Packaging/Branding

The Complex Impact of Rescheduling Cannabis on Advertising

The penalties for advertising Schedule I drugs don’t apply to Schedule III drugs, but cannabis businesses could be left in a precarious position.

California Seizes 2.3 Million Unlicensed Cannabis Packages Marked With Forged Regulatory Seal

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce led the recent operation in Los Angeles. Many products were marketed as candy.

Planet 13 Launches Lifestyles Brand Company; Signs 1st Sponsored Athlete in UFC Title Contender Chito Vera

The No. 4 ranked bantamweight contender will promote Planet 13 Fight Club—the company’s combat sports themed division of its new Lifestyles brand.

California Recalls More Cannabis Products Due to Deadly Pesticide

The state’s Department of Cannabis Control issued mandatory recalls for Kush Collective vape products, citing the presence of chlorfenapyr.

FTC, FDA Send Cease-and-Desist Letters to 5 Companies Selling Delta-8 THC Products Appealing to Children

The federal agencies called out the firms for putting kids’ health at risk for the sake of profit.

US Government Selling Reference Material to Hemp, Cannabis Testing Labs to Ensure Accuracy

The National Institute of Standards and Technology is charging $783 for three 1.5-gram hemp samples to help labs calibrate their methods for accurate labeling.

Arkansas Cannabis Advocates Submit 111,400+ Signatures to Expand Medical Program

Arkansans for Patient Access’ proposed amendment would allow home grows, update industry regulations for advertising and packaging, and more.

Cannabis Products Contaminated With Deadly Pesticide Recalled From California Market

The state’s Department of Cannabis Control issued a mandatory product recall for five West Coast Cure products, citing the presence of chlorfenapyr. West Coast Cure issued a response.

Washington Ag Department Gains Authority to Accredit Cannabis Labs

The beverages, including those with hemp-derived cannabinoids, are now restricted to adults 21 and older for purchase in licensed establishments.

Contempo Specialty Packaging Launches New Compostable Flower Pod System for Cannabis

The packaging company announces its introduction of a refillable, compostable cannabis flower pod system for cannabis brands looking for sustainable packaging options.

New Calif. Packaging, Labeling, Advertising and Marketing Requirements to Take Effect July 1

Assembly Bill 1894 adds new requirements for cannabis cartridges and integrated cannabis vaporizers.

DEA 2024 Report Focuses on THC Potency, Organized Crime, Youth Edible Consumption

The federal agency’s National Drug Threat Assessment calls attention to how scheduled substances and trafficking trends are “endangering” the U.S.

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