The current understanding of the benefits, safety, and regulation of cannabidiol in consumer products
Oct 31, 2021
The popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) in consumer products is soaring as consumers are using CBD for general health and well-being as well as to seek relief from ailments especially pain, inflammation, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. However, there is limited data currently in the public domain that provide support for these benefits. By contrast, a significant amount of safety evaluation data for CBD has been obtained recently from pre-clinical and clinical studies of the CBD therapeutic Epidiolex. Yet some key data gaps concerning the safe use of CBD still remain. Furthermore, current regulations on CBD use in consumer products remain uncertain and often conflict between the state and federal level. In light of the rapidly expanding popularity of CBD-related products in the marketplace, here we review the current understanding of the benefits, safety, and regulations surrounding CBD in consumer products. This review does not advocate for or against the use of CBD in consumer products. Rather this review seeks to assess the state-of-the-science on the health effects and safety of CBD, to identify critical knowledge gaps for future studies, and to raise the awareness of the current regulations that govern CBD use in consumer products.
Hemp seeds authorized for use in foodstuffs
Argentina
Dec 07, 2023
New Online Platform for the Management of Cannabis Derivatives Manufacturing Licenses
Colombia
Nov 09, 2023
The FSA updates recommendations on foods with CBD
UK
Oct 12, 2023
New regulation on medical cannabis and industrial hemp published
Argentina
Aug 08, 2023
Hemp-derived CBD products to be authorized soon
USA
Jul 20, 2023
Hemp seeds and hemp derived products to be regulated soon
Argentina
Jul 18, 2023
MFDS bans 9 substances in food
South Korea
Jun 14, 2023
Prime Minister disagrees with CBD prohibition bill
Czech Republic
May 17, 2023
Blanket ban on CBD products
Czech Republic
May 02, 2023
House of representatives investigates FDA action to regulate cannabidiol (CBD) products as dietary supplements
USA
Apr 17, 2023
Bills re-introduced to regulate Hemp-Derived CBD
USA
Mar 22, 2023
EU - Does Cannabidiol (CBD) in Food Supplements Pose a Serious Health Risk? Consequences of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Clock Stop Regarding Novel Food Authorisation
European Union
Mar 20, 2023
Existing regulatory frameworks for foods and supplements are not appropriate for Cannabidiol
USA
Jan 30, 2023
Maximum levels of Δ9-THC in hemp seeds and derived products
European Union
Jan 30, 2023
Marketing authorization for hemp seeds and hemp seed products
India
Nov 21, 2022
