CBD Product Labeling

Jonathan Miller interviews FBT attorney Kimera Hall about FDA, FTC and state labeling requirements for hemp extract products like CBD. What are the do’s and don’ts for product manufacturers from a federal perspective, and what should companies that want to sell products in multiple states watch out for with state regulation? Hall is a nationally respected expert on FDA and FTC regulations concerning hemp, CBD, and a variety of other food and dietary supplement products. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
CBD Product Labeling Episode Resources:

Host: Jonathan Miller
Guest: Kimera Hall
Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking

Hemp industry questions covered in this episode:
  1. Explain the FDA’s role in regulating dietary supplements and food.
  2. Explain the FTC’s role in the same
  3. The FDA claims that it is illegal to sell ingestible CBD products – please explain their philosophy
  4. What has been the FDA’s enforcement experience in recent years?
  5. What kinds of health claims are prohibited?  What are alternative ways to label products that won’t get you in trouble?
  6. What are structure/function claims and what do I need to do to make them?
  7. What are other labeling issues that a manufacturer should be concerned about?
  8. Why should I care what the FDA says if they already are claiming that products are illegal?
  9. What is happening in the states vis-a-vis labeling regulations?
  10. What tips would you give a manufacturer to keep compliant with federal and state laws? 
If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com
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