Legislation Introduced to U.S. House Would Require FDA to Regulate CBD in Food, Supplements
On March 17, 2023, two bipartisan pieces of legislation were introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives with the goal of creating pathways for the regulation of cannabidiol (CBD) products in foods and dietary supplements. The bills are sponsored by republican Congressman Morgan Griffith of Virginia and democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig of Minnesota.
The introduction of the two pieces of legislation follow a January 2023 announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), stating that the agency does not find it appropriate to regulate CBD as a food or supplement, and that a new regulatory pathway must be created for the substance. The agency cited concerns over potential human health risks associated with CBD.