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Is There a Company that Specializes in Custom Printed Packaging?
Packaging for the cannabis industry is much more involved than regular packaging. Not only does it have to be child resistant, and not have graphics or a design that appeals to children, there are also extensive labeling requirements. It’s best to work with a company that has extensive experience with custom printed packaging in the … Continued

Packaging for the cannabis industry is much more involved than regular packaging. Not only does it have to be child resistant, and not have graphics or a design that appeals to children, there are also extensive labeling requirements.

It’s best to work with a company that has extensive experience with custom printed packaging in the cannabis industry. Here are some of the aspects they will be familiar with.

  • Is there required information that will change each time and needs to be done with a sticker instead of being a permanent part of the label?
  • Is there more than one “serving” in the package? If so, it will need to be resealable and continue to be child resistant.
  • If it’s designed to be single serving, it needs to state on the label that “This package is not child-resistant after opening.”
  • If it’s edible, the packaging needs to be opaque.
  • You need to include a  generic name identifying the product
  • You must have the Universal symbol (in California) that states the items within have include cannabis
  • For manufactured products – the amount of THC/CBD per package
  • For edibles and concentrates – how much THC and CBD per serving, and what the serving size is
  • Any other cannabinoid that makes up 5% or more of the total cannabinoid content (if labeled after testing)
  • Weight/Volume shown in both metric and U.S. customary units
  • “Contains” and a list of any major food allergens
  • Artificial food colorings (if applicable)
  • Lot or batch number 
  • Date of manufacture/packaging
  • Expiration, Use-by or Best-by date
  • If the THC concentration is more than is available amount for sale in the recreational market, it must be labeled “For medical use only”.
  • Cannabis product government warning statement 
  • Ingredients in order from most to least by weight or volume
  • How to use directions and any preparation that’s needed
  • Applicable refrigeration notices
  • Manufacturer name and contact information 
  • Sodium, sugar, carbohydrates, and total fat per serving in milligrams/grams
  • UID number
  • Licensee name/phone number or website (licensed cultivator or licensee)

Also, the company doing the custom printed packaging will know if this pertains to you – Proposition 65 requires businesses to provide a “clear and reasonable  warning before knowingly and intentionally exposing anyone to chemicals that are known to the state to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.”

What can’t be included?

  • Unproven health claims
  • The words “organic” or “OCal” unless you are registered with the California Department of Food and Agriculture or California Department of Public Health.
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FAQ
Do you offer custom sizes pouches other than what is available on the website?
Of Course! Listed sizes in the Rapid Production, No MOQ’s pages are the most cost and time efficient options, but if you want a custom size, utilize the Custom Pro Pouches Page. We’ll be more than happy to help, just give us a call! Please note that the Custom Pro Pouches will have a slightly longer lead time and carry an MOQ of 2,500 bags.
How do I design a pouch?
Capitalize Adobe Illustrator
How much is the in-house design service?
We charge $80/hour with a minimum charge of 1 hour. Billing will be added to your order upon customer file approval.
Why do I need to upload both the .ai and .pdf files?
Uploading both .pdf and .ai files limits the back and forth and helps us keep our order process streamlined. Often, we receive PDFs that are not layered or vectorized that would not print well with our software. Receiving both .ai and .pdf files helps us ensure your artwork will print correctly, and allows us to make edits to the files if you need changes made.
Is shipping included in the pricing on the pouch order page?
For Rapid Production Pouches, various shipping options are available at checkout, including free ground shipping. For all other orders, shipping will be quoted separately. Options range from standard ground shipping to priority overnight shipping.