As New Jersey’s legalized cannabis marketplace enters its next phase of growth, regulators are introducing guidelines for the rollout of cannabis-infused edible products and regulations for medical-based ventures seeking to participate in clinical research, as well as opening up three additional classes of business licenses.
Currently, the only types of digestible cannabis goods available at dispensaries in New Jersey are syrups, pills, tablets, tinctures, lozenges, and soft chews. But cannabis-infused drinks, other candies, and pastry-style treats are coming soon now that regulators have voted to relax restrictions on edibles.
At its Sept. 8 meeting, the Cannabis Regulatory Commission proposed new rules that would allow for an expanded group of ingestible cannabis products – including baked goods, chocolates, butters, jams, and drinks – to be sold in the medicinal and recreational markets.
Under the regulations, products must have clearly displayed nutrition information, warning labels, and expiration dates, along with child-resistant packaging that doesn’t have any imagery or names that could pique kids’ interest. The products are also prohibited from containing alcohol or nicotine must be ready to consume and manufactured by staff trained in food safety. Additionally, edibles will be limited to 10 milligrams of THC per serving, while drinks will be capped at 5 milligrams.
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