FDA to hold its first hearing on CBD as industry leaders and experts demand action
Source: NBC News
FDA to hold its first hearing on CBD as industry leaders and experts demand action
The cannabidiol craze has exploded into a frenzy never before seen in the supplement industry.
May 30, 2019, 3:38 PM EDT
By Erika Edwards
The Food and Drug Administration is set to take its first step Friday toward regulating cannabidiol, or CBD.
The CBD product craze with its myriad oils, capsules, gummies, lotions and potions has exploded into a frenzy never before seen in the supplement industry.
On Friday, the FDA will hold its
first public hearing on cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds, the most popular of which is CBD.
The goal of the hearing is to gather information on a wide range of topics related to products containing these compounds. Dozens of interested parties are scheduled to speak, including doctors, consumers and members of the cannabis industry.
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