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Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act
3/13/2024, 12:24 AM
Summary of Bill S 2451
The Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2451, 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 their products are safe for consumers to use. This would include testing for contaminants such as pesticides and heavy metals, as well as ensuring that products are accurately labeled with their ingredients and potency.
Additionally, the bill aims to increase access to hemp products by removing certain restrictions on the sale and distribution of these products. This would make it easier for consumers to purchase hemp products for personal use, as well as for businesses to sell these products in a legal and regulated manner. Overall, the Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act seeks to strike a balance between ensuring consumer safety and increasing access to hemp products. By regulating the production and sale of these products, the bill aims to protect consumers while also promoting the growth of the hemp industry in the United States.
The bill includes provisions that would require hemp producers to adhere to strict quality control standards in order to ensure that their products are safe for consumers to use. This would include testing for contaminants such as pesticides and heavy metals, as well as ensuring that products are accurately labeled with their ingredients and potency.
Additionally, the bill aims to increase access to hemp products by removing certain restrictions on the sale and distribution of these products. This would make it easier for consumers to purchase hemp products for personal use, as well as for businesses to sell these products in a legal and regulated manner. Overall, the Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act seeks to strike a balance between ensuring consumer safety and increasing access to hemp products. By regulating the production and sale of these products, the bill aims to protect consumers while also promoting the growth of the hemp industry in the United States.
Congressional Summary of S 2451
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 2451
Bill S 2451 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill S 2451 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 20, 2023. Bill S 2451's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 20, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2451
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2451
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Alternative treatments
- Food supply, safety, and labeling
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2451
Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act
Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act
A bill to allow for hemp-derived cannabidiol and hemp-derived cannabidiol containing substances in dietary supplements and food.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2451
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