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Packaging Regulations

The packaging requirements for marijuana in Arizona are as follows:

  • The packaging must be child-resistant.
  • The packaging must be opaque.
  • The packaging must be labeled with the following information:
    • The name of the product.
    • The name of the manufacturer.
    • The amount of THC in the product.
    • A warning that marijuana has intoxicating effects and may be habit forming and addictive.
    • A warning that marijuana impairs concentration, coordination, and judgment. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under its influence.
    • A warning that there are health risks associated with consumption of marijuana.
    • A warning that marijuana should not be used by women who are pregnant or breast feeding.
    • A warning that marijuana is for use only by adults 21 years of age and older. Keep out of the reach of children.

The packaging must also include a unique identifier that can be used to track the product from the point of manufacture to the point of sale.

In addition to the above requirements, there are also specific packaging requirements for edible marijuana products. Edible marijuana products must be packaged in child-resistant containers that are opaque.

The containers must also be labeled with the following information:

  • The name of the product.
  • The name of the manufacturer.
  • The amount of THC in the product.
  • A warning that edible marijuana products may contain more THC than other forms of marijuana and that they can be more potent.
  • A warning that edible marijuana products can take up to 2 hours to take effect and that they can have long-lasting effects.
  • A warning that edible marijuana products should not be consumed by people who are pregnant, nursing, or taking certain medications.
  • A warning that edible marijuana products should not be consumed by people who are not familiar with the effects of marijuana.
  • A warning that edible marijuana products should be consumed slowly and in small doses.

The labeling requirements for marijuana in Arizona are enforced by the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Law Resources

Shipping Regulations

– It’s Federally illegal to transport cannabis products across state lines, excluding hemp-derived CBD products
– Importing certain materials such as vape batteries and cartridges may be considered Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems or ENDS under the PACT ACT, and thus may be challenging to ship.
– Intra-state transportation of cannabis products requires that businesses be registered with the state.

Extra Notes

Packaging must be child-resistant, must list psychoactive ingredients and establishment’s name.

*This document is intended to serve as a guide and should not be construed as legal advice.


Warning Labels


Labs

GAAS Analytical (GAAS Corporation)

Address:
245 S. Plumer Ave., Suite #5
Tucson, AZ 85719
Tel: (520) 975-0411

Level One Labs

Address:
1525 N Granite Reef Rd Ste 11,
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Tel: (480) 604-2267

Steep Hill Labs

Address:
2601 W Dunlap Ave #18,
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Tel: (602) 812-4695

C4 Laboratories

Address:
7650 E Evans Rd Unit A,
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Tel: (480) 219-6460

Medicinal Genomics

Address:
1250 E Apache Blvd Suite 109-110
Tempe AZ 85281
Tel: (480) 219-6460

Kaycha Labs

Address:
1001 N Park Ave
Tucson AZ 85719
Tel: (520) 622-7449