Illinois Cannabis Packaging Guide
Illinois is one of few states with a statutory odor-proof requirement. 410 ILCS 705/55-21(c) requires "sealed, odor-proof, and child-resistant cannabis container." Exit bags are mandatory at dispensary POS. Cork-cap glass tubes do NOT meet the odor-proof requirement.
Packaging Requirements
Illinois Compliance Rules
Physical Packaging
- Child-resistant: Must meet CPSC standards referenced by Poison Prevention Act
- ODOR-PROOF: EXPLICITLY REQUIRED by 410 ILCS 705/55-21(c). Must be sealed and odor-proof.
- Opaque for edibles: Required. Strongly recommended for all products including flower and pre-rolls.
- Resealable: Required for all cannabis products
- Tamper-evident: Required for all products. Must clearly show if opened.
- No appeal to minors: No packaging resembling commercially available candy. No cartoons, toys, animals, or characters marketed to children.
Labeling Requirements
- Product name and registered name from Department of Agriculture
- Cultivation info: Name and address of cultivation center or craft grower
- Unique serial number: Tied to batch and lot for traceability
- Date information: Date of final testing and packaging
- Testing laboratory ID, net weight in appropriate units
- THC and CBD content: Cannabinoid content clearly displayed
- Lab test results: Pass/fail from microbiological, mycotoxin, and pesticide testing
- Statutory warning: Full Illinois warning statement required (use, impairment, pregnancy, transport, driving)
- Smoking warning: "Smoking is hazardous to your health" on any smokable product
Odor-Proof Requirement — Unique to Illinois
Illinois is one of few states with a statutory odor-proof requirement (410 ILCS 705/55-21(c)). This means sealed CR pop-top tubes (PET or glass) are PREFERRED — they meet the odor-proof requirement. Cork-cap glass tubes do NOT meet the statutory odor-proof requirement and are NOT recommended for Illinois. Exit bags are MANDATORY at dispensary POS regardless of primary packaging.
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