Conducted using qualified participants within the specified regulatory age range to assess resistance to opening.
As cannabis and cannabis-derived products continue to expand across regulated markets in the United States, manufacturers and packaging suppliers face a complex and evolving landscape of state-specific packaging and labeling requirements. In nearly all jurisdictions, cannabis products are subject to mandatory child-resistant packaging requirements.
Perritt Laboratories is an independent contract testing laboratory specializing in child-resistant packaging testing. We support cannabis and hemp product manufacturers by evaluating packaging systems against applicable regulatory standards, helping ensure products are compliant and market-ready.
While cannabis remains regulated at the state level in the U.S., most state programs align their packaging requirements with established federal and international child-resistant packaging standards. Depending on the jurisdiction, cannabis packaging regulations may reference or require conformance with:
States that require cannabis packaging to meet child-resistant performance criteria consistent with one or more of the above standards include — but are not limited to — California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Additional requirements may include tamper evidence, resecuring closures, warning statements, and symbol usage, depending on product form and market.
Because state regulations continue to evolve, we work closely with clients to align testing programs with current jurisdictional requirements and accepted regulatory interpretations.
We conduct formal performance testing of child-resistant and senior-friendly packaging in alignment with recognized testing standards and protocols. Our evaluations simulate real-world conditions while upholding the highest levels of procedural oversight and data accuracy.
This balanced testing approach supports compliance while ensuring packaging usability for intended adult consumers.
Conducted using qualified participants within the specified regulatory age range to assess resistance to opening.
Tests accessibility for older adults, an important consideration for medical cannabis and wellness products commonly used by aging populations.
After testing, we provide a comprehensive, defensible test report detailing:
This documentation is structured for regulatory submissions, internal quality review, and packaging programs.
With decades of experience in child-resistant packaging testing, Perritt Laboratories provides the focused expertise cannabis manufacturers need to navigate regulatory expectations while prioritizing product safety. Our independent testing services help support compliant packaging solutions across both medical and adult-use markets.
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