The risks associated with inadequate regulation of cannabis are a significant concern. Without proper regulatory frameworks, there could be issues with product safety, quality control, and consumer protection. This could lead to public health risks, including exposure to contaminated or mislabeled products.
Effective regulation is necessary to ensure that cannabis products are safe, consistent, and accurately labeled. It also plays a crucial role in preventing underage access and misuse. The challenge lies in developing regulations that are stringent enough to protect public health while also being flexible enough to adapt to new research and changing societal attitudes.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides guidelines on the regulation of drugs and substances, which could be adapted for cannabis, available at FDA.gov.
