Welcome to our latest blog post where we dive into the evolving landscape of cannabis regulations and compliance! Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the industry, staying up-to-date with the latest changes is crucial. In this post, we’ll explore two insightful videos by Mark Slaugh that tackle key topics in the cannabis sector.
First, we’ll take a closer look at the “Reduced Testing Allowance 2024″ video, where Mark sheds light on the new testing regulations in Colorado. He covers everything from the importance of third-party testing and GMP compliance to the latest rules for HACCP and critical control points. Learn how these changes affect cultivation and testing practices, and why maintaining stringent quality control is more important than ever.
Next, we delve into “Mistakes to Mastery & Real-World Wake-Up Calls,” where Mark discusses common compliance pitfalls and how to turn these challenges into valuable learning opportunities. With real-world examples and practical advice, he highlights the importance of accurate documentation, proper training, and effective use of SOPs to ensure compliance and avoid costly mistakes.
Synopsis of Reduced Testing Allowance 2024
In this video on marijuana testing regulations and compliance in Colorado, Mark Slaugh discusses the challenges and inconsistencies within the cannabis industry, particularly in Colorado. He highlights the importance of best practices for clean cultivation facilities, emphasizing the need for third-party testing and GMP compliance. New rules for HACCP and critical control points, effective from July 1 2024, have significant implications for cultivation and testing. The video also covers quality control in cannabis production, focusing on maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and implementing research and development SOPs for small batch testing. Mark defines critical control points, emphasizes the importance of monitoring procedures, and provides insights into internal audits for quality management systems. The video concludes with an overview of the evolving cannabis regulations, compliance, and quality control standards, stressing the importance of up-to-date SOPs, reduced testing allowances, and the potential impact of cannabis scheduling on interstate commerce.
Synopsis of Mistakes to Mastery & Real-World Wake-Up Calls
This video explores common compliance mistakes in the cannabis industry and provides insights on turning these errors into valuable learning experiences. Mark Slaugh details various common mistakes, such as issues with record-keeping and compliance, sharing real-world stories of companies facing costly consequences due to lack of knowledge or willful non-compliance. Specific examples include a company fined $12,000 for not checking a regulator’s ID and another that faced significant financial losses due to improper record-keeping. Mark stresses the importance of understanding industry regulations, maintaining accurate documentation, and following proper procedures, along with the value of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cannabis cultivation and compliance management. He underscores the need for proper training, clear roles and responsibilities, and proactive use of SOPs to ensure compliance and avoid legal issues. Automation tools and third-party validation are recommended to streamline documentation and enhance compliance efforts.
