Cannabis products can sometimes contain common food allergens, which may pose health risks for sensitive individuals. To help protect consumers, licensees are expected to understand how allergens may appear in cannabis products and to establish effective control programs.
On this page you’ll find resources to support your compliance and product safety efforts, including a checklist for creating an allergen control program and guidance on identifying where allergens are most likely to be found.
-
Allergen control program checklist
Used in conjunction with the Allergy Guidance resource, this checklist will assist you in establishing and implementing a written allergen control program
-
Allergen guidance
Find out more about creating an effective allergen control program, as well as an overview of the major food allergens and where they are commonly found in cannabis products.
Related resources
-
Allergen guidance
How to establish a written allergen control program What is an allergy? An allergy is an immune response to a foreign substance. Allergies can be triggered by exposure through consumption, skin contact, or respiratory exposure. A food allergy is an immune response to a food triggered by the body’s immune system. Food allergies occur when…
-
Child-resistant packaging (CRP)
State law requires that all cannabis goods are sold in child-resistant packaging (CRP). CRP is packaging that is designed to be hard for children under five years of age to open. It is the responsibility of the licensee that packaged the cannabis good to make sure that the package meets CRP requirements. Overview There are…
-
Allergens and cannabis safety
Cannabis products can sometimes contain common food allergens, which may pose health risks for sensitive individuals. To help protect consumers, licensees are expected to understand how allergens may appear in cannabis products and to establish effective control programs. On this page you’ll find resources to support your compliance and product safety efforts, including a checklist…
-
Packaging
Manufactured cannabis products must be packaged to prevent product contamination. There are additional requirements for packaging, including being child-resistant, tamper evident, and resealable. Use our guidance documents to ensure your packaging meets requirements. Related resources
-
Labeling
Cannabis products must be labeled so consumers know what they’re buying or using. You must list certain information on each part of the label. Use our labeling checklists to make sure your product has the required information. Related resources