California Cannabis Businesses Must Prepare Now for 2028 Packaging Compliance Deadline
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2249, establishing clearer packaging requirements for cannabis products that take effect in 2028. Although the deadline appears distant, industry experts warn that businesses must act immediately since packaging artwork is typically locked with printers weeks or months before production runs, and inventory sits in warehouses for extended periods. Adrian Holguin of CannaShark Consulting emphasizes that the time gap between now and 2028 allows insufficient preparation time for the complex supply chain involved in cannabis packaging. These new regulations aim to enhance consumer safety and product labeling standards across California's cannabis market.

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