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title: Five Cannabidiol (CBD) Regulatory Myths
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# Five Cannabidiol (CBD) Regulatory Myths

 Kelley Drye 

 January 17, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized cultivation and processing of industrial hemp and various by-products. One hemp-based derivative of considerable interest to manufacturers of personal care products, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and OTC drugs is cannabidiol (“CBD”). As industry races to commercialize and advertise CBD, it’s important to understand the regulatory hurdles that remain.

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