The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to five companies for selling products labeled as containing delta-8-THC in ways that violate the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. 

With cannabis-derived products outpacing the existing science and imposing massive health concerns, in October 2021 the FDA issued a “Cannabis-derived products data acceleration plan” to detect safety signals and accelerate research studies.

The US Food and Drug Administration announced that it intends to propose that “Acacia (Gum Arabic)” also known as gum acacia, be included as part of the FDA's definition of dietary fiber. The action is being taken in response to a citizen petition from Nexira, Alland & Robert and Importers Service Corporation.

HEMAMI™ is a yeast-derived heme protein that provides umami flavor and meaty aroma to burgers, sausages, chicken, and other plant-based meat alternatives.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol) oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex, a genetic disorder characterized by growth of numerous noncancerous tumors.