CANNNABIS MANUFACTURING LICENSE
Manufacturers extract cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis plants and make products out of the extract. The types of products they make vary widely and include:
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Food and beverages
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Vape cartridges
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Lotions and balms
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Lozenges and sublingual sprays
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Pills and tablets
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Dab, shatter and wax
Manufacturing steps differ based on the type of manufacturing, but generally include:
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Extraction of cannabinoids
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Post-processing (refinement) of cannabis extract
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Infusion of extract or plant material with other ingredients
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Packaging and labeling cannabis products
The type of manufacturing license you need depends on:
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What activities you do
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Whether you do extraction and post processing
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What types of chemicals you use (if any)
You need a different license if you manufacture in a shared-use facility.
Documenting manufacturing processes
Manufacturers must keep up-to-date documents with their procedures and instructions for making products.
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You have to construct and follow to the
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Product quality plan
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A product quality plan includes:
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Master manufacturing protocols
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Batch production records
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Packaging and labeling