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New Senate Bill Would Regulate CBD-
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Ran Paul introduces a bill based around hemp foods and drinks, is the FDA on board?
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There is always a sense of apprehension and uncertainty because cannabis is still illegal at the federal level. However,
there is a glimmer of hope whenever such discourses occur with bipartisan support.
The new senate bill seeking to regulate CBD foods and other products is an example of a bipartisan effort that
empowers the Food and Drug Administration to treat hemp-derived cannabinoid-like other products.
The Bill on regulating CBD foods and other products
Senator Rand Paul from Kentucky, Senator Ron Wyden, and Senator Jeff Merkley from Oregon sponsored the Bill
alongside the Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act. In a statement, Wyden asserts that this Bill is timely because the
FDA fails to update its rules regarding such hemp-based products.
Senator maintained that he had worked with other senators so Congress could legalize hemp and other hemp-based
products. This time around, they are set to ensure that the FDA takes the program seriously for America’s sake.

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Congress confirmed the Agriculture Improvement Act in 2018, which, in addition to being the recent farm bill, is also a
step towards removing hemp from the schedule 1 category. The schedule 1 grouping for hemp makes regulation and
legalization difficult, and this act (if successful) eliminates such restrictions.
CBD products are used all over America through states that have legalized them, so one has to wonder why the Senate
hasn’t done anything to ensure the federal government gets its CBD revenues. American consumers and farmers will
have more liberality with CBD with a bill having the approval of Congress.
But, Congress still doesn’t have the final say because the FDA must approve CBD and certify it safe for consumption. So
is the FDA on board with this plan? (https://cannabis.net/blog/opinion/whats-taking-the-fda-so-long-to-regulate-cbd)
The FDA restrictions and its threat to the Bill

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According to the FDA’s rules, it doesn’t allow new dietary food, ingredient, or beverage into interstate commerce if it has
already been approved as a drug. Now CBD is mainly already used in the pharmaceutical industry, and the FDA had
approved the Epidolex drug, which is purified CBD. Epidolex is used to treat seizures.
The FDA also has the authority to remove substances from the prohibited list and has maintained that it has “Limited”
knowledge about the safety of CBD and other marijuana-based substances. Although the FDA made some effort by
seeking information about CBD’s safety from stakeholders, their progress has not yielded results.
Their progress has been slow because of the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, the FDA has only
resorted to sending warnings to companies who create several claims for their CBD substance. For example, CBD
products have been marketed as treatment options for arthritis, relief from cancer pain, and even Alzheimer’s.
Only one effort from Congress to legalize hemp farming and the sponsors of Hemp Access made the FDA effectively
regulate hemp products, thus providing relief to help farmers and merchants.
Yet, the FDA is the sole entity holding Congress back from taking a bold approach with CBD. Senator Merkley aptly said
that for every day the FDA continues to waste time with updating CBD regulations, hemp farmers will continue to miss
out on making a profit. Farmers will also be left guessing which products will be regulated, and business owners will not
know how to get into the market.
The way forward
The Consumer Safety Act and Hemp Access plan allows hemp-based CBD products to be legally used in food,
beverages, and supplement with the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act. The Bill’s sponsors agree to prioritize
customer safety and ensure that manufacturers (for CBD products) comply with all federal requirements.
The Bill will also ensure that all CBD-infused products are well labeled. More so, the Bill insists that the Secretary of
Health and Human Services will mark the requirements for dietary supplements and food that contains hemp.
The senior vice president of governmental affairs, with the Consumer Brands Association, Jeff Daulby, maintains that
the CBA has commended Senators Merkley, Wyden, and Paul for displaying support for CBD. Consumer brands have
also advocated for a federal regulatory framework for CBD that will help the FDA set intelligent and consistent laws.

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Congress also hopes that by empowering the FDA, they will deliver the much-anticipated rules for the American CBD
performer. If the FDA takes its responsibility seriously and influences Congress to legalize cannabis, it will be a good day
for the farmers and users.
Every nation has to think about how to get internally generated revenues, and with the rest of the world embracing
cannabis, it is time for America to do the same. The amount of lost revenues is mainly attributed to the back and forth
between the FDA and the Senate.
If only both parties can agree to the process and stay committed to ensuring America has access to cannabis at will.
There will still be hurdles to cross in the future, but one thing is sure: cannabis will continue to grow across states that
have legalized cannabis.
Yes, indeed, the future of cannabis is right before us, but we must work together as a team to get there. So while the
senators are doing their best to enforce the Bill, the FDA needs to embrace the truth about CBD-infused products as
valuable pieces in society.
Bottom Line
The efforts by the American Senate towards ensuring that that CBD is regulated like food and other products is a nod in
the right direction. Yes, this is the right step in the right direction, but the process towards attaining this goal will not be
easy, and we’ve all got to brace ourselves for it.
In time past, the Senate had made similar efforts to regulate and legalize cannabis without any success. However,
experts and enthusiasts are optimistic about this Bill: the future will tell if they are right or wrong. Until then, keep using
your voice to amplify the importance of CBD!
Do you think we'll see federal legislation of cannabis soon? Let us know in the comment section below.
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