Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act

Key Points

• The FDA would gain the power to regulate hemp-derived products like CBD and Delta-8. This means companies would have to register with the government and follow strict rules to ensure their products are not contaminated with dangerous chemicals, heavy metals, or mold.
• A new national law would set the minimum age to buy these products at 21. To protect children, the policy would also ban products that look like candy, animals, or cartoon characters, and it would require packaging to be child-resistant.
• Every product would be required to have a clear label. These labels must show exactly how much THC is in each serving, provide warnings for pregnant women, and include a special universal symbol so people can easily see the product contains cannabis.
• Most flavored vape products containing cannabinoids would be banned. Only certain natural hemp scents would be allowed, which is a move designed to make these products less appealing to minors.
• The policy sets a default limit of 5 milligrams of THC per serving for states that do not already have their own rules. It also requires products like gummies or drinks to be easy to divide into single servings so people do not accidentally take too much.
• Millions of dollars would be spent on research to understand how these products affect health and driving. States could also receive grants to help police detect impaired drivers and educate the public about the risks of using cannabis before getting behind the wheel.