13 Jul 2023 --- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have sent cease and desist letters to six companies that sell edible products containing delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive compound derived from cannabis, in packaging that are in some cases nearly identical to common snacks for children. The agencies warned the companies that their advertising may violate the FTC Act, prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts presenting unwarranted health or safety risks. The letters also urged the companies to stop marketing edible delta-8 THC products that imitate conventional foods using packaging likely to appeal to young children and to review all of their marketing and product packaging for similar products.
