Senator Wyden introduced legislation in an effort to create a
new regulatory class of products that would consist of hemp-derived
cannabis products. While products that are hemp-derived and have
low levels of delta-9 THC are not regulated by the Drug Enforcement
Administration, they can still be regulated by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) as foods, dietary supplements, drugs, or
medical foods. This proposed legislation would provide a new
distinct regulatory class specifically for these products, allowing
them to remain on the market under FDA regulation.
Senator Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) has introduced new
legislation that would regulate the hemp-derived cannabinoid
industry. The "Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act"
would establish a regulatory regime for products that contain hemp
cannabinoids. The law would require manufacturers to register with
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and test their products
for potency, pesticides, heavy metals,
