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.
Discover 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.
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Allergen control program checklist
How to establish a written allergen control program Used in conjunction with the Allergy Guidance resource, this checklist will assist you in establishing and implementing a written allergen control program as required by the California Code of Regulations, title 4, section 17214(d)(3), Product Quality Plan. Each manufacturing premises and its operations are unique. Additional controls…
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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…
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