Md. Code Regs. 14.17.11.13

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 26, December 27, 2024

Section 14.17.11.13 - Edible Cannabis Product Processing - Manufacture

A. Potentially hazardous edible cannabis products may not be manufactured unless approved by the Administration.

B. A permittee shall ensure:

(1) The consistent and safe manufacture of edible cannabis products;

(2) Pathogenic microorganisms are excluded or eliminated from edible cannabis products before being offered for human consumption;

(3) All edible cannabis products undergo thermal processing or another process scientifically proven to kill pathogenic microorganisms that pose a threat to human health, as outlined in applicable standard operating procedures and approved by the Administration;

(4) The heating, cooling, or re-heating of ingredients or edible cannabis products use methods that prevent contamination; and

(5) All edible cannabis products are safe for human consumption.

C. The permittee shall provide a shelf-life study in accordance with the Administration's Technical Authority for cannabis testing, to prove the manufacturing processes prevent contamination of edible cannabis products or premature degradation of therapeutic compounds.

Md. Code Regs. 14.17.11.13

Regulation .13 adopted effective 51:14 Md. R. 676, eff. 6/7/2024, exp. 8/31/2024 (Emergency); adopted effective 51:14 Md. R. 678, eff. 7/22/2024.