New year, new start, as they say. This saying rings true for producers of edibles and infused cannabis in Nevada. From the first day of January, a new set of requirements went into effect across the state.

Nevada’s new regulations for cannabis product marketing were initiated by Nevada’s Marijuana Enforcement Division.

In order to comply with the new regulations for cannabis in Nevada, producers must clearly display the THC content on all single-serve cannabis edibles. This rule applies to all cannabis-infused products, too, such as topicals and oils.

Why? To ensure consumers are aware of what’s contained in the product, even when it is out of its original packaging. The required symbol will be a triangle featuring an exclamation mark and ‘THC’ printed beneath.

Regulations for cannabis in Nevada: A brief overview

Based on the details of Nevada’s new cannabis regulations, edibles made after January 1 must be overseen by a certain department or employee before being sold to consumers. The rule does not apply for inventory packaged before the deadline date.

For a number of companies, Nevada’s new cannabis regulations mean that the receiving process must be extended. This will make certain that if any of the company’s inventory is delivered in concealed packaging, it is first inspected properly for the required labeling and mold.  

It wasn’t until the end of 2018 that the topic of revising Nevada’s cannabis labeling requirements was brought up in discussions.

Company revenue is not likely to be greatly impacted by Nevada’s new cannabis regulations, since the rules state that any unsold merchandise that was created before Jan. 1, 2019 can still legally be sold in approved vendor locations.

Profits earned from the sale of older products can still be maintained by the companies that were alerted by authorities to tweak their production routine in accordance with the state’s latest cannabis regulations update.

Updated regulations for cannabis in Nevada stand to benefit children

One of the main reasons why Nevada’s new cannabis regulations have gone into effect is to prevent unknowing children from consuming a psychoactive substance called tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

This cannabis compound occurs naturally in the cannabis plant – often in abundant amounts – but only in small amounts from the hemp plant. Both plants contain the non-psychotropic medicinal compound cannabidiol (CBD).

While THC is known for making consumers feel “high” the same cannot be said for its non-psychoactive cousin, CBD. With clear labeling, children can avoid ingesting an edible that is laden with THC.

Businesses statewide will now be instructed to properly mark their products and gradually shift all inventory created prior to Nevada’s new cannabis regulations going into effect.