Synthetic Cannabinoids Could Be Federally Banned Under New Senate Bill To Regulate Hemp-Derived Products
Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act (CSRA) on Wednesday, aiming to establish a federal framework for regulating hemp-derived cannabinoids like CBD and Delta-8 THC. The legislation seeks to protect public health by setting national standards on age restrictions, safety testing and labeling for hemp products.
FDA To Oversee Hemp Product Safety And Access
Wyden’s CSRA proposes a national age limit of 21 for purchasing hemp-derived cannabinoid products and mandates that all such products undergo safety and manufacturing testing to ensure clean processes. The bill empowers the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to recall or ban cannabis products containing dangerous chemicals or additives, ensuring truth in labeling.
“Just like the tobacco industry marketing cigarettes to young people, nobody should be slapping fun cartoons and glitzy candy wrapper packaging on cannabis products meant for adults,” Wyden stated in a press release. “A federal floor for regulation of hemp products is non-negotiable to ensure that consumers aren’t put at risk by untested products of unknown origin. My legislation will ensure that adult consumers know what they’re getting, and that hemp products are never sold or marketed to children.”
Synthetic Cannabinoids Would Face Federal Ban
The legislation allows states to impose their own regulations on hemp-derived products …