CBD label literacy is a must for anyone who’s shopping for, buying, or consuming CBD oil products. But, understanding what’s included in CBD labeling can be confusing for the uninitiated. Learning how to read a CBD label just takes a little info and practice.
We’re consolidating the basics of reading CBD oil product labels here for you. Familiarize yourself and then spend a bit of time going over the labels of various CBD products. You’ll develop expert-level skills in no time!
CBD oil products are becoming more popular all the time and for good reason. CBD has been shown to have a wide range of uses for supporting health and wellness — including reducing anxiety and inflammation, alleviating pain, improving sleep quality, and more.(1)
But how can you be sure the CBD you're scoping out is likely to do what you hope it'll do? Well, CBD oil labels are a great place to start!
It's important to know that not all CBD oil products are created equal. Different companies will produce different types of CBD oils with different levels of CBD, THC, and other cannabinoids. This is why it’s critical to read the label and internalize what it's telling you before purchasing any CBD product.
Reading the label can help you determine a host of things like:
Given that you're putting this product into or onto your body — and you probably strive to be the savviest consumer possible — this is valuable info.
These details will help you decide if a particular product is well suited to your needs and preferences and likely to be effective, safe, and a good value.
CBD label design will vary across product lines and brands. No surprise here.
However, there are certain CBD product label requirements mandated by the federal government. And many states have specific additional mandatory CBD labeling inclusions.
All this means you should see more or less the same information and CBD terminology on every legitimate CBD product label — it just might be laid out or formatted differently from one maker to the next.
Federal CBD product label requirements dictate that product labels include the following details.(2) (We'll use Martha Stewart CBD Wellness Gummies as a working example.)
State CBD product label requirements sometimes go above and beyond the federal ones. Some states actually require a scannable QR code or barcode, website address, or other way to access additional details about the CBD product or company.
Similar to what must be on CBD oil product labels, there are things that must not be there. No-nos include:(3)
Failure to properly label CBD products can land CBD makers in hot water legally and shake the trust of consumers. Offenders can get warning letters, fines, and more from various governmental agencies. And noncompliance with labeling rules can turn customers away, which isn’t good for a business that wants to stay in business.
Reading CBD product labels is going to become second nature to you PDQ — if you stick with some simple tips and guidance.
We live in the Information Age, after all!
So, think of a company's other product literature (packaging, inserts, etc.), websites, social content, and videos as “extensions” of the label.
By this, we aren't insinuating that there are the exact same informational requirements for CBD product labels. Rather, we mean that you can mine a ton of useful info from these sources. Use them to your advantage!
Knock-offs are no joke. You need to know what to look for when buying CBD products. When you select real CBD products that are high quality, you can consume them with the confidence that you are getting the stated and or your desired amounts of CBD.
You’ll find your true CBD superstars by following these best practices:
Reading CBD oil product labels is easy if you know what to look for. Labels reveal info you need — like what the product is, how much CBD is in each serving, and more — to help you pick high-quality CBD products that fit your needs and preferences.
Yes. CBD products must be labeled. While CBD product label requirements vary by state, federal rules require that labels include what the product is, how much of the product’s ingredients are in the container, a list of ingredients, and nutritional info.
Numbers you'll see on a CBD product label include: THC content, CBD content, nutritional details, and product size and count. Most of the numbers tell you how CBD-potent the product is per serving and how many doses are in the container. The THC number clues you into whether or not the product is Farm-Bill legal and might yield psychoactive effects.
To ensure you get a high-quality and safe product, you have to do some due diligence. Read labels carefully and verify the CBD against the certificate of analysis. Look for quality ingredients, like CBD made from organic hemp. Only buy products that have been tested by an independent third-party lab. Only purchase from a reputable seller, ideally one that’s earned a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification and offers a strong money-back guarantee. Consider online reviews, ratings, and testimonials as well as recommendations from people you trust.
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