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Alert: Attorney General Bonta: Cannabis-Infused Edibles Packaged as Popular Food and Candy Products Are Unsafe and Illegal

Cannabis Law Report

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert warning Californians of cannabis-infused edibles that are being packaged and sold as copycat versions of popular food and candy products. KNOW THE HEALTH RISKS: Illegal cannabis products present a risk to public health and safety.

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Why child-resistant cannabis packaging is so important

The Cannigma

There are many benefits to cannabis edibles – they’re tasty and discreet with long-lasting effects. Unintentional edibles overdoses, on the other hand, usually occur in toddlers or young children, most by getting into their parents’ or siblings’ cannabis products at home. 2 3 Why is packaging so important?

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Major Food and Beverage Companies Call Out Marijuana Copycats

Canna Law Blog

Last week, a coalition of major food and beverage companies (self-identified as “consumer packaged goods companies”) asked Congress to do more about the growing number of copycat THC edible products and counterfeit trademarks piggybacking off of their well-known items. Post Consumer Brands, and Kellogg Company.

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How long do edibles stay good for? Storage tips for edibles

The Cannigma

Just like any other food item, there are food safety issues and shelf life to consider with cannabis edibles — even if you’re talking about a THC-infused Twinkie. If you’re stocking up your cupboard you may be wondering: how long will edibles last, can edibles expire, and what are the best ways to store them?

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Unwrapping the Legal Battles Against Cannabis Edibles

Canna Law Blog

Cannabis companies are often unclear about what edible products are legal to manufacture and distribute. While some cannabis edibles may be legal on a state level, federal regulations prohibit placing some cannabinoids in food altogether. Ferrara is committed to its brand integrity. Ferrara succeeded in that case as well.

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State AGs Call for Congressional Action on Copycat THC Edibles

Cannabis Law Report

More than 20 state attorneys general (AGs) authored an open letter to congressional leaders calling for legislation that would regulate tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) edibles that mimic the packaging and names of popular products. In May 2022, the U.S.

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Cannabis edibles containing psychoactive THC legal in Minnesota as of Friday

Cannabis Law Report

Individual servings may not contain more than 5 milligrams of THC and a single package may not contain more than 50. Edible cannabis products containing the ingredient that gets users high will be legal in Minnesota when a new law goes into effect Friday, July 1. Under the new law, products containing no more than 0.3% Tim Walz in May.

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