HB 18-1295

House Bill 18-1295, which has been signed into law, clarifies that food and cosmetic products containing industrial hemp are not considered unsafe or falsely labeled. This means companies can legally include hemp in their products without fear of violating state regulations. The Department of Public Health and Environment will oversee the registration process for businesses that want to sell, manufacture, process, or store these hemp-containing products. This bill affects anyone involved in the production or sale of food and cosmetics with industrial hemp ingredients.

Official Summary

The bill establishes that food and cosmetics are not adulterated or misbranded by virtue of containing industrial hemp. The bill also sets forth the department of public health and environment's powers with regard to applicants and registrants engaged in, or attempting to engage in, the wholesale food selling, manufacturing, processing, or storage of an industrial hemp product, as that term is defined in the bill. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

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