Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act

Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act

This bill allows hemp and hemp-derived ingredients to be included in food and dietary supplements.

Current law prohibits, with limited exceptions, the sale of food and dietary supplements that contain an ingredient that is an active ingredient in (1) an approved drug, or (2) a drug for which there have been substantial and publicly known clinical investigations. This bill exempts hemp and hemp-derived ingredients, such as hemp-derived cannabidiol, from this prohibition.

The Food and Drug Administration may establish labeling and packaging requirements for such foods and dietary supplements.

The Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4849, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to regulate the production and sale of hemp products in order to ensure consumer safety and access to these products.

The bill includes provisions that would require hemp producers to adhere to strict quality control standards in order to ensure that products are safe for consumption. This would include testing for contaminants such as pesticides and heavy metals, as well as ensuring accurate labeling of products.

Additionally, the bill aims to increase access to hemp products for consumers by removing barriers to production and sale. This would include allowing for the interstate transportation of hemp products and removing restrictions on the marketing and advertising of these products. Overall, the Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act seeks to promote the growth of the hemp industry while also protecting consumers from potentially harmful products. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo changes before being voted on.