Cannabis products are required to have compliant labels that include certain information to ensure consumer safety and provide product information. Here is a checklist of the requirements:
- Name, address, license number, and telephone number of the cannabis cultivator or manufacturer that produced the item.
- Net weight and quantity of the cannabis items in the package.
- Production or harvest date.
- Expiration date, as required by N.J.A.C. 17:30-11.8.
- Sequential serial number, batch or lot number, and barcode to identify the batch or lot associated with cultivation or manufacturing.
- List of inactive or excipient ingredients, if any, used to manufacture the cannabis product or contained within the package.
- List of all potential allergens contained within the cannabis product.
- Whether the cannabis item requires refrigeration.
- Serving size, total number of servings, and cannabinoid and terpene profile, in milligrams and/or as a percentage.
- Strain/cultivar name, listed by scientific terms if available, and generic or "slang" names.
- For usable cannabis, the chemotype, growth method, an indication whether the cannabis was grown using all-organic materials, and a list of any allowable pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides used in cultivation pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:30-10.9.
- Summary of the testing laboratory testing, including the potency of all major cannabinoids detected and a list of major terpenoids detected.
- Directions for inhalable, ingestible, or topical administration, as applicable.
- Requirements for proper storage.
In addition to the above information, the labels must also include the following consumer warnings:
- "This product contains cannabis."
- "This product is intended for use by adults 21 years of age or older and not for resale. Keep out of the reach of children."
- "There may be health risks associated with the consumption of this product, including for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning on becoming pregnant."
- "Do not drive a motor vehicle or operate heavy machinery while using this product."
- The nationwide toll-free telephone number used to access poison control centers that is maintained in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300d-71.
- For high potency products, a warning that the product may increase the risk of psychosis.
- For ingestible products, a warning that the intoxicating effects of the product may be delayed by two or more hours.
- For electronic smoking devices, a warning that the device has not been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
- A label containing any statements about the product other than those specified in this chapter shall contain the following statement prominently displayed, and in boldface type: "This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."
The cannabis business is responsible for submitting the label and any required forms to the Commission for record-keeping, and the Commission will provide a copy of the label to authorized employees of state agencies or local law enforcement agencies as necessary for their official duties. By following these requirements, cannabis businesses can ensure that their products are compliant and safe for consumers.