Consumer safety, compliance and consistency are vital to the continued success of the legal cannabis and cannabis-derived CBD industry. Organizations providing products and services for the cannabis or CBD industry should consider accreditation or certification to comply with federal, state and local licensing regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). From cultivation, to testing laboratories, to production we help organizations implement quality, testing and consumer safety management systems. Our management system consultants have the expertise to help ensure the safety, quality and integrity of your products and services.
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Industry News
- CSQ Launches Compliance Toolkit for Colorado Operators Following the Certification’s Approval to Audit CO’s Safe Harbor Hemp Products 09/17/2024CSQ’s accredited certification program, along with its Certification Body, ASI are both now approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) for Safe Harbor Hemp manufacturers for cGMP certification, per Colorado’s revised statutes that took effect July 1st. The post CSQ Launches Compliance Toolkit for Colorado Operators Following the Certification’s Approval to […]
- Don’t Reinvent The Wheel: A Tour of ASTM Standards for Cannabis and Hemp – Part 2 08/06/2024In our previous article, we delved into the foundational ASTM International standards that are shaping the cannabis and hemp industries. We explored the first true universal symbol for cannabis, water activity controls, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards. As we continue this journey, we turn our attention to four additional ASTM International… […]
- Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: A Tour of ASTM Standards for Cannabis – Part 1 05/31/2024In the realm of consumer safety, minimum standards form a critical safety net that allows businesses and regulators alike with necessary guidelines. In this series of articles, we will explore specific ASTM International standards that have already been developed and published by its Committee on Cannabis. The post Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: A Tour of […]
- Sustainability in Cannabis Packaging: Balancing Preservation and Environmental Impact 10/13/2023Honing in on sustainable packaging isn’t just a good move for the environment. It’s also more cost-effective, less labor-intensive and allows you to provide consumers with the best possible version of your flower—no matter how far through the supply chain it’s had to travel before hitting retail shelves. The post Sustainability in Cannabis Packaging: Balancing […]
Cannabis and CBD Certification Solutions
Consulting
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management System
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System
- ISO 17025 – Laboratory Management System
- ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management System
- ISO 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety Management System
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Business Solutions
Auditing
Training
- ISO 9001:2015 QMS Fundamentals & Internal Auditor
- New Quality Manager
- Document and Record Control
- Writing Standard Operating Procedures
- ISO 9001:2015 QMS Fundamentals
- Five Why Technique and Corrective Actions
- Certification Process and Audit Preparation
- Context of the Organization & Interested Parties
- Risk Assessment and Controls
Resources
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) – Part 210 – Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Processing, Packing, or Holding of Drugs; General
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) – Part 211 – Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) for Finished Pharmaceuticals
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
- ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)
- ASTM International
- Foundation of Cannabis Unified Standards (FOCUS)
- National Cannabis Industry Association