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FDA Cracks Down on Vape Products; Experts Say More Action Needed

Alex Gonzales

The FDA has taken action to crack down on the sale of unauthorized e-cigarettes. Experts say now it is time for enforceable action to keep youths safe.

Urban farmer Demarkius Medley stopped growing hemp partly because the U.S Food and Drug Administration has not issued regulations for CBD yet.

Agriculture

Farmers are still waiting for CBD product regulation 5 years after U.S. legalized hemp

Eva Tesfaye

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced last month that it will not apply dietary supplement regulations to the hemp product CBD. The announcement has been frustrating for hemp farmers who have been waiting years for regulation.

Health & Wellness

FDA Continues To Warn Consumers About Contaminated Hand Sanitizer

The FDA is continuing to warn consumers about contaminated hand sanitizer.Over 150 hand sanitizers are currently included on the FDA’s warning list. These…

A person using hand sanitizer on their hands.

Health & Wellness

FDA Warns Against Methanol In Hand Sanitizers

The FDA is warning consumers about hand sanitizers which may be toxic - because they're made with methanol. There have been no reports of injuries from…

Agriculture

FDA To CBD Retailers: Don’t Make Unfounded Health Claims

Madelyn Beck

Federal agencies are scrambling to establish regulations for hemp and hemp products as farmers in the Midwest and around the country start growing the...