CBD products have become widely available, making it essential for food companies to understand key regulations. CBD comes from hemp or cannabis, and while the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bills expanded legal hemp production, CBD in food remains under FDA oversight. The FDA maintains strict control and has historically issued enforcement actions against unapproved claims or unsafe practices. To avoid violations, companies must understand the differences between hemp and cannabis, follow federal guidelines, monitor evolving enforcement trends, and ensure product safety through proper sourcing, testing, and labeling.

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