The agency had previously opined that regulating hemp-derived CBD products as dietary supplements could potentially discourage the use and development of CBD prescription drugs.
Topic: Hemp
The analysis found that nearly two-thirds of the products contained synthetically derived THC, despite many claiming to be ‘all natural.’
Internet users residing in states without legal cannabis access are more than three times as likely to search online for the availability of delta-8 THC products.
Online searches for delta-8 THC products grew significantly in 2019 and 2020, and public interest “was particularly high in US states that restricted delta-9 THC use.”
“What we observed to date is no clinical evidence of liver disease in any participants.”
"It is often assumed individuals using hemp-derived products will test negative for THC. Current results indicate this may not be true."
Over the past two months, the agency has approved plans submitted by regulators in nine additional states.
Officials with the United States Department of Agriculture are continuing to approve states’ plans regulating domestic hemp production.