Massachusetts Cannabis Packaging Guide
Massachusetts requires CCC pre-approval of all packaging and labeling before products go to market ($50 fee per SKU). Host Community Agreement required before state license application. Mandatory Metrc tracking. One of the lower per-serving THC limits at 5.5mg.
Packaging Requirements
Massachusetts Compliance Rules
Physical Packaging
- Child-resistant: Must meet CPSC standards; significantly difficult for children under 5 to open
- Tamper-evident: Must show visible evidence if opened
- Opaque or translucent: Contents cannot be seen from outside
- Plain design: Packaging must be unadorned and plain in appearance
- Contamination protection: Packaging must protect product from contamination
- Mandatory Pre-Approval: CCC must pre-approve packaging and labeling before products go to market ($50 fee per unique SKU)
Labeling Requirements
- CCC universal symbol: Indicating cannabis content â required on every product. Must also appear on each individual serving of multi-serving edibles.
- Child harm symbol: Symbol or mark indicating product is harmful to children
- Business information: Name and contact information of cultivator or product manufacturer
- Testing results: Results of sampling, testing, and analysis by licensed independent testing lab
- Unique batch number, ingredients list including allergens, net weight/quantity, packaging date
- Required statement: "This product has not been approved or analyzed by the FDA..."
- Pregnancy/breastfeeding warning: Required
- Minimum 1/16 inch print size for all label text
Mandatory CCC Pre-Approval
CCC must pre-approve packaging and labeling before products go to market (established 2021). All new packaging designs or significant changes require submission with $50 fee. Each unique final product SKU requires its own pre-approval. This adds lead time â plan accordingly. Exit bags required at dispensary point of sale.
THC Limits
Adult-use edibles: 5.5 mg THC per serving, 110 mg per package. Universal symbol required on each individual serving.
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