FDA limits CBD advertising

This article first appeared on arktimes.com (Feb 8, 2018).

A company recently sent the Arkansas Times a press release advertising its cannabidiol (CBD) products, claiming they help with “relief of chronic pain,” “anti-inflammatory benefits,” “anxiety relief,” “sleep,” and “Cancer, Parkinson’s, and Diabetes fighting properties.”

Making such claims is against FDA guidelines. The FDA is researching cannabidiol “as a new drug for which substantial clinical investigations have been instituted and for which the existence of such investigations has been made public.” Therefore, you cannot sell CBD as a dietary supplement — it’s a drug. The FDA recently wrote warnings to a group of CBD sellers about this.

But that doesn’t mean CBD products can’t be sold. They just can’t be sold as dietary supplements or vitamins. It’s about the advertising.

The Times asked the Arkansas attorney general’s office whether it would take action against someone advertising CBD products for health purposes. It issued this statement:

“The Attorney General’s Office takes every false advertising complaint seriously. Our Consumer Protection Division investigates all allegations regardless of the nature…

READ MORE of this Article on arktimes.com

Shop Our Most Popular Products

You May Also Like

CBD oil for interstitial cystitis: What you need to know

CBD oil for interstitial cystitis: What you need to know

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a bladder condition that causes pain and inflammation in the bladder. It’s a common condition, affecting up to one in five American women over the age of 50. While there is no cure for IC, many people find relief from its symptoms with the use of cannabinoids – specifically, CBD oil.

Can Nurses Use CBD Oils? Guaranteed Ad Lib All Day!

Can Nurses Use CBD Oils? Guaranteed Ad Lib All Day!

Only THC-Free Broad-Spectrum CBD products should be used by nurses. No matter what, don’t fail a drug test. For your own safety, make certain to get a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) to review all of the cannabinoids in each CBD product you plan to consume.

Can CBD Oil Help Treat Tinnitus? Here’s What You Need To Know

Can CBD Oil Help Treat Tinnitus? Here’s What You Need To Know

If you’re one of the estimated 50 million people in the USA who suffers from tinnitus, you know how frustrating it can be. Tinnitus is a ringing or buzzing sound that can occur in any ear, and it can be incredibly disruptive. Tinnitus sufferers not only have issues with concentration, but tinnitus can also interfere with your sleep and cause stress levels to skyrocket. If you’re looking for a way to relief tinnitus symptoms permanently, CBD oil might be the answer you’re looking for.

0 Comments

Submit a Comment

Pin It on Pinterest

0
    0
    Your Cart
    Your cart is emptyReturn to Shop