US Hemp Roundtable Supports Regulation Of Hemp-Derived Products
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable has issued a statement in support of the Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act of 2021 (HR 841), which would set a path for the regulation of hemp-derived CBD and other non-intoxicating hemp ingredients.
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable, the hemp industry’s national business advocacy organization, is opposed to marketing products, under the guise of the hemp name, for any intoxicating value or euphoric effect — an irresponsible practice highlighted in recent news reports. Unlike marijuana, hemp is, by definition, not intoxicating. Rather, hemp products like CBD are popularly used by consumers to benefit their general health and wellness, not to get them high.
Adult-use cannabis products, which feature concentrated THC and are intended for intoxication, should not be marketed as dietary supplements, and should be subject to a distinct regulatory pathway. We look forward to working with Congress and federal agencies to develop responsible laws and regulations to provide separate pathways and proper guardrails to distinguish these products.
HR 841, which would establish a regulatory pathway for the sale of hemp-derived extracts like CBD, is an important starting point. This bill will help stabilize hemp markets, open a promising economic opportunity for U.S. farmers, and protect consumers by requiring hemp extract product manufacturers to comply with the entire existing comprehensive regulatory framework for dietary supplements.
Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR) re-introduced the Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act in February, which would allow CBD and other hemp-derived products to lawfully be used in dietary supplements under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. This bill prioritizes consumer safety, requiring manufacturers to comply with existing federal regulations for dietary supplements and ensuring that products are properly labeled and prepared.
Although the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the use of hemp and its products, such as CBD, it didn’t amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to permit the use of hemp or hemp-derived products in dietary supplements.
Source: U.S. Hemp Roundtable
