The FDA Objects To The Sale And Marketing Of Nasal, Ophthalmic And Inhalable CBD Products
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The FDA sent out new warning letters on December 22nd
On December 22, the Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) issued new warning letters to five companies that illegally sold and marketed unapproved CBD products, which the companies claimed could prevent, diagnose, mitigate, treat or cure various medical conditions.
This latest round of enforcement actions was triggered by specific concerns with the manner in which many of these CBD products were administered, namely through nasal, ophthalmic and inhalation routes.
The five recipients of these warning letters are:
- Bee Delightful, a Texas company, that claimed its “Canna Bees Rescue Blend,” a blend of honey and CBD, has the potential to reduce chronic pain, inflammation, depression and anxiety, to name a few. But what most likely triggered the FDA to target this company were claims that this blend of honey and CBD could help fight “the invisible enemies out there.” The FDA has repeatedly explained that it is focusing on companies selling fraudulent COVID-19 products, which it deems to be major threats to public health.
- G & L Wellness, LLC, a Wisconsin company, that sells and markets eye drops for pets and humans, which it both marketed as a “multi-symptom eye-care solution.”
- New Leaf Pharmaceuticals, LLC, a Connecticut company, that advertised CBD nasal sprays that the FDA described as “especially concerning from a public health perspective” because of their rapid absorption into the blood stream. Moreover, New Leaf Pharmaceuticals made egregious medical claims about its products, including their ability to reduce the risk of artery blockage and combat tumor and cancer cells.
- NextL3vel Service Group, LLC dba This Stuff Is Good For You, a Nevada-based company, that sells and markets CBD pet shampoo, dog treat as well as CBD tinctures, eye drops and vapes for human consumption. Like in the New Leaf Pharmaceuticals warning letter, the FDA took issue with the fact that the company was making claims that target vulnerable populations. In this case, one of NextL3vel Service Group’s social media featured a graphic showing a young child next to the message “CBD FOR CHILDREN ADD/ADHD.”
- Wellness Biosciences Rx, another Texas company, that sells a CBD inhaler and CBD topicals. The FDA took particular issue with the metered inhaler “because the ingredients and potential impurities in oral inhalation sprays may trigger laryngospasm and bronchospasm and may be toxic to the tissues in the upper or lower airways.”
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