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Labeling with Love or Lethal Consequences for CBD Containing Products

The reauthorization of hemp due to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill) has caused a proliferation of products that contain cannabidiol (CBD). While CBD is considered ‘legal’ under the Farm-Bill, there are concerns that the labeling of CBD products is inaccurate, and that the products may contain other cannabinoids, including Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive compound in marijuana. Other concerns include the potential for conversion of CBD to other cannabinoids during analysis of biological matrices and in acidic foods and beverages. Incorrect labeling and/or conversion can lead to false positives during analysis and unintentional ingestion of THC, which may result in impairment and/or positive drug tests. In this presentation, Dr. Lawrance Mullen provides a landscape of the public health impact of CBD, the importance of proper analytical technique to prevent false positive drug tests, and the results of a study conducted on acidic foods and beverages.

This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on May 18, 2023.

Date Published: March 18, 2023