# Plain Language Summary: CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act of 2023

Right now, CBD products made from hemp are sold in foods all over the country with very little federal oversight. This bill would change that by creating the first federal safety standards for CBD-infused foods like gummies, drinks, and snacks. The FDA would be required to set rules about how much CBD can be in each serving, what the packaging and labels must say, and how these products can be marketed. Essentially, CBD foods would be treated similarly to other food additives—they'd need to prove they're safe before being sold to the public, and they'd have to follow specific labeling requirements so consumers know exactly what they're buying.

The bill makes it illegal to sell CBD-infused foods that don't meet these new standards. This means companies currently selling CBD products without FDA approval would need to either reformulate their products to comply or stop selling them. The rules would take effect immediately once the law passes, even though the FDA might need more time to write out all the detailed regulations. One important exception: dietary supplements containing CBD would be handled differently and wouldn't fall under these same food regulations, keeping them in their own regulatory category.

For consumers, this means more protection and transparency. You'd know that any CBD food product on store shelves has been evaluated for safety and contains what the label says it does. For companies selling CBD products, this creates a clearer path forward—they'll know what the government requires rather than operating in a gray area. However, this could also mean fewer CBD products on the market initially, as companies work to meet the new standards, and prices might increase as businesses invest in compliance and testing.

CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act of 2023

Griffith, H. Morgan

CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act of 2023 This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate food containing cannabidiol (CBD) derived from hemp as a food additive. (The FDA has determined that food containing added CBD cannot be sold in interstate commerce.) Under this bill, in order to be sold, a food containing CBD derived from hemp must conform with current FDA requirements pertaining to food additives or be generally recognized as safe (GRAS). (Under current law, a food additive with the GRAS designation is not subject to FDA premarket review and approval requirements.) In addition, such a food must comply with all other relevant FDA and labeling requirements. Such a food shall be exempt from an existing provision that prohibits the sale of a food containing an additive that is (1) an FDA-approved drug or biological product, or (2) subject to certain clinical investigations. The FDA must issue regulations pertaining to such foods that specify (1) the maximum amount of CBD derived from hemp per serving, (2) labeling and packaging requirements, and (3) any conditions for intended use.