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Eugene

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Thu May 30, 2019, 07:36 PM May 2019

FDA to hold its first hearing on CBD as industry leaders and experts demand action [View all]

Source: NBC News

FDA to hold its first hearing on CBD as industry leaders and experts demand action

The cannabidiol craze has exploded into a frenzy never before seen in the supplement industry.

May 30, 2019, 3:38 PM EDT
By Erika Edwards

The Food and Drug Administration is set to take its first step Friday toward regulating cannabidiol, or CBD.

The CBD product craze — with its myriad oils, capsules, gummies, lotions and potions — has exploded into a frenzy never before seen in the supplement industry.

On Friday, the FDA will hold its first public hearing on cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds, the most popular of which is CBD.

The goal of the hearing is to gather information on a wide range of topics related to products containing these compounds. Dozens of interested parties are scheduled to speak, including doctors, consumers and members of the cannabis industry.

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Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fda-hold-first-ever-hearing-cbd-industry-leaders-experts-demand-n1011846

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