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Takeaways from FDA Hearing on CBD

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

Lee H. RosebushRandal M. ShaheenJohn 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

Randal M. ShaheenJohn 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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