Frequently Asked Questions

Examples of in-scope products include cosmetics, soaps, topicals, and other products that are in compliance with USDA, FDA, FTC, and DEA regulations, as well as state-specific laws. Please reference our product application checklist, which aims to provide insight into our review process and assists prospective applicants in understanding how they are currently positioned when preparing to apply for website certification.

Not yet. The FDA currently considers CBD to be an impermissible ingredient in foods and dietary supplements. Edible CBD products do not qualify for CBD Website Certification at this time. However, LegitScript is actively following FDA discussions and may expand the scope of CBD certification if the regulatory landscape changes.

Yes. While edible CBD products are not eligible for CBD Product Certification, a manufacturer may submit other CBD products, such as cosmetics and topicals, for LegitScript CBD Product Certification, so long as the products are compliant with state and federal regulations.

Please note, the sale of non-compliant CBD products does affect the eligibility of a domain and all affiliated domains for website certification. Please reference our website application checklist for additional details regarding problematic affiliations.

Delta-9 THC and marijuana are considered to be Schedule I controlled substances by the US DEA. Until THC is rescheduled, companies facilitating the sale of THC products in the United States are generally ineligible for LegitScript Certification. Furthermore, any CBD product with a THC level of more than 0.3% is ineligible for certification.

Products containing other forms of hemp-derived THC, such as Delta-8 THC, are also ineligible for certification.

Yes, all products with a unique UPC will require submission, review, and certification prior to earning the LegitScript-certified product designation.

Without reviewing the particular product, we're unable to give a definitive answer. However, products sold for uses in line with state and federal guidelines may qualify for certification. Products intended to be taken orally or sublingually are generally not certifiable at this point. The types of products that may be eligible for certification include, but are not limited to, whole hemp flowers, cosmetics, and topicals.