Michigan Passes Bill to Allow Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids in Food and Dietary Supplements
House Bill 5058 amends Michigan’s Food Law—a major step forward for the hemp industry.
Michigan legislators have passed House Bill 5058, which amends the state’s Food Law (2000 PA 92) to clarify the legal status of hemp-derived cannabinoids in food products and dietary supplements.
The Key Language
The critical provision for the hemp industry reads:
“A food or dietary supplement is not adulterated solely because the food or dietary supplement contains or has added to it any quantity of industrial hemp-derived cannabinoids if the food or dietary supplement meets the requirements under section 7136.”
This amendment to Section 1105 (MCL 289.1105) removes a significant barrier that has created uncertainty for hemp food and supplement manufacturers operating in Michigan.
Requirements for Legal Sale
To be legally sold in Michigan, food and dietary supplements containing hemp-derived cannabinoids must meet specific criteria outlined in Section 7136, including:
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- Independent laboratory testing
- Certificate of analysis (COA)
- Specific labeling requirements
Products must also maintain a THC concentration at or below 0.3%—any product exceeding this threshold is classified as marijuana and subject to different regulations.
Related Legislation
HB 5058 is part of a package of hemp-related bills working through the legislature:
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- HB 5060 – Addresses penalties and compliance for hemp growers
- HB 5061 – Related regulatory modifications
- HB 5617 – Companion bill (HB 5058 does not take effect unless HB 5617 is also enacted)
What This Means for Hemp Businesses
This legislation represents Michigan taking a proactive approach to regulate hemp cannabinoids in food and supplements at the state level—filling a gap left by the FDA’s continued inaction on establishing federal guidelines for CBD and other hemp-derived cannabinoids in food products.
For manufacturers and retailers: This provides a clearer legal pathway for hemp-infused foods, beverages, and dietary supplements in Michigan, provided products meet the testing, COA, and labeling requirements.
For consumers: Products meeting these standards offer greater assurance of quality and safety through mandatory third-party testing and proper labeling.
Important Note on Federal Regulations
While Michigan is creating a state-level framework, the FDA still has not approved CBD or THC for use in food, drink, dietary supplements, or animal feed at the federal level.
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Hemp products must still meet applicable federal requirements where they apply.
Read the full bill text: HB 5058 Engrossed
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