![]() ![]() In one 2017 study, investigators evaluated 20 cannabis-containing edible products purchased at dispensaries in California. Unfortunately, cannabis sellers may not always follow these laws. Alaska does not allow cannabis product packaging to contain markings, color, or patterns that are similar to widely distributed branded food products. ![]() In Illinois, cannabis product packaging must also be odor-proof, cannot include images of cartoons, toys, animals, or children, and must not contain information that is false or misleading. Laws regarding the packaging and labeling of cannabis products vary from state to state, but generally include a requirement for child-resistant packaging. Product labels may be inaccurate or confusing. There is also no federal government enforcement of how cannabis edibles are packaged. Since cannabis is illegal on the federal level, there are no federal regulations relating to cannabis edible packaging. Many people wonder why there are not stronger requirements to make cannabis edible packaging less appealing to children. Why aren’t edibles in child-resistant packaging? While the packaging does state that the product inside contains cannabis or THC, this information is often in small print and cannot be easily read or understood by young children. Cannabis edible packages are sometimes colorful and may feature appealing images of cartoon characters. Cannabis edibles may be in packaging that is remarkably similar to snack foods that are popular among children and adolescents, including Doritos®, Nerds®, and Cheetos®. Children are naturally attracted to tasty items such as candies and baked goods, which represent significant number of edible products. There are several reasons why children eat cannabis edibles. Why are kids more vulnerable to cannabis ingestion? When children eat cannabis edibles, serious and potentially life-threatening side effects can occur. While these products are meant to be used only by adults, unintentional or accidental pediatric exposures to cannabis edibles are becoming increasingly common in the United States. Even when children eat smaller amounts of these products, the consumption of THC can result in unwanted and dangerous side effects.Īre edible ingestions on the rise in children? For example, a small, one-ounce bag of THC-infused Doritos®-inspired nacho cheese chips contains 600 mg THC, a dose that is poisonous for both children and adults when an entire bag is consumed. Many cannabis-containing edible products contain potentially toxic amounts of the active ingredient THC. The amount of THC in edibles varies by product. Cannabis products, including edibles, are available for sale in many states and can also be purchased over the internet. Although the possession, sale, and use of cannabis remains illegal on a federal level, many states have passed legislation to legalize or decriminalize (meaning it’s still illegal, but officials have decided not to prosecute for possessing small amounts for person use) recreational and medical use of cannabis products.
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