Cal. Code Regs. tit. 4 § 17407

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 49, December 6, 2024
Section 17407 - Cannabinoid Content Labeling
(a) Each package for retail sale of cannabis goods shall be labeled with the cannabinoid content on either the primary panel or an informational panel. For manufactured products, cannabinoid content may be included on the label prior to release to a distributor or it may be added to the label at the distribution premises after issuance of a regulatory compliance testing Certificate of Analysis for the batch as described in subsection (d).
(b) Cannabinoid content labeling shall include the following:
(1) For an edible product or a cannabis concentrate for which the manufacturer has established serving designations, THC and CBD content expressed in milligrams per serving and milligrams per package.
(2) For a topical cannabis product or a cannabis concentrate without serving designations, THC and CBD content expressed in milligrams per package.
(3) For nonmanufactured cannabis goods, Total THC content expressed as a percentage.
(4) Packages of infused pre-rolls shall be labeled with either:
(A) The cannabinoid content in milligrams; or
(B) The cannabinoid content of the dried flower expressed as a percentage and the added cannabinoid content in milligrams.
(c) Cannabis goods labeled prior to testing must include the items specified in subsection (b), as appropriate to the product. For THC or CBD concentration that is less than two (2) milligrams per serving or per package, the THC or CBD concentration may be stated as " <2 mg per serving" or " <2 mg per package."
(d) Cannabis goods labeled at the distribution premises after issuance of the Certificate of Analysis shall comply with the following:
(1) Each package of cannabis goods shall be labeled with the cannabinoid content as specified in subsection (b) that is indicated on the Certificate of Analysis, as well as any other cannabinoid that is five (5) percent or greater of the total cannabinoid content;
(2) Labeled cannabinoid content shall reflect the amount indicated on the Certificate of Analysis. The amount may be rounded to the nearest whole number, except that packages shall not be labeled with an amount greater than the allowable THC limits. If the THC or CBD content of a manufactured cannabis product is indicated on the Certificate of Analysis as "Not Detected" or " <LOQ," the cannabinoid content shall be labeled as "0 mg" or " <2 mg;"
(3) The cannabinoid content label shall be affixed to the outermost packaging of the cannabis goods and shall not obscure any other label information.
(e) Nothing in this section precludes the labeling of terpenes or additional cannabinoid content on the cannabis goods, provided that the information is verified by the Certificate of Analysis.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 4, § 17407

1. New section filed 9-27-2021 as an emergency; operative 9-27-2021 (Register 2021, No. 40). This filing is a deemed emergency pursuant to Business and Professions Code sections 26013(b)(3) and 26153.1(k). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-28-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New section refiled 3-28-2022 as an emergency; operative 3-28-2022 (Register 2022, No. 13). This filing is a deemed emergency pursuant to Business and Professions Code sections 26013(b)(3) and 26153.1(k). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-26-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-28-2022 order transmitted to OAL 9-26-2022 and filed 11-7-2022 (Register 2022, No. 45).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 26013 and 26130, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 26120, Business and Professions Code.

1. New section filed 9-27-2021 as an emergency; operative 9/27/2021 (Register 2021, No. 40). This filing is a deemed emergency pursuant to Business and Professions Code sections 26013(b)(3) and 26153.1(k). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-28-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New section refiled 3-28-2022 as an emergency; operative 3/28/2022 (Register 2022, No. 13). This filing is a deemed emergency pursuant to Business and Professions Code sections 26013(b)(3) and 26153.1(k). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-26-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-28-2022 order transmitted to OAL 9-26-2022 and filed 11/7/2022 (Register 2022, No. 45).