Ben & Jerry’s CBD ice cream is in the works, but isn’t available just yet.

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Here’s what to know about the Ben & Jerry’s CBD ice cream.

• The company is already working on the ice cream, but can’t release it yet.
• This is due to restrictions from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• These restrictions don’t allow companies to use CBD oil in foods or beverages.
• However, the FDA is currently looking over the matter and may make a change to this stance.
• If this takes place, it will result in a change at the federal level that would allow CBD in foods and drinks.
• According to the ice cream company, it has plans to release its Ben & Jerry’s CBD ice cream if this change occurs.
• Due to the nature of the product and legal situations, there currently isn’t a release window for the product.
• It’s also worth noting that the FDA is holding a public hearing on the legalization of CBD in food and beverages today.
• The agency will also be allowing public comments on the hearing until July 2, 2019.
• Fans of the company that want to try out that Ben & Jerry’s CBD ice cream are advised to submit their comments to the FDA.
• This could help influence the FDA’s decision concerning letting companies add CBD oil to foods and beverages.

You can learn more about the Ben & Jerry’s CBD ice cream and the FDA’s public hearing at this link.

As of this writing, William White did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities.