Information from UC
Bibliography
- Publications on Food Safety in Relation to Cannabis (1981–2020) (UC Davis, June 30, 2020) (PDF 140 KB)
General Resources
- ASTM International - Cannabis Standards and Services ASTM International is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that develops voluntary consensus standards and defers to appropriate government authorities to determine the legal and regulatory framework regarding the control and use of cannabis.
- FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Participant Manual, version 1.2 (Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance) (2016, PDF 2.4 MB)
- Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch - Licensee Resources (CDPH) Resources to assist licensees with requirements and applying for a license, compliance, running a cannabis business and other valuable information.
- Resource Library (CDPH) Helpful forms, guides, and checklists.
Biological Hazards
- A-Z Index for Foodborne Illness (CDC)
- US Food and Drug Administration Bad Bug Book (FDA, Second Edition)
Food Additives
- Food Additive Status List (FDA)
- Generally Recognized as Safe “GRAS" (FDA)
- Listing of substances affirmed as GRAS (e-CFR.gov)
- §40305 (a) Substances Added to Food in the United States (FDA)
Food Allergens
- Have Food Allergies? Read the Label (FDA)
- List of Tree Nuts (FDA)
Licensing
- Licensing (CDPH) Apply for a license or search for state-licensed businesses.
Packaging and Labeling
- Packaging and Labeling Resources (CDPH) The Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) and CDPH regulations include requirements for how cannabis and cannabis products must be packaged and labeled before sale. These requirements are in place to ensure consumers are informed about what they are purchasing and to prevent unintended use. This page includes a FAQ and an email signup list for the latest information on cannabis manufacturing regulations, licensing and events.
Record Keeping
- Record Keeping (CDPH) Checklists for required documentation of manufactured cannabis products.