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Topical CBD: The FDA Stance on Hemp Derived CBD In Cosmetics

Canna Law Blog

In the last few weeks, two major drugstores publicly announced that they will start carrying products containing hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”). Both CVS and Walgreens announced that CBD topicals would be available in their stores, in a select number of states. or otherwise applied to the human body.

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Oregon’s Hot Hemp

Canna Law Blog

Surprising no one, recent findings show that most hemp in Oregon runs hot. This hemp is often sold and marketed online without age verification, in packaging attractive to minors, or at unlicensed retail stores. The technical report at issue runs 45 pages, and covers marijuana as well as hemp. Not a great look overall.

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Comparing the Benefits of CBD Topicals and Oils

United Patients Group

This article will focus on two popular forms of CBD: topicals and oils. What Are CBD Topicals? CBD topicals are creams, lotions, balms, or salves infused with CBD. There’s a wide variety of topicals to choose from, each with its unique texture and benefits. What Are CBD Oils?

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Cannabis & the Bible

Project CBD

The role of cannabis in the ancient world was manifold: with its nutritious seeds, an important food; with its long, pliable strong stalks an important fiber; as well as an early medicine from its leaves and flowers; and then there are its psychoactive effects. The power of hemp has been praised in hymns and prayers.”

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The Risks of Infusing Hemp-CBD Topical Products with Essential Oils and Menthol

Canna Law Blog

As we have previously discussed, the sale and marketing of hemp-infused cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”) cosmetics, such as salves, lotions and creams (collectively “Topicals”), present the lowest risk for businesses wishing to enter this booming industry. These products include but are not limited to essential oils and menthol.

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Hemp CBD Across State Lines: Oregon

Canna Law Blog

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Consumption” means “to ingest, inhale, topically apply to the skin or hair.”

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CBD Topicals are Not Immune from FDA Scrutiny, as Recent Warning Letters Show

Canna Law Blog

We’ve written extensively on this blog about industrial hemp-derived CBD products, including CBD comestibles , CBD pet products , CBD in alcohol , and CBD topicals. As we’ve analyzed before, cosmetics are treated differently under federal law than food products. or otherwise applied to the human body. 21 USC 321(i).

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