How to recognize an official Oregon website.gov Official websites use .govA .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPSA lock icon ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. Close Whether you are involved in the medical or recreational side of the Oregon cannabis industry, you will likely be required to comply with new labeling regulations on and after October 1, 2016. These regulations, contained in Oregon Administrative Rule 333-007-0010 to 333-007-0100, apply to all recreational licensees at all times during licensure, and most medical registrants. These labeling requirements do not apply to you if you are:
Generic Labels A label that provides only the necessary information required by the rules, and no graphics, photographs, or logos, is considered a “generic” label and requires no pre-approval. You are not required to provide notice to OLCC that you will be using a generic label. Pre-Approved Labels All other labels require pre-approval from OLCC before they may be placed on a marijuana item. OLCC licensees and OHA registrants may submit labels for pre-approval through the OLCC’s licensing portal. Although not ideal, if you are unable to obtain pre-approval prior to October 1, 2016, you may use a generic label until you are pre-approved. Going forward, certain label information may be changed without the need for a new pre-approval. The OLCC has been working on detailing what label information this applies to (e.g. strain, net weight, test results, etc.). We will update you as we learn more. General Requirements for Labels A container holding a marijuana item must have a principal display panel (PDP) that provides: Labels must:
Pictograms may be used in place of written label information where appropriate, such as for activation time. Specific Labeling Requirements by Product Type Follow the links below to find administrative rules containing lists of labeling requirements for each different product type.
Prohibitions A label may not contain any untruthful or misleading statements. These include:
A label must not be attractive to minors. This includes:
For more information, please visit the OLCC’s page for packaging and labeling pre-approval. There you will find links to guides, workshop presentations, and frequently asked questions. If you have further questions, please contact one of our compliance attorneys and we will be happy to assist you with your labeling or other needs. Tune in tomorrow for information on packaging requirements under the new rules. |