Cannabidiol (CBD) has rapidly become a significant player in the health and wellness industry, sourced from both hemp and cannabis plants.
This ingredient, along with other cannabinoids, has sparked diverse reactions ranging from curiosity to skepticism.
In the United States, the lack of federal regulations surrounding CBD adds complexity to understanding its impact on consumer health and safety.
At Legal CBD Idaho, we are deeply committed to providing accurate, research-based, and expert-validated information, especially on complex subjects like CBD and other cannabinoids derived from hemp and cannabis.
The Legal Landscape of CBD By legal definition, hemp is a cannabis plant containing no more than 0.3% THC by dry weight, whereas marijuana is defined as cannabis with more than 0.3% THC.
The 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act’s definition of marijuana, legalizing hemp-derived products.
However, the FDA retains authority over hemp products under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), meaning these products must meet the same requirements and standards as other FDA-regulated items.
States vary in their stance on hemp-derived products; while some align with the federal threshold of 0.3% THC, others have different limits, and a few have legalized marijuana entirely.
Currently, CBD is not approved by the FDA for inclusion in food or as a dietary supplement.
Our Stance on CBD Our editorial policy refrains from making unproven or unscientific claims about health, and we do not endorse marijuana-derived products, given their legal status in most states and federal classification.
Like all our health content, claims about CBD must be supported by scientific research to comply with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines.
Under the Farm Bill Act, hemp-derived CBD is generally legal.
In our coverage:
- We exclusively recommend products derived from hemp (containing less than 0.3% THC by dry weight).
- We avoid unsubstantiated claims not backed by scientific evidence.
- We do not endorse CBD products as dietary supplements or essential for a healthy diet or wellness routine.
Our aim is to be your reliable source for safe and accurate CBD information.
All our CBD-related content is meticulously written, edited, and fact-checked.
Additionally, we continuously monitor the evolving legal landscape of CBD and cannabis to ensure our content remains up-to-date and reflective of any legal changes.