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Many CBD Products Are Mislabeled Says FDA

Many CBD Products Are Mislabeled Says FDA

Testing of CBD-infused products conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that many are mislabeled, containing far less or more CBD than advertised and in some instances also containing THC that wasn’t supposed to be there.

102 products were tested as part of the study. Of those that were labeled as having CBD, 18 had less than 80% of the indicated amount, while 46 were within 20% of the advertised amount. Thirty-eight products had more than 120% of the CBD indicated


The results were included in an undated letter to Congress that Hemp Industry Daily obtained Wednesday. An FDA spokesman confirmed the letter but declined to comment on the findings.

The FDA tested 147 products in all. Of the 147 products, 72 contained some THC, although the concentrations were low. Products tested, included:

1. Oils

CBD Oil is all the rage. CBD Oil is all the rage.

2. Capsules

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3. Edibles

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4. Drinks

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5. Pet Products

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The products were chosen at random after the FDA searched the internet for products. The agency also chose products from:

  • firms that have previously received FDA warning letters for making health claims about CBD.

  • industry event participants.

  • advertisers in trade journals.

The report repeatedly noted that the testing was from a limited sample size and that no definitive conclusions could be drawn, but “supports the need for” long-term study.

Congress weighs in

According to Hemp Industry Daily, the FDA’s report comes the same week that House budget writers called for the FDA to do more to regulate the CBD marketplace.

A subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee set aside $5 million for the FDA to continue its review of over-the-counter CBD in the 2020-21 budget year.

In an explanatory note, the budget writers said they are concerned that CBD products “continue to pose potential health and safety risks to consumers through unsubstantiated and misleading claims such as treating a wide-range of life threatening diseases and conditions.”

Lawmakers concluded that the FDA should “continue to prioritize consumer-safety through application of the law.”

The $5 million budget for additionsal CBD review by the FDA is not final until the full Congress approves it.


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