Despite the rapid evolution of the cannabis industry, the assurance of safe manufacturing practices remains unclear.Both the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have imposed significant hurdles for cannabis operators to remain on the “right side of the law.” Therefore, manufacturers of both hemp and marijuana products have been left to figure things out on their own, or choose to ignore existing guidance because the lack of federal oversight allows them to do so. Inconsistent regulation on manufacturing, packaging, labeling and testing of cannabis products offers the potential for unsubstantiated, non-scientific and often times blatantly false claims on product safety and efficacy.
Across the country, the emerging industry faces unique challenges. The FDA has not yet mandated the implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), but rest assured those regulations are coming. GMPs are a system for ensuring that products are consistently manufactured and controlled according to quality standards and regulatory guidelines. A compliant GMP program ensures consumer health and safety, defines product intended use, defends product specifications, and minimizes overall business risk. GMP defines the responsibilities of manufacturers to ensure safe distribution of consumer goods.
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Despite the rapid evolution of the cannabis industry, the assurance of safe manufacturing practices remains unclear.Both the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have imposed significant hurdles for cannabis operators to remain on the “right side of the law.” Therefore, manufacturers of both hemp and marijuana products have been left to figure things out on their own, or choose to ignore existing guidance because the lack of federal oversight allows them to do so. Inconsistent regulation on manufacturing, packaging, labeling and testing of cannabis products offers the potential for unsubstantiated, non-scientific and often times blatantly false claims on product safety and efficacy.
Across the country, the emerging industry faces unique challenges. The FDA has not yet mandated the implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), but rest assured those regulations are coming. GMPs are a system for ensuring that products are consistently manufactured and controlled according to quality standards and regulatory guidelines. A compliant GMP program ensures consumer health and safety, defines product intended use, defends product specifications, and minimizes overall business risk. GMP defines the responsibilities of manufacturers to ensure safe distribution of consumer goods.
As members of the ASTM International Cannabis Standards Committee, D37, we are focused on creating technical standards and guidance materials for ...
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