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Oregon

Hemp-derived THC beverage regulation

Oregon

State Regulated
Beverage Status State Regulated
Cannabis Regulation Adult Use & Medical
Retail Outside Dispensary? Yes, subject to the dosage limits.
Section 01

General Regulation

Hemp Derived THC Beverage Status State Regulated
Cannabis Regulation Adult Use & Medical
Retail Outside Dispensary System? Yes, subject to the dosage limits. Cannot sell D8 or CBN (both defined as 'artificially derived cannabinoids') outside of the dispensary system.
Hemp Beverages Specifically Regulated? Yes.
Serving / Potency / Dosage / THC Type Limit

2mg total THC per serving for sales to adults in the general market (with total maximum THC concentration of 0.3%) or the OLCC market (with total maximum concentration of 1%). Can sell to minors with compliance testing showing the product contains less than 0.5 mg total THC.

DTC from Out-of-State Yes, not explicitly prohibited for products that can be sold into the general market.
Licensing

No specific licensing for out-of-state manufacturers selling into the general (non dispensary market) as long as the products meet the dosage/serving size/potency limitations.

Additional Notes

OLCC oversees hemp products. See OAR 845-026-0300, 845-026-0400.

Section 02

Labeling & Packaging Requirements

State Has Labeling Rules? Yes.
State Has Packaging Rules? Yes.
Label / Product Registration

Y, label must be registered.

Symbol Required? Yes.
Best By / Expiration / Use By

None specified. State does require a manufacture date and a test date on the label.

Labeling Description

The labeling and packaging requirements are all keyed to OLCC sales (non-general market), which track the marijuana rules. There is some uncertainty as to whether OLCC has oversight over general market hemp products for labeling purposes, but the language around the product registration requirements seem to indicate that all hemp products must register, which would put all hemp products under the OLCC labeling and packaging guildelines, which are found here: https://www.oregon.gov/olcc/marijuana/Documents/Packaging_Labeling/PackagingandLabelingGuide.pdf.

A pre-approved label may provide a “target potency” amount on the principal display panel as long as:

• The actual lab calculated values are within +/- 10% of the target potency on the principal display panel; and

• The actual THC and CBD amounts calculated by the laboratory are also provided elsewhere on the label.

Warning Statement

Warning Statement: “This product is derived from hemp and could contain THC. Keep out of reach of children.”

See also OAR 845-025-7030: "If the ocntainer holding the marijuana item or hemp item does not meet the child resistant standards set out in these rules, the outermost label must contain the following statement: 'This package is not child resistant.'"

Packaging Description

The labeling and packaging requirements are all keyed to OLCC sales (non-general market), which track the marijuana rules. These are likely a good best practice guide for general market hemp products. In short, the state prohibits untruthful or misleading statements, labeling and packaging that is attractive to minors,

The packages must be child resistant in a manner that meets the federal standards set out in 16 CFR 1700. The term “child resistant” is defined in OAR 845-025-7000 as packaging that is designed or constructed to be significantly difficult for children under five years of age to open and not difficult for adults to use properly.

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