I came across this article posted on vtdigger.org addressing common sense rules, written by Dave Silberman, a VT attorney who does an excellent job articulating the basics when making infused edibles. This is a subject that I talk about frequently as I believe many people purchasing edibles for recreational purposes are first time “tryers” lacking a full understanding of their tolerance level, absorption rate, a predicted feeling or effect.
Once marijuana becomes legal in a state and can be purchased for recreational use, novices will venture into the local dispensary and check out all of the eat and smoke options and probably not fully comprehend what the milligram level per serving means for them. Regular users know their tolerance level and what a good high feels like, but newbie’s don’t and overdoing consumption won’t result in a pleasant experience or a repeat customer.
Legalized states are doing a better job of regulating milligrams (mg) per serving on edibles, because many manufacturers getting into the business believe the more the better. In Colorado, people were getting sick from eating a cupcake and not reading or understanding the label stating suggested for 12 servings.
In Oregon edibles cap at 5mg per serving and in the state of Washington or Colorado, 10 mg is the cap. Why the lower dose, because people are programed that if they buy one cupcake, chocolate bar or cup of ice cream they enjoy it in it’s entirety. Can you imagine sharing your scoop of ice cream or piece of cake with someone, no way, not happening. So as situations are reported, the state officials are responding fast. In Colorado labeling, packaging and physical format are in the forefront of passing rules.
Basically the state wants the manufacturer to be responsible and be transparent to the consumer of edibles.
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- Customer is able to clearly read a label stating a 10 mg serving
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- Accurate labeling that informs the consumer regarding strength and dosage
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- How long to wait before the effects are felt
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- A universal symbol indicating the presence of THC stamped or imprinted on the label
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- Ready-to-eat product should be packaged only in standardized single servings.
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- Packaging should be child-resistant, opaque and free of fanciful images to reduce appeal to minors
- A warning label not to serve children
Read the entire article for more details at www.vtdigger.org.
Contact Darryl to get assistance and advice on manufacturing THC or CBD edibles in states where it is legal to sell.
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