LegitScript CBD Certification lets you demonstrate your product quality and confidently navigate changing regulations. Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about our process and services. Eligibility Do you certify CBD products or websites? We certify both individual CBD products and websites that sell 100% LegitScript-certified CBD products. Your website may qualify for LegitScript CBD Website Certification if all of your CBD products are LegitScript-certified. Refer to the list of certified products on the application pricing page. If any of your websites sell CBD products that are not LegitScript-certified, your website will not qualify for certification. What jurisdictions do you cover? The program includes products and/or websites that target customers in the United States. However, manufacturers, merchants, and retailers don't necessarily need to be based in the US, so long as they comply with all relevant US laws, state-specific laws in the jurisdictions where they are shipping or marketing, and the laws in the country where they are located. As the program grows and the legal landscape becomes clearer, we hope to expand to other jurisdictions. Do extractors, distillers, and other intermediaries qualify for certification and, if so, how does that work? At the moment, our program only covers finished products with a UPC code and websites selling those products. While we will review documentation regarding the processing of raw hemp ingredients, we aren't currently certifying manufacturers of raw materials. Product Scope What products are in scope for certification? Examples of in-scope products include cosmetics, soaps, topicals, and other products that are in compliance with USDA, FDA, FTC, and DEA regulations, as well as state-specific laws. Can I get my CBD supplements or foods certified? Not yet. The FDA currently considers CBD to be an impermissible ingredient in foods and dietary supplements. Edible CBD products do not qualify for CBD Website Certification at this time. However, LegitScript is actively following FDA discussions and may expand the scope of CBD certification if the regulatory landscape changes. Can I submit other CBD products if I make CBD foods or supplements? Yes. While edible CBD products are not eligible for CBD Product Certification, a manufacturer may submit other CBD products, such as cosmetics and topicals, for LegitScript CBD Product Certification, so long as the products are compliant with state and federal regulations. Are products containing THC eligible? Delta-9 THC and marijuana are considered to be Schedule I controlled substances by the US DEA. Until THC is rescheduled, companies facilitating the sale of THC products in the United States are generally ineligible for LegitScript Certification. Furthermore, any CBD product with a THC level of more than 0.3% is ineligible for certification. Products containing other forms of hemp-derived THC, such as Delta-8 THC, are also ineligible for certification. Do private label products need to get certified? Yes, all products with a unique UPC will require submission, review, and certification prior to earning the LegitScript-certified product designation. Do CBD oils and tinctures qualify for certification? Without reviewing the particular product, we're unable to give a definitive answer. However, products sold for uses in line with state and federal guidelines may qualify for certification. Products intended to be taken orally or sublingually are generally not certifiable at this point. The types of products that may be eligible for certification include, but are not limited to, whole hemp flowers, cosmetics, and topicals. Application Process How long does CBD certification take? Application time varies, depending on the complexity of the application, applicant responsiveness, and the sufficiency and transparency of the answers provided. It's important to note that applications are reviewed in the order they are received. Because each application review is unique, we are unable to give time estimates. Should the CBD manufacturer or reseller apply for certification? Certification can be pursued at the product level by most entities in the chain of commerce for a CBD product, including manufacturers, co-manufacturers, website operators, or sellers. If sellers are interested in becoming LegitScript-certified, all CBD products on their websites must be LegitScript-certified. Who can I speak to about my application? If you have questions or concerns about an application that you have already submitted, you can contact us at [email protected]. Our customer success team responds to queries in the order they are received. We're happy to give general information, and also help answer questions about supporting documentation; however, we are unable to give estimates regarding the timeline of any application's review. Please check your spam folder in case any email communication has been filtered by your email provider. Certification Process How are you ensuring supply chain integrity? We review documentation regarding all steps in the manufacturing process. From state hemp cultivation and processing licenses to GMP compliance, we assess product supply chains to ensure they're following all applicable regulatory requirements as well as following best practices. Where are your partner labs located? We have two lab partners so you can choose the lab you prefer. Deibel Laboratories is located in many states across the US. Anresco Laboratories is headquartered in California but has branches in several other states. How often do you require product testing? At this time, we require annual product testing. Additionally, the LegitScript Certification Team reserves the right to perform purchases and testing of certified products at any time to ensure consistency and quality. Do you monitor claims made about CBD products? Yes. Claims are monitored on all applicant websites and product packaging. We require applicants to follow the rules set by the FDA about permissible health claims and unsubstantiated benefits. For product applications, we will monitor the language used on the product label. (For example, a tincture cannot say "shrinks tumors" on the label, and the marketing posted on a website cannot make disease claims.) Pricing How does pricing work? Pricing is on a per-product and per-website basis. See our CBD Certification pricing page for details. Certified Websites Will you have a list available of CBD certified companies/products for distributors and resellers to view? Yes, in the near future. As we certify products, we will add them to the CBD Website Certification enrollment form at my.legitscript.com. They will be listed under the dropdown menu question, "What products have been certified by LegitScript?" Will certification help me get a merchant account? It might. LegitScript is currently working with a select number of large internet and payment partners to integrate our certification program over the coming months in a way that will mitigate their regulatory risk. LegitScript is trusted by major credit card companies as well as the world's largest advertising and e-commerce platforms, including Visa, Google, Bing, Facebook, Amazon, and more. Is there ongoing monitoring of compliance with the Certification Standards? LegitScript performs ongoing monitoring throughout a CBD merchant's certification period to ensure compliance. The LegitScript seal displays "LegitScript Monitored" to reflect ongoing monitoring. Are certified products/websites required to use the LegitScript seal? Certified CBD merchants are encouraged to display their custom LegitScript seal on their certified product and/or certified website, but they are not required to do so. The LegitScript seal uses custom code to display the date, which shows customers that you are current and active in your certification. What happens when a product or website is reported through LegitScript's reporting function? We take product and website reporting seriously and make reasonable attempts to investigate the veracity of the claims. If we determine that a company needs to be reported to the appropriate authorities, we promptly do so. If you see a potentially problematic product or website, we encourage you to report it here. 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