Published on behalf of NCIA’s State Regulations Committee (SRC) As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, so do the discussions around regulations, particularly concerning flavor additives in inhalable cannabis products. This blog post represents the members of NCIA’s State Regulations Committee current reflections on the successes and shortcomings of... Read more

In the second episode of NCIA’s new multi-part #IndustryEssentials webinar series, titled “Advancing Cannabis Science: Research Opportunities and Safety Post-Rescheduling,” we delved into the significant changes and opportunities that would emerge following the rescheduling of cannabis to a Schedule III drug. Led by the Scientific Advisory Committee,... Read more

Published by NCIA’s Education Committee (EC) Although cannabis companies are limited in the scope of their business activities awaiting much needed descheduling, it hasn’t stopped the need for educating and preparing the cannabis workforce. For some states cannabis tax dollars are appropriated to education, violence prevention and workforce development... Read more

Rescheduling cannabis signifies a monumental shift for our industry, specifically presenting a potential pathway to alleviate the burdens imposed by Section 280E. In a new multi-part #IndustryEssentials webinar series, led by experts from our 14 member-led Committees, NCIA will provide a comprehensive analysis of the immediate and... Read more

Balancing Protection, Sustainability, and Safety in the Packaging Industry In 2012, child-resistant packaging legislation prevented access to children while the legal cannabis market began to open up but the issue persists over a decade later and the topic is still controversial to some. “CR packaging on flower products... Read more

Navigating environmental requirements and reviews can be one of the most challenging and costly aspects of obtaining a cannabis cultivation license. Environmental standards and regulatory requirements differ from state to state and within local jurisdictions. While regulations may vary, cannabis operators encounter similar environmental requirements nationwide. Environmental reviews and... Read more

One of the most powerful applications of audience data is in personalizing the customer experience. By segmenting their audience based on demographic information, cannabis brands can tailor their messaging and offerings to resonate with individual customers. Whether through targeted email campaigns, customized product recommendations, or educational content, this level... Read more

Among the first two states to legalize and the first market to open, Colorado has had adult-use cannabis regulations in place for more than a decade now and helped set a standard for all the programs that came after it.  But Colorado’s testing regiment, like the industry, is ever... Read more