Frequently Asked Questions: Cannabis Industry
Why is quality important in the cannabis industry?
The cannabis industry is quickly evolving, so ensuring your company stands out for quality and is prepared to meet all applicable standards and regulations is vital. By prioritizing quality your company can:
- Make it easier to meet consumer expectations
- Enable full traceability of any process
- Optimize product safety and consumer health
- Quickly comply with regulations
- Prevent legal penalties and potential recalls
- Develop repeat business
- Stand out in the market
Who regulates cannabis manufacturing in the United States?*
Because cannabis is not legal at the Federal level in the United States, regulatory requirements fall to the individual states. Cannabis businesses and organizations should educate themselves about all federal and state laws.
Regulation of cannabis for medical use falls under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “The FDA’s role in the regulation of all drugs, including cannabis and cannabis-derived products, also includes review of applications to market drugs to determine whether proposed drug products are safe and effective for their intended indications.”
In the interest of providing safe and effective products, many cannabis companies have adopted quality guidelines put forth by general manufacturing practice (GMP) or ISO 9001 standards. ISO 9001 outlines criteria for any organization establishing a quality management system. You can find more about ISO 9001 standards by visiting our ISO 9001 page.
It is important to note that the legality of cannabis, whether for recreational or medical use, varies by country and can be industry dependent. For additional information on the legal status of cannabis in various countries, the following Wikipedia article may help: Cannabis Legality *
* Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and not as legal advice or opinion. The reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. Any reader seeking a determination of legal rights should seek the counsel of an attorney or designated official of the applicable regulating agency.
What is the benefit of using cannabis quality management software?
Cannabis QMS software provides a centralized platform for managing quality, automating workflows and synchronizing documentation. With an automated quality management system, cannabis companies can integrate and streamline quality processes, including document control, risk management and supplier management. Automation brings efficiencies that enable businesses to:
- Manage risk
- Reduce costs
- Manage suppliers
- Communicate with customers
- Improve workflows
- Ensure compliance
Why choose QT9 QMS for your cannabis quality management needs?
With more than 25 modules that come standard, QT9 QMS excels at all of the processes you need for managing quality, including:
- Document Control
- Risk Management
- Audit Management
- Corrective Actions
- Supplier Management
- Employee Training
- Inspections
QT9 QMS is a highly rated, easy-to-use quality management system based in the cloud for ultimate collaboration and connection. QT9 QMS offers unlimited scalability and traceability, full customer support, an ERP integration and Business Intelligence tool to help visualize and make informed decisions using real time data.
