John P. FerryBy John P. Ferry on Posted in CBD
On May 31, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a hearing at its headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, to hear from the public about cannabidiol (CBD). The popularity of CBD was reflected in participation at the meeting, which took place in a jam-packed conference room and involved 120 speakers, selected from more than 400 … Continue Reading

A Quick Hit on CBD – Departing Commissioner Gottlieb Talks CBD With Congress

Photo of Lee H. RosebushPhoto of Randal M. ShaheenPhoto of John P. FerryBy Lee H. Rosebush, Randal M. Shaheen and John P. Ferry on Posted in CBD
Departing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Gottlieb reiterated many of the things we have blogged about here recently in his testimony before a Senate subcommittee this past Thursday. Among other things, Gottlieb acknowledged that: The FDA was exercising enforcement discretion with respect to the multitude of CBD oil products in the marketplace that the … Continue Reading

Supplement Sellers Beware

Photo of Randal M. ShaheenPhoto of John P. FerryBy Randal M. Shaheen and John P. Ferry on Posted in Dietary Supplements, FDA
Recognizing the rapid growth and penetration of dietary supplements into all demographics of American consumers, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is viewing at least some dietary supplements as belonging to “the Wild West,” and intends to be Wyatt Earp. Or supplements are the Wild Wild West and the FDA is Will Smith, if that’s … Continue Reading
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