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Leading consumer advocate urges \u2018buyer beware\u2019 as busiest shopping season of the year gets underway<\/em><\/p>\n Media contact: National Consumers League \u2013 Carol McKay, carolm@nclnet.org, (412) 945-3242\u00a0or Taun Sterling, tauns@nclnet.org, (202)\u00a0207-2832<\/span><\/p>\n Washington, DC\u2014<\/span>Sally Greenberg, executive director of the National Consumers League<\/a> and a convening partner of Consumers for Safe CBD<\/a>, today released the following statement in response to FDA\u2019s recent action regarding CBD:<\/p>\n \u201cThe decision by the FDA to send 15 new warning letters and remind consumers of potential harm caused by untested and illegal CBD is a step forward in keeping millions of Americans safe. While regular communication from the FDA is helpful, it\u2019s critical that we pursue tangible actions that will lead to broad awareness and prevent the sale of harmful CBD products in a marketplace that is growing by the day. This includes enforcing existing regulations regarding labeling and ingredients, as well as setting safe concentration levels. We cannot wake up a year from now and wish that we had done something when there are practical and achievable solutions right in front of us. Our recent polling shows that 83 percent of registered voters<\/a> support regulating CBD. We need the gold standard that the FDA provides now more than ever.<\/p>\n \u201cToday marks the start of the busiest shopping season of the year. As consumers head to stores and browse the Internet for deals, we are urging buyer beware when it comes to CBD products. The risk of not getting what you pay for and, even worse, putting one\u2019s own health in jeopardy is far too great. Until the FDA steps in with its stamp of approval, we have no choice but to warn consumers to avoid unregulated CBD products and encourage family and friends to do the same.<\/p>\n \u201cThe National Consumers League and Consumers for Safe CBD will continue to work with advocates, policymakers and other stakeholders to ensure that we keep people safe, provide a much-needed sense of clarity and put the interests of the consumer first.\u201d<\/p>\n Learn more about the CBD Myths and Facts HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n Learn more about what could be in CBD products HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n