As New York State moves closer to implementing marijuana legalization and launching an adult-use market, its cannabis management board has announced strict rules to crack down on products designed to look like candy or other snacks, or otherwise appeal to children. As such, packaging regulations stipulate no cartoons, neon colors, and names that are any variation of “candy,” and packages must be children-resistant, non-toxic, and tamper-resistant.” Only one brand name can be featured on a cannabis item, with no pictures or graphics, except for what must be included—a new universal symbol that will be used to designate legal marijuana products. Perhaps more important, labels must contain details about the content and concentration of THC—the psychoactive component of pot—and the serving size for edible products, the weight, and lot number. This information is critical as concern grows about extremely high THC levels and its negative impact, especially on young people. It also addresses problems with underage access and consumption of marijuana in legal states—and hopefully, these rules will be enforced as New York opens its cannabis market.
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