Colorado Cannabis Packaging Guide
Colorado's MED requires child-resistant, opaque packaging on all cannabis products. The universal THC symbol must appear on every package. CR certification must be maintained on file. Multi-use packaging must remain child-resistant after every opening. Exit bags may be required at POS.
Packaging Requirements
Colorado Compliance Rules
Physical Packaging
- Child-resistant: Must meet 16 C.F.R. § 1700.15 and 1700.20. Certification required and must be maintained by licensee.
- Opaque: All cannabis products must be in opaque packaging. Contents cannot be visible.
- Resealable: Required for all cannabis products. CR effectiveness must be maintained after every opening.
- Tamper-evident: Packaging must maintain integrity (strongly enforced)
- No appeal to minors: No imagery appealing to minors. No cartoons or designs resembling products marketed to children.
Labeling Requirements
- Universal symbol: Minimum ½ inch × ½ inch with "Contains Marijuana. Keep away from children." directly below
- THC and CBD potency: Both percentage AND milligrams required
- Batch and lot number: For traceability and recall purposes
- Manufacturer license number: MED license number required
- Net weight: Accurate net weight in appropriate units
- No minor-appealing imagery: No cartoons, no packaging resembling candy or products marketed to children
Exit Bag & Opacity Requirements
Colorado requires all cannabis in opaque packaging — contents must NOT be visible. Clear PET tubes fail this requirement. Exit bags may be required at point of sale if primary container is not both opaque AND child-resistant. Many operators prefer CR primary packaging to avoid exit bag costs.
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