Over the last several years, many products intended for human consumption that were once restricted to the pharmaceutical sector and/or classified as controlled substances have been entering traditional food markets. These products typically contain chemicals that are considered psychotropic, very different from traditional foods. Regulators are now having to incorporate these psychotropic products into various regulatory frameworks, and they are not necessarily an easy fit, thus requiring a different approach and skillset in many cases. These products are being intertwined with traditional food products and made readily available to consumers of all ages at a variety of public establishments. This segment will unravel some of the mysteries that surround many of these products and discuss different strategies being used by some in the industry to evade regulation and illegally expand the spaces they were given in which to operate.
Learning Objectives
Attendees will:
- Understand how psychotropic products are making their way into easily accessible food markets.
- Understand concerns surrounding psychotropics being sold as/in food.
- Understand some of the arguments that are being made in attempts to confuse officials and regulators.
- Become familiar with many of the product classes and products commonly available on the market today.
- Understand the necessity for strong scientific backgrounds to filter through illegitimate arguments.
