Regulated Canadian cannabis products recalled in February include potentially moldy THC-infused edibles, plus two different instances of pre-rolled joints with incorrect cannabinoid labeling. The edibles recall involves one lot of strawberry-flavored T…
Packaging & Labeling
Sales of cannabis pre-rolls up nearly 50% in 2020 despite pandemic
Marijuana pre-rolls are the second-fastest growing product category year-over-year despite conventional wisdom that the often-shared product would suffer during a global pandemic caused by a respiratory-related virus.
Sales of cannabis pre-rolls up nea…
Marijuana businesses can shield against product-liability claims by managing supply chain
Product-liability cases are among the most damaging lawsuits a business can face. Yet many marijuana businesses don’t take this threat as seriously as they should, experts said.
Marijuana businesses can shield against product-liability claims by managi…
Violating California’s Prop 65 labeling rules can cost cannabis companies thousands in legal fees
California has a reputation for heavily regulating businesses, and the marijuana industry is no exception. As of Jan. 1, a mandate requires all marijuana products to be labeled with warnings about the health dangers of both marijuana smoke and THC. The…
1-gram cannabis flower sales fell in 2020 amid pandemic, but don’t write off the small packet
Sales of 1-gram cannabis flower packages tumbled in multiple North American marijuana markets last year, likely related to consumers who shopped less often because of the COVID-19 pandemic but made larger purchases when visiting a dispensary. The shift…
New California cannabis health-warning label requirement could trigger swell of industry lawsuits
Health warning labels will be required for all cannabis products sold in California starting Jan. 3, a mandate that will likely create a wave of new product-liability lawsuits targeting marijuana and hemp companies, industry attorneys predicted. The wa…
Pabst’s entry into cannabis-infused drinks might untap interest in the category
The appearance of Pabst Blue Ribbon’s iconic blue logo on cannabis-infused beverage packaging might be a sign that the beverage category, which often struggles for market share, is poised for speedy growth in North America and perhaps beyond. PBR…