The legalization of hemp has led to the growth of hemp-derived products. Cannabidiol (CBD) products claim many health benefits and are considered a dietary supplement unregulated by the FDA in the US.
The form of CBD product ranges from beverages, oils, gummies to topical creams, and vape pens.
And what we as consumers don’t know about it is a lot. In the June 2022 edition of the Journal of Cannabis Research, a study reported that label accuracy of unregulated CBD products is very much needed.
After testing 80 purported CBD products they found most did not contain what the label claimed it contained. The study focused on oil products and the products were purchased online and at various stores.
The authors of the study add this to other similar studies from several countries that all demonstrate that CBD content in over-the-counter products is frequently labelled incorrectly. They also called for improved manufacturing practices and testing standards.
