Processors

Product Labeling Requirements

All products for final sale to patients in Utah’s Medical Cannabis Program must follow labeling and packaging requirements as outlined in opens in a new tab4-41a-602 Labeling and Child Resistant Packaging and opens in a new tabR68-28-13 Labeling of Cannabis and Cannabis Product.

4-41a-602(1) Cannabis product — Labeling and child-resistant packaging.

(1) For any cannabis product that a cannabis processing facility processes or produces and for any raw cannabis that the facility packages, the facility shall:

(a) label the cannabis or cannabis product with a label that: (i) clearly and unambiguously states that the cannabis product or package contains cannabis; (ii) clearly displays the amount of total composite tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol, and any known cannabinoid that is greater than 1% of the total cannabinoids contained in the cannabis or cannabis product as determined under Subsection 4-41a-701(4); (iii) has a unique identification number that: (A) is connected to the inventory control system; and (B) identifies the unique cannabis product manufacturing process the cannabis processing facility used to manufacture the cannabis product; (iv) identifies the cannabinoid extraction process that the cannabis processing facility used to create the cannabis product; (v) does not display an image, word, or phrase that the facility knows or should know appeals to children; and (vi) discloses each active or potentially active ingredient, in order of prominence, and possible allergen; and

(b) package the raw cannabis or cannabis product in a medicinal dosage form in a container that: (i) is tamper evident and tamper resistant; (ii) does not appeal to children; (iii) does not mimic a candy container; (iv) complies with child-resistant effectiveness standards that the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission establishes; (v) includes a warning label that states: Utah Code

(A) for a container labeled before July 1, 2021, "WARNING: Cannabis has intoxicating effects and may be addictive. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under its influence. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. This product is for medical use only. Use only as directed by a qualified medical provider.";

(B) for a container labeled on or after July 1, 2021, "WARNING: Cannabis has intoxicating effects and may be addictive. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under its influence. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. This product is for medical use only. Use only as directed by a recommending medical provider."; or

(C) for a container labeled on or after January 1, 2024, "WARNING: Cannabis has intoxicating effects, may be addictive, and may increase risk of mental illness. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under its influence. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. This product is for medical use only. Use only as directed by a recommending medical provider."; and

(vi) for raw cannabis or a cannabis product sold in a vaporizer cartridge labeled on or after May 3, 2023, includes a warning label that states: (A) "WARNING: Vaping of cannabis-derived products has been associated with lung injury."; and (B) "WARNING: Inhalation of cannabis smoke has been associated with lung injury.".

(2) For any cannabis or cannabis product that the cannabis processing facility processes into a gelatinous cube, gelatinous rectangular cuboid, or lozenge in a cube or rectangular cuboid shape, the facility shall:

(b) include on the label described in Subsection (1)(a) a warning about the risks of over-consumption.

The following overconsumption warning language must be included on all items
outlined above in 4-41a-602(2)(b):

"Overconsumption of cannabis may result in adverse effects. Please consult with your prescriber or pharmacist."

For products containing THC, a warning symbol, provided by the Department, the following symbols are acceptable:

• A triangle, a diamond, or the shape of Utah with THC and an exclamation point.
• The symbol and lettering shall be either red, white, black or any combination of the three colors as long as it can be read against the colors of the package/label.
• The symbol needs to be readily and easily seen on the label and must be at a minimum 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch and up to 3/4 inch by 3/4 inch.