While more U.S. states continually pass recreational and medical cannabis legislation, opening the door to use of cannabis for personal and health-related reasons, from a national perspective, regulatory authorities lack a centralized, cohesive structure. While some state agencies are moving in parallel directions, companies producing legal cannabis edibles and beverages often need to consult with key experts on the subject in order to cover their legal bases.
Those experts often advise edibles and beverages companies to structure production practices in such a way that they help to preemptively prepare themselves for future potential measures that could impact their business. This often includes looking toward existing guidelines issued by federal agencies like FDA to establish appropriate GMPs and HACCP plans.