As more states legalize cannabis for medical use and state that have approved recreational use crackdown on provenance and labeling, pharmaceutical packaging in the recreational and medical cannabis industry is becoming an accepted new standard. At present, nine states have legalized recreational use of marijuana were people over 21, while 31 states allow for medical use of marijuana.
In the 2018 midterm elections legalization of recreational marijuana is on the ballot in North Dakota and Michigan, while traditionally conservative states Utah and Missouri are also fielding legalization ballot measures. Even in states without comprehensive medical or adult use marijuana laws, cannabidiol or CBD usage is common and growing in popularity.
Growing Business
Scientific data supports the therapeutic use of cannabis for a variety of conditions. As cannabis usage in a variety of topical (patches, creams, or oils), ingestible (edibles, caplets, tinctures), or inhalable (smoked or vaped) forms then proper tamperproof and childproof pharmaceutical packaging assures the customer that their product is legitimately sourced.
High-quality packaging shows attention to hygienic practices, and that the product is marketed with concern so that children cannot access the increasingly popular edibles that come in the form of sweets. A responsibly and professionally packaged product can also be labeled to fit and comply with the different laws governing provenance, packaging, and labeling in each state.
Going Green
As cannabis business ventures growing number, the product with the best packaging will stand out on dispensary shelves. At the same time, the packaging also needs to provide the customer with confidence that the product they are purchasing is of high quality and conforms to the laws of the state that protect cannabis users from inferior or even hazardous product.
Getting out in front with pharmaceutical packaging gives even the small producer much more value in the eye of the consumer.
