FDA warns 15 companies for illegally selling products containing cannabidiol

The FDA sends warning letters to 15 companies for illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD). The products violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). Based on the lack of scientific information supporting the safety of CBD in food, the FDA is also indicating that it cannot conclude that CBD is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for its use in human or animal food. The FDA is concerned that some people wrongly think that the myriad of CBD products on the market, many of which are illegal, have been evaluated by the FDA and determined to be safe. Some of the available data raise serious concerns about potential harm from CBD. CBD is marketed in a variety of product types, such as oil drops, capsules, syrups, food products such as chocolate bars and teas, and topical lotions and creams.  @ https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-warns-15-companies-illegally-selling-various-products-containing-cannabidiol-agency-details?utm_campaign=112519_Statement_FDA%20warns%20companies%20for%20illegally%20selling%20various%20products%20containing%20cannabidiol&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua