Compliance
The Importance of Compliant Weed Packaging
“Safety first” isn’t just a cliche phrase among cannabis packaging companies — it’s a driving force. Because compliant cannabis packaging is vital to protecting consumers, and especially their children, it is also how brands establish trust in the marketplace.
Beyond just avoiding costly fines and recalls, compliant packaging reflects a company’s commitment to consumer safety, regulatory integrity, and long-term brand reputation. In a highly regulated space, cutting corners on compliance isn’t just risky—it’s a business liability.
By prioritizing safe, secure, and regulation-ready packaging from RXDco, you can grow your cannabis brand with confidence and earn consumer trust as a responsible steward of the industry.
Child-Resistant (CR) Packaging
Keeping cannabis products out of the hands of children is a primary goal of marijuana packaging regulations. By definition, child-resistant packaging is designed to be difficult for young children to open, reducing the risk of accidental ingestion—a serious concern for cannabis products, especially 420 edible packaging and concentrates. The term “child resistant” is defined in the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970, 16 CFR Part 1700, as packaging that is designed or constructed to be significantly difficult for children under five years of age to open and not difficult for adults to use properly.
Because children are drawn to vivid colors, which evoke feelings of happiness and excitement, seemingly mundane and routine household products of adults can be highly stimulating for kids. At their smaller size, cannabis poisoning poses a greater risk—especially if they accidentally ingest cannabis products containing high levels of THC. Even a small amount can be particularly toxic to a young child, potentially leading to serious physical or mental health effects that may have lasting consequences.
Unfortunately, in-step with legalization spurring explosive cannabis business growth in the US, states have seen an increase in accidental consumption of cannabis products by children. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, which tracked pediatric cannabis edible ingestions in children under age 6, there were a total of 7043 exposures reported during 2017–2021. That same time period saw a 1375.0% increase in incidents from the 207 reported cases in 2017 to the 3054 cases reported in 2021, with 97.7% of all exposures occurring in a residential environment.
These numbers underscore the critical importance of child-resistant packaging and highlight your business’s imperative to do it well. At RXDco, we adhere to the strictest child safety laws in the land to ensure that all of our cannabis packaging solutions meet or exceed regulations.
Explore our product catalog for a full range of CR-certified solutions, including mylar bags, glass jars, syringes, and more.
Tamper-Evident Packaging
Cannabis consumers want assurances that the products they’re purchasing come from safe, reliable sources. Beyond cool design and graphics, your 420 packaging creates the perception of your product’s integrity and safety. Tamper-evident features signal a professional, quality product that has been rigidly tested and is free from contamination.
As defined by the FDA, tamper-evident packaging is one or more barriers to entry that can “provide visible evidence” to customers that a package has/has not been tampered with. Opting for tamper-evident packaging welcomes a customer base who values safe, tested, and trusted products from their local dispensary. Gaining that consumer trust in your products creates brand loyalty that will keep customers returning and bringing their friends.
Though tamper-evident mylar bags are one of the most accessible, straightforward solutions, we offer an array of tamper-evident options, including blister packaging, shrink bands, cap liners, and tamper-evident labels.
U.S. and Canadian Cannabis Packaging Laws
Cannabis packaging requirements vary across jurisdictions, but certain standards are widely shared between the U.S. and Canada.
In Canada, cannabis packaging is governed by federal law under the Cannabis Act, which includes strict rules on child-resistant containers, standardized cannabis symbols, plain packaging, and detailed product information. Health Canada mandates that all packaging be tamper-evident and designed to prevent accidental access by youth.
In the United States, cannabis laws are determined at the state level, which means companies must stay up to date with the rules in each market they operate in. Common requirements include opaque packaging, clear THC warnings, and labels that avoid appealing to children.
All cannabis flower, edibles, and vape cartridges must be packaged in child-resistant (CR) and tamper-evident packaging. Mandatory requirements include resealable child-proof mechanisms in certified CR containers or opaque, non-transparent edible bags. All packaging must also adhere to strict labeling requirements, including the product name and cannabis type (Indica, Sativa, Hybrid), THC & CBD content per serving and total package, health warnings, usage instructions, and scannable QR codes for COAs.
Likewise, any misleading information or the use of imagery or design elements that would likely appeal to minors is forbidden. Though cartoon characters, playful fonts, or any design resembling candy, snacks, or beverages commonly sold to children is specifically outlined, this is a rather broad stipulation so it is best to be overly cautious.
Failing to comply can result in lawsuits, product recalls, and hefty fines. As part of our commitment to providing innovative packaging solutions, our team of regulatory experts prioritizes Legal Compliance to ensure that your products are always packaged in accordance with shifting state-specific laws.
Sustainability
The Increasing Demand for Sustainable Cannabis Packaging Solutions
Sustainability has surpassed a branding trend, becoming a customer expectation. This is especially true in industries like cannabis, in which an ethos of wellness and social responsibility is already central to the product. A 2019 survey revealed that 83% of people believe it is “important or extremely important” for companies to design more environmentally friendly products. Since then, that sentiment has only grown stronger and more pervasive.
Approximately 60% of cannabis brands have begun transitioning toward sustainable packaging, with roughly 45% of companies now opting for biodegradable materials. Despite the higher prices of sustainable solutions, which can increase packaging costs by about 10%, with 72% of consumers saying they prefer eco-friendly packaging, your investment is a wise expenditure with an extremely powerful branding opportunity.
Aligning your products with your consumers’ environmental values is good marketing. Environmentally responsible packaging becomes an immediate brand differentiator that attracts customer interest and attention on the shelf. Your eco-friendly packaging is a powerful statement of a future-focused brand promise that builds consumer trust and loyalty. Ultimately and rather quickly, additional sustainable packaging costs can be overcome by increased sales and position you for long-term growth..
Sustainable Packaging Options
Consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging is growing rapidly, but plastic remains the dominant material, accounting for roughly 56% of the market, followed by glass (25%) and aluminum (15%). Though the cannabis market is responding quickly with greener packaging, there is still a massive opportunity for cannabis brands to use sustainable packaging to set themselves apart.
From compostable to recyclable containers, we offer custom cannabis packaging solutions that prioritize form, function, and environmental responsibility. When your 420 packaging reflects the same commitment to environmental stewardship that customers value, you’re making a smart investment in packaging that builds trust, loyalty, and a future-focused brand.
Biodegradable Packaging
Innovations in biodegradable plastics and compostable rigid paper containers, like our own ATID Containers and PearlLoc Slides, are changing the way cannabis products are packaged sustainably.
ATID Paper-Based Containers: Our innovative ATID paper-based containers make the ultimate sustainability statement for flower, edibles, and more. These premium biodegradable containers feature our patented child-resistant, flex-stretch pull top in a sleek and professional design.
PearlLoc Paper-Based Slides & Boxes: With a durable, paper construction, the PearlLoc system of tubes, slides, and boxes provides strong shelf-ready housing with a mindful, modern aesthetic. This elegant solution offers the ideal blend of safety, compliance, and eco-consciousness for pre-rolls and more.
Recyclable Packaging
With a premium feel for customers that is easily recycled and reused, glass jars are a popular choice to preserve the freshness and potency of flower and concentrates. Glass is available in a myriad of shapes, sizes, and colors, so it can be used consistently across your product line.
Though glass is a trusted and true traditional packaging material, we are still finding ways to advance it. The uniquely tapered inner bowl of our C-Series Concentrate Jar, for example, has been optimized for minimum waste, the ideal solution for storing wax, shatter, budder, and crumble to deliver better value for your customers.
Reusable Packaging
Similarly, innovative packaging solutions that have enhanced functionality also offer you and your customers a distinct set of sustainability benefits. For example, our patent-pending BiTri Tubes, which feature compartmentalized divides to protect the integrity of multiple pre-rolls, are more than just an innovative way to display your products. Because of their unique design and quality construction, consumers continue reusing this unique carry-all case for their pre-rolls long after they consume your product. Because of the enduring qualities that increase its lifespan, the BiTri Tube is an eco-friendly alternative that is building customer appreciation and brand awareness from increased exposure.
Beyond Sustainable Materials
Your eco-conscious consumers prefer hemp-based, recycled, and biodegradable packaging, but that concern doesn’t stop at material alone. When it comes to packaging that reflects their values, consumers aren’t just looking for recyclable materials—they want to see companies backing up their claims with tangible efforts and actions that make a global impact. They seek minimal waste, low carbon emissions, raw or organic branding, and muted, low-ink designs that signal a lighter environmental footprint.
Customization
Shelf Appeal
On crowded dispensary shelves, custom-branded packaging distinguishes your products from the competition. From eye-catching graphics to uniquely shaped containers, customized cannabis packaging promotes your product’s aesthetic appeal and communicates value.
Well-designed custom packaging offers a unique and memorable experience of your brand story. By incorporating brand colors and logos into your packaging design, you create a visual narrative that resonates with potential customers and is remembered by consumers.
We offer a full range of customizations on shape, size, color, and materials throughout our product catalog. Still, one of the easiest and most accessible ways to get started branding your packaging design is with custom labels.
Consumer Trust
Quality custom packaging communicates a quality product from a company that has high standards and attention to detail. Because it is easy to assume that a company that designs quality packaging has produced a quality product, consumer perception of your product begins with your packaging choices.
We invite you to use packaging as an opportunity to communicate directly to your customers about the quality of your product and your company values. When applied as custom design elements, your logos, color schemes, and graphics can turn a necessary container into a savvy marketing tool that makes an impression.
Develop customer trust by showcasing the quality of your products with custom cannabis packaging design from RXDco. Our expert design team will guide the process, maximizing your packaging design opportunity in a way that connects customers to your brand identity and showcases the value of the product inside.
Design Inspiration
Perhaps there is no better way to dream up new possibilities than by exploring what has been done before. At RXDco, we see packaging design as an art. We craft packaging solutions that have distinction, treating the container and the unboxing experience as valid extensions of the brand itself. If delivered with consistency, the impact of good packaging design is positive brand recognition that resonates over time in repeat customers and market authority.
Check out our portfolio for design inspiration and let us know how we can apply our expertise to craft an exceptional experience for your brand.
Your All-In 420 Packaging Supplier
3-in-1: Compliant, Sustainable, Customizable Solutions from RXDco
Innovative design, regulatory expertise, sustainable innovation, and customization define every packaging solution from RXDco. With an unwavering commitment to quality and personalized customer support, our team offers premium cannabis packaging services without the premium price tag.
We just believe in doing things well and the importance of getting it right the first time. We are motivated by a value system based on mutual respect.
We have built a successful, decades-long history in the packaging business because we treat others the way we want to be treated.
The relationships we have cultivated give us a market advantage that we proudly pass along to our clients.
As we see a need in the market, we evolve to meet it, which is why today, RXDco is a one-stop shop for all dispensary packaging needs—providing everything from graphic design and custom labels, to free warehousing and inventory management.
We even research, develop, and market our own proprietary packaging solutions that are leading the field in sustainability and functionality advances.
