Senate Considers Bill on Hemp/CBD in Food

On May 19, 2021, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the “Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act” (Senate Bill), to remove statutory hurdles on the use of hemp, hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD), and other hemp derivatives in food and dietary supplements.  The Senate Bill would also allow federal officials... Continue Reading