Google Ads just announced in their newest policy update that they are lifting some of the bans on CBD and Hemp advertising. Google Ads announced they will no longer ban all hemp and CBD advertising only in California, Colorado, and Puerto Rico. This update of course comes with some limitations.
The Requirements
The ban lift is set to take place on Jan 20th, 2023 for
- FDA-approved pharmaceutical products containing CBD.
- Topical, hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% THC.
In addition to these requirements, Companies marketing CBD topicals must also be certified by LegitScript, which involves submitting products for lab testing and providing a third-party Certificate of Analysis.
After that, you can fill out a form through Google, where they will certify your product.
Supplements, food additives, and inhaled products will still be banned under Google’s rules.
Also, not all ad formats are available to marketers, including YouTube Masthead.
CBD will no longer be included on Google’s list of Unapproved Pharmaceuticals and Supplements.
Google Ads’ change to the CBD and Hemp Advertising Ban is a huge step forward for cannabis marketing. We hope to see more updates from Google as cannabis legalization continues to take place in the States.
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