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Peoria County health staff say THC 'hemp drinks' fall outside local food rules, refer cases to state
Summary
A county health official told the committee THC-containing hemp beverages are treated as unapproved additives and typically fall outside local retail-food enforcement, creating jurisdictional gaps that often lead to state referrals rather than local action.
Monica, a Board of Health representative, told the Peoria County Health Committee that THC-containing hemp drinks are not treated as food additives under current federal and state frameworks and therefore often fall outside local retail-food enforcement. "THC hemp drinks are considered unapproved additives, so it's not considered a food product," she said, noting the FDA must approve food additives or declare them generally…
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