Does Amazon Sell CBD Oil?
CBD is not sold on Amazon because it’s illegal for Amazon to actually sell CBD. As a loophole, sellers will market “hemp oil” which does not fall under Amazon’s policies on ‘drugs and drug paraphernalia’. Despite the fact CBD is legal in the USA under the Farm Bill, it’s still considered a regulated product. Here’s Amazon’s stance on it:
“Products containing cannabidiol (CBD), a Schedule I Controlled Substance, including but not limited to: Rich Hemp Oil containing CBD, Full-spectrum hemp oil containing CBD, Products that have been identified as containing CBD by LegitScript” cannot be sold on the site.
Excerpt from Amazon Seller Central
Since Amazon sells Hemp Oil that contains CBD, should you buy it?
In Short, No. Do not purchase CBD oil (hemp oil)on Amazon. I’ll get into the details below but here are some cliffs of why you should not buy CBD oil on Amazon!
- It’s against Amazon’s policy to sell CBD oil
- All potential CBD is marketed as “Hemp Oil” or Hemp Extract”
- Products, not lab tested meaning you can’t see exact amounts of CBD or other cannabinoids if any
- You can’t shop full-spectrum CBD on Amazon (which we recommend when purchasing CBD oil)
- There are much better options when purchasing CBD oil
Why You Should Never Buy CBD Oil (Hemp Oil) on Amazon
When you look at the numerous CBD products for sale on Amazon, you will see a few things they all have in common. First, none of them mention anything about CBD; instead, you’ll see a lot of ‘hemp extract’ being thrown around. While CBD exists in hemp, hemp extract isn’t guaranteed to contain CBD.
All this regulatory oversight of CBD sales on Amazon hasn’t stopped people from doing just that: selling CBD oil on Amazon. However, the only way to do this is by jumping through loopholes with a lack of transparency in labeling products and marketing “hemp”.
Humans grow hemp for a wide variety of things, including bio-fuel, clothing, rope, building materials, food, and paper etc.
So, you see, any product that contains any of these nutrients can legally claim to be ‘hemp extract.’ While (almost) nobody is arguing that hemp is good for people and the planet, a product does not have to contain CBD to be called hemp extract.
Don’t get me wrong; I’m not sitting here telling you that none of the CBD oil, er…I mean, hemp extract, for sale on Amazon is legitimate and of good quality. There remains the possibility that you can stumble onto a real gem when shopping for CBD on Amazon, but it’s far from certain.
Exactly Why Shouldn’t I Buy CBD on Amazon, You Ask
The problem is that by deciding to buy CBD oil on Amazon, you are burdening yourself with several tiresome steps to ensure what you are spending money on is indeed what you desire when you don’t have to.
Also, you’re not going to have the amount of CBD (or other cannabinoids) clearly stated on the label – and knowing the dosage is important, especially for those hoping to treat more severe conditions such as Parkinson’s or Multiple Sclerosis.
On top of that, you’ll have to dig much deeper to find out where they source their hemp for extraction and cross your fingers that it’s not from a toxic region in China or India (where many vendors source their agricultural hemp).
Worse yet, don’t expect to see any Certificates of Analysis (CoA) that prove their CBD product is free from common contaminants like heavy metals, pesticides, residual solvents, and microbials.
Another benefit of CoA’s is seeing the breakdown of cannabinoid content. This chart can be very helpful for condition-specific product searching, as certain cannabinoids (take CBG, CBN, and CBDv for example) are coming to light for being more effective than their counterparts at allaying certain maladies.
If Not Amazon, Where Should I Buy CBD Oil?
There are plenty of great resources to research CBD. You can look at CBD reviews from top brands to discover who sells what, whether or not their products are safe, and what actual customers say about them. You’ll want to purchase from top CBD brands like Joy Organics or seed to sale companies like Charlotte’s Web who solely focus on growing their own hemp and manufacturing their own CBD in the USA.
Avoid brands that make medical claims and avoid CBD that’s derived from non-USA hemp. We recommend shopping full-spectrum rather than isolates.
You are your own person and can make your own decisions, but we hope that after reading this you feel empowered to find the absolute best CBD product for your needs!
As always, consult with your healthcare provider before embarking on any natural products regimen.
