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What the FDA’s CBD Hearing
means for Beauty
Early in May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) held a CBD hearing in Washington, D.C. where
CBD experts, as well as business owners specializing in
the ingredient, spoke with the intent of sharing knowledge
about the topic and, hopefully, for the FDA to consider better
policies on CBD. As testimonies were given all day, one
thing for certain about this hearing is the confusion the FDA
has on this topic has increased more than before.
CBD oil has been a growing industry, but a hesitant one
as its association with marijuana and lack of knowledge
made it illegal. But, the Farm Bill in 2018 made industrial
hemp and hemp-derived products, like CBD, legal. But
this was done with an exception to food, beverages, and
dietary supplements, under the FDA; although they still
can be purchased. Part of the FDA’s struggle with this
topic is effectiveness, dosage, and long-term effects. Many
companies producing the product are stating claims the
FDA doesn’t deems provable.
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The hearing ended with the FDA making zero progress,
and only more questions to be raised about the topic.
Here’s what it means for the beauty industry. The FDA will
continue to hold off with backing CBD products in food and
supplements until further study has been conducted. Also,
don’t believe the hype with many CBD products coming on
the market. Just like how the FDA doesn’t have thorough
knowledge on the topic, most big conglomerates don’t
either. They’re here to take hold of the trend. Pay attention
to smaller businesses that are conducting research, giving
you proper dosage, and also producing potent products.
For a quick recap of the hearing, here is an NBC News
recap.