CBD products are being used increasingly for conditions that are proven to benefit from the properties of the compound. The popular plant derivative is also increasingly being used for conditions that are yet to be proven to benefit from the use of CBD.
This is a matter of concern since other than the FDA-approved drug Epidiolex containing CBD, no other CBD products are regulated for quality by any regulatory agency. This results in the production and sale of low-quality and fake CBD products with unsubstantiated claims of helping with many medical conditions. This trend can turn dangerous for the health of the general population since low-grade CBD products may end up causing harm to users due to the presence of contaminants or other toxic contents.
Quality Control In Procurement
High-quality pure CBD can be extracted from excellent-quality plant parts. Procuring raw materials for CBD extraction plays an important part in ensuring the quality of the end product. Opting to use plant parts free of pesticides and residual fertilizers is a good way to ensure the high quality of the final CBD product. Care should also be taken while transporting and processing the raw materials for extraction to avoid the inclusion of contaminants that can hamper the quality of the product.
Quality Control In Manufacturing
Testing the product for purity at every step of the manufacturing process is a great way to ensure that the product is being made adhering to the expected level of quality. Periodic testing can also help avoid unwanted chemicals or other components from the same plant parts getting mixed with pure CBD. In addition to keeping the quality in check during manufacturing, third-party testing can be done at the end of the process to ensure that the product meets all the quality requirements to be graded as a high-quality CBD product.
Quality Control In Packaging
All the care taken during the procurement and extraction should be extended to packaging as well to keep the product combination as per guidelines and to keep it free of residual toxins. Other compounds that are also ingredients of the final product may get added in more or sometimes less quantity than intended if the packaging process is not done under strict quality control measures.
Buying products from manufacturers who are reliable and responsible is a good way to ensure the quality of the CBD products that you consume.