Samantha Dietle will present on the regulatory landscape for CBD-infused products, and federal and state enforcement actions during the session titled "Clearing the smoke: Navigating the new world of cannabis" at the Food Marketing Institute's 2019 Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Conference.

Fueled by the 2018 Farm Bill, consumer interest in cannabis-infused products is at an all-time high. Still, hemp-derived ingredients, including cannabidiol (CBD), remain subject to regulation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and states. This session will cover the rise of CBD-infused products on the market and how the FDA views CBD as an unlawful food or dietary supplement ingredient.

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