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Pros and Cons of Mylar Bag Packaging

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In this economy, mylar bags are everywhere. They’re the metallic bags you see in food packaging from snacks and sauces to drink pouches (think Capri Sun). Mylar is a stretched polyester film, which is durable and provides protection from sunlight and oxygen. It’s an alternative to vacuum sealing and is often used in foods/consumables as it’s able to keep the product fresh for longer. That’s why it’s a very popular to be used as marijuana packaging and for other types of cannabis products. However, there are both pros and cons to using this type of packaging that you should consider before purchasing! Let’s start with the positives first.     ADVANTAGES 1) They’re Durable Mylar bags are praised for their high tensile strength. You can place many kinds of foods in a mylar bag, and in high quantities, without having to worry about the bag breaking or ripping. So, it’s a good option when selling larger quantities of cannabis, or edible products. 2) They’re Impermeable When

Cannabis Packaging Laws in Nevada

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Cannabis, popularly known as weed or marijuana after it is dried, is simply a group of three main plants with psychoactive properties referred to as Cannabis Sativa, Cannabis Indica, and Cannabis Ruderalis.     Over time continents and countries have legalized the use of these plants because it is medically seen to help certain conditions and aid recreational activities. Cannabis consists of not less than 120 components or substances called cannabinoids, and one of these components is known as cannabidiol (CBD). CBD is medically used to ease nausea, migraine, seizures, etc. The drug Epidiolex is the first and only to contain CBD and is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is used to treat types of epilepsy. Cannabis Law and Enforcement in Nevada. In Nevada, there is a law that guides the legal use or intake of Cannabis, and this has been in existence since the year 2017. The law states that aside from medical purposes, Cannabis can be used for recreation

How To Be Compliant with Canadian Cannabis Packaging Rules and Regulations

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Unlike the USA, the cannabis rules and regulations for packaging in Canada apply to the whole country, rather than varying by individual state. The Cannabis Act and Cannabis Regulations came into force in Canada in 2018 and were amended in 2019. It is expected that a further review will soon be due – so it’s important to stay up to date with the regulation changes! The laws in this article are correct as of 2022. Whilst there are laws regarding cannabis production and distribution, this article will look at some of the laws regarding your Cannabis dispensary packaging design. As one of the main goals of the Cannabis Act is to deter youths from ingesting the drug – the regulations are more restrictive than those in the US.       Branding/Design Whilst establishing a strong brand identity is important, this can be more challenging as Canada has strict rules on what you can do with your cannabis packaging. Cannabis manufacturers may use their brand name and only one additi