Cannabis & Food Regulation
How to design and implement a food safety plan for your business
Overview
This section explores the intersection of cannabis regulation and US food regulations. Specifically, we aim to answer the questions:
How is cannabis regulated as a food and cosmetic ingredient under existing food regulations?
What does the current regulatory landscape mean for food concepts which incorporate cannabis, hemp or cannabidiol (CBD)?
What is the current regulatory landscape regarding cannabis and food and where does it appear to be headed?
The FDA Commissioner reaffirmed the agency’s stance on CBD and provided updates towards lawful consumption and sale of cannabis-derived products
The use of CBD as an ingredient in foods or dietary supplements is not allowed under FDA regulations.
There may be a legal route for selling CBD infused foods, supplements, and cosmetics, even if recreational cannabis use is not legal in your state.