FDA, delta-8 THC, FTC, Snacks, Health The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have issued warnings to cannabis companies about their continued selling of “copycat” food products containing delta-8 THC.
According to the FDA website , Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, or Delta-8 THC, is a psychoactive compound found in the cannabis sativa plant, which includes both marijuana and hemp varieties. Although delta-8 THC is one of over 100 cannabinoids naturally produced by the cannabis plant, it is present in very small amounts. However, nearly all the delta-8 THC available for purchase is lab-made using cannabidiol (CBD) from hemp plants along with various chemicals. This synthetic delta-8 THC is much more potent than the small amounts naturally found in the cannabis plant.
“It is important for consumers to be aware that Delta-8 THC products have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA for safe use in any context. They may be marketed in ways that put the public health at risk and should especially be kept out of reach of children and pets,” the FDA stressed.
Five companies, including Hippy Hood and Earthly Hemps, received the warnings, stating that they are violating the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. These products could potentially confuse buyers, particularly minors, into buying the popular snacks without realizing that they contain delta-8 THC. These THC-infused products look nearly identical to name-brand items, such as Chips Ahoy or Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
The FDA noted the potential danger of leaving these products on the market.
“Inadequate or confusing labeling can result in children or unsuspecting adults consuming products with a strong resemblance to popular snacks and candies that contain delta-8 THC without realizing it,” explained FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner Namandjé Bumpus, Ph.D., in the news release.
She added, “As accidental ingestion and/or overconsumption of Delta-8 THC-containing products could pose considerable health risks, the companies who sell these illegal products are demonstrating complete neglect for consumer safety. The FDA will continue to work to safeguard the health and safety of U.S. consumers by monitoring the marketplace and taking action when companies sell products that threaten public health.”
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The FDA Isn’t Here For Cannabis Companies Branding THC Products That Favor Popular Snacks
