“Bulk cannabis and cannabis products” are cannabis or cannabis products transferred between licensees for further processing or packaging. It does not include any cannabis goods in final form for retail sale.
Bulk cannabis and cannabis products must be labeled so the licensee receiving them can ensure the contents are correct and that the final product labeling can be accurate and complete.
Labels for bulk products must include:
- The type or common name of the cannabis or cannabis product contained in the package. Examples include “dried flower” or “extract”.
- The Unique Identifier (UID) assigned to the cannabis or cannabis product.
- The ingredients of the product, if any, including any allergens present. Note: information on allergens can be found in the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 4, section 17406(a)(6).
- Net weight listed in both metric and U.S. customary units (Example: NET WT. 4.0 oz. (113.4 g)).
Packages for bulk cannabis and cannabis products
The package holding the bulk cannabis or cannabis products:
- Must protect the cannabis or cannabis products from contamination
- Must not expose the cannabis or cannabis products to any toxic or harmful substances
Last revised: October 22, 2021
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