The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its guidance on CBD, warning consumers that the compound "has the potential to harm you."
The update is the strongest stance the agency has taken on the compound and notes serious concerns with the widespread use of the substance. The agency also announced that it sent warning letters to 15 companies for illegally selling products with CBD in ways that violate current law.
The FDA has struggled to regulate CBD and is currently reviewing whether or not it will allow the compound to be treated like a dietary supplement, akin to Vitamin C or fish oil.
It is currently illegal under federal rules to add CBD to food or drink, though the agency has not strictly enforced that law. The agency has, however, sent warning letters to companies that make outlandish health claims while marketing CBD products, including claims that the substance can treat cancer, dementia or other serious diseases.
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