FDA Issues More Warning Letters Regarding the Marketing of Cannabidiol-Containing Product
Yesterday the FTC issued letters to three unidentified companies warning that their advertising of CBD oils, tinctures, capsules, “gummies” and creams may violate FTC rules. The Commission issued similar letters in April to Nutra Pure, PotNetwork Hold and Advanced Pain.
The companies are being warned regarding unsubstantiated claims related to a number of different cannabidiol (CBD)-containing products. Each of the companies have made claims in their advertising that their products can treat or cure a number of diseases and health conditions, including cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy and other chronic, debilitating and even deadly conditions. Multiple claims were also made regarding their products effectiveness as a painkiller, in one instance claiming that CBD “works like magic” to relieve “even the most agonizing pain” better than opioids.
The FTC has given each of the companies 15 days to address the Commission’s concerns via a review of all claims and customer testimonials to ensure that they are supported by “competent and reliable scientific evidence.” A failure to address the FTC’s concerns may result in legal action against the companies, including injunctions and orders to refund money to customers.
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