CBD Products May Be Mislabeled Due To Lack Of Regulation

According to a CBS News article, cannabidiol or CBD products may not contain what the label indicates.

The compound related to marijuana and derived from hemp falls outside the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While there are signs this could change in the future, CBD’s popularity is on a rapid rise and there is money to be made in the industry—a combination that often lends itself to false advertising and inaccurate content and performance claims.

As indicated in the article, CBS News connected with an independent lab in Colorado to investigate nine CBD products on the market with respect to their labels. The samples were tested for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)—the element in marijuana responsible for the physiological “high”, heavy metals and pesticides, and CBD levels.

While all nine of the CBD products sampled had THC or pesticide and heavy metal content within federal guideline levels, the actual CBD amounts varied wildly from what was posted on the label. One product had more than double the percentage of CBD indicated—210 percent, another had just 10 percent more.

Two of the nine samples had overestimated amounts on the packaging, testing at 60 to 80 percent of what was listed. The four than remained were spot on for amounts of the active ingredient. The takeaway from the assessment was a clear message of “buyer beware”.

Products To Consider Carefully

In the course of Top Class Action’s investigation, we have become aware of a number of CBD oils, gummies, and vaping cartridges whose actual CBD and additive content levels are under question. Here are brand names are products identified as potentially problematic:

• Avid Hemp Gummies
• Ceres Bounty
• Diamond CBD vape additive
• Eco Sciences
• Experience CBD Gummies
• Freedom Wellness
• Funky Monkey vape cartridges
• Green Machine Pods
• Hawaiian Health
• Heady Harvest Gummies
• Magic Puff Hemp Disposables
• New World CBD
• Pheel Goodz
• Puur CBD Vape Cartridge
• Wellbies
• Yolo CBD oil cartridge
• Zilla Pods

Is Hemp A Cover Crop?

According to a May 15, 2019 article posted by WJLA.com, an owner of a USDA organically certified cannabis operation claims that hemp is used overseas as a “cover crop”. What this means is that it is used to clear the soil of contaminants like pesticides and heavy metals in between seasons of food-producing crops. The report goes on to estimate that at least 70 percent of our hemp sources in our currently unregulated commercial environment are located in China.

Scientific studies are underway to investigate CBD’s applicability in treating pediatric seizures. It has been rumored to be effective in bringing down pain levels and inflammation, controlling anxiety, and helping with sleep disorders like insomnia. What the actual truth remains to be seen as investigations continue.

A Florida Class Action Lawsuit

As indicated by an October 14, 2019 article in the Miami Times, a class action lawsuit was recently filed in Florida concerning the misrepresentation of the amount of CBD in products. Plaintiff Kathryn P. alleges testing of approximately $120 worth of gummies purchased from Diamond CBD and First Capital Venture Co. returned results revealing much less active ingredient that the label represented. The report said experts are saying the case is showing the need for more regulation in the industry.

Join a Free CBD Supplements Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you purchased a CBD supplement, it may have contained far less of the active ingredient that you were led to believe, and you may qualify to join this CBD supplement class action lawsuit investigation.

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