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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. Cannabis or cannabis extract included in a cannabis product that is manufactured in compliance with applicable law is not considered to be an adulterant under state law.
B. The division shall promulgate rules consistent with industry standards for cannabis products that establish labeling and packaging requirements, including that:
(1) packages shall be resealable, child-resistant, compostable and recyclable or made from recycled materials;
(2) packages and labels shall not be designed to be appealing to a child; and
(3) labels shall include:
(a) for a package containing only cannabis leaf or flower, the net weight of cannabis in the package;
(b) identification of the licensee or licensees that produced or manufactured the cannabis product, the date on which the cannabis was harvested, the type of cannabis product and the date on which the cannabis product was manufactured and packaged;
(c) potency and pesticide use;
(d) a list of pharmacologically active ingredients;
(e) for cannabis products containing non-cannabis ingredients, a list of all ingredients and a disclosure of nutritional information for the product or cannabis extract disclosed in the same manner required under federal law for nutritional labeling for food for human consumption;
(f) a warning if nuts or other known allergens are used in the item or in its manufacture;
(g) a logo designed by the division that is distinctive in design, color, size and location such that the logo notifies a reasonable person that the package contains cannabis;
(h) a warning of possible adverse effects of consumption and the New Mexico poison and drug information center phone number;
(i) an expiration date; and
(j) other information as required by rules promulgated pursuant to the Cannabis Regulation Act.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 26. Drugs and Cosmetics § 26-2C-17. Cannabis products; packaging and labeling; division rulemaking - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-26-drugs-and-cosmetics/nm-st-sect-26-2c-17/
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