N.M. Admin. Code § 7.34.4.15

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 7.34.4.15 - STANDARDS FOR MANUFACTURE OF CANNABIS-DERIVED PRODUCTS

The following are minimum requirements for the manufacture of cannabis-derived products which shall apply to all manufacturers and licensed non-profit producers that manufacture cannabis-derived products:

A.General requirements: A licensed non-profit producer and a manufacturer shall ensure the following:

(1) that all manufacturing shall be done in premises that are in compliance with state and local laws, including but not limited to zoning, occupancy, licensing, and building codes;

(2) that the manufacturing operation and all equipment, implements, and fixtures that are used for the manufacture of cannabis derived products shall be used exclusively for the manufacture of cannabis derived products and that food processing for personal, staff, or the general public shall be prohibited;

(3) that all manufacturing is done indoors; with the exception that compressed gas extraction may occur outdoors in accordance with applicable standards of the New Mexico regulation and licensing department;

(4) that all manufacturing is conducted in a manner that does not allow cross-contamination from chemical or biological hazards;

(5) that manufacturing does not occur at a location that is within 300 feet of a school, church, or daycare center that existed within the 300-foot area before the non-profit producer or manufacturer became licensed to operate at the location;

(6) that all non-profit producer and manufacturer staff involved in the handling, transportation, manufacture, testing, or packaging of cannabis derived products must complete general food handler safety training;

(7) that any person who, by medical examination or supervisory observation, is shown to have, or appears to have, an illness, open lesion, including a boil, sore, or infected wound, or any other abnormal source of microbial contamination for whom there is a reasonable possibility of contact with preparation surfaces for medical cannabis or cannabis derived products, shall be excluded from any operations which may be anticipated to result in such contamination until the condition is corrected;

(8) that hand-washing facilities are provided that are adequate, accessible, and conveniently located, and that they are furnished with running water at a suitable temperature; hand-washing facilities shall be located in indoor production facilities, in restrooms, and wherever good sanitary practices require employees to wash or sanitize their hands, and shall be stocked with effective hand-cleaning and sanitizing preparations, and sanitary towel service or suitable drying devices;

(9) that all persons involved in preparing or handling medical cannabis or cannabis derived products at the manufacturing operation conform to hygienic practices while on duty, including:

(a) maintaining adequate personal cleanliness;

(b) washing hands thoroughly in an adequate hand-washing area before starting 0work, at any other time when the hands may have become soiled or contaminated, and both before putting gloves on and after removal of gloves;

(c) refraining from preparing or handling medical cannabis or cannabis derived products if the handler has or may have an illness, open lesion, including boils, sores, or infected wounds, or any other abnormal source of microbial contamination, until such condition is corrected;

(d) complying with the other requirements of this section.

(10) that there is sufficient space for placement of equipment and storage of materials as is necessary for the maintenance of sanitary operations for production of medical cannabis derived products;

(11) that litter and waste are properly removed, and the operating systems for waste disposal are maintained in an adequate manner so that they do not constitute a source of contamination in areas where medical cannabis or cannabis derived products are exposed;

(12) that floors, walls, and ceilings are constructed in such a manner that they are washable, wipeable, and non-absorbent, and can be kept clean, and kept in good repair;

(13) that walls and ceilings remain free of water damage, and that fiberglass and other insulation material not be exposed;

(14) that there is adequate safety-type lighting in all areas where medical cannabis or cannabis derived products are processed or stored, and where equipment or utensils are cleaned;

(15) that the manufacturer provides adequate screening or other protection against the entry of pests; rubbish shall be disposed of so as to minimize the development of odor, minimize the potential for the waste becoming an attractant and harborage, or breeding place for pests;

(16) that building, fixtures, and other physical facilities where cannabis derived products are manufactured are maintained in a sanitary condition;

(17) that all contact surfaces, including utensils and equipment used for preparation of cannabis derived products are cleaned and sanitized as frequently as necessary to protect against contamination;

(18) that all equipment and utensils used for preparation of cannabis derived products are designed and of such material and workmanship as to be adequately cleanable, and are properly maintained;

(19) that only environmental protection agency (EPA) registered sanitizing agents are used in manufacturing operations and that they are used in accordance with labeled instructions;

(20) that toxic cleaning compounds, sanitizing agents, and pesticide chemicals shall be identified, held, and stored in a manner that protects against contamination of medical cannabis or cannabis derived products;

(21) that any chemicals used for extraction in the manufacturing process be intended for such usage, and that they be of food or medical grade;

(22) that the water supply is sufficient for the operations intended and is derived from a source that is a regulated water system; private water supplies shall be from a water source that is capable of providing a safe, potable, and adequate supply of water to meet the manufacturing facility's needs;

(23) that plumbing shall be of adequate size and design, adequately installed, and maintained to carry sufficient quantities of water to required locations throughout the facility; and properly convey sewage and liquid disposable waste from the facility;

(24) that there are no cross-connections between the potable and waste water lines;

(25) that the manufacturer provide its employees with adequate, readily accessible, on-site toilet facilities that are maintained in a sanitary condition and good repair;

(26) that all operations in the receipt, inspection, transport, segregation, preparation, manufacture, packaging, and storage of medical cannabis or cannabis derived products are conducted in accordance with adequate security and sanitation principles;

(27) that medical cannabis or cannabis derived products that can support the rapid growth of undesirable microorganisms are stored and transported in a manner that prevents the growth of these microorganisms;

(28) that storage and transportation of usable cannabis is accomplished under conditions that will maintain security and protect medical cannabis or cannabis derived products against physical, chemical, and microbial contamination as well as against deterioration of the medical cannabis or cannabis derived product and the container;

(29) that current material safety data sheets are kept on the premises for all chemicals used, including but not limited to cleaning compounds, sanitizing agents, and pesticides;

(30) that extraction for the purpose of manufacturing concentrates is conducted in a closed system utilizing an oil extractor solvent such as N-butane or carbon dioxide or utilizing ethyl alcohol;

(31) that all containers used for storage or transport of usable cannabis are washable, wipeable, and nonabsorbent;

(32) that if alcohol is to be used for extraction, only food grade, non-denatured ethyl alcohol is used for that purpose;

(33) that all weighting or measuring devices that are used in the production, distribution, or manufacture of usable cannabis be appropriately documented as having undergone certified registration and calibration that is in accordance with applicable requirements of the New Mexico department of agriculture;

(34) that the manufacture of a cannabis derived product by a manufacturer from the cannabis material produced by a personal production license holder is recorded in an electronic tracking system specified by the department;

(35) that the manufacturer or non-profit producer will prohibit its employees and contractors from being under the influence of drugs or alcohol in the workplace;

(36) that the department is notified of any changes to the days or hours of business operation;

(37) that staff who are tasked with conducting compressed gas extraction activities be appropriately trained in the of use of extraction equipment, as well as safety and emergency procedures, by a qualified trainer, prior to beginning extraction activities;

(38) that hemp, hemp extract, and hemp derived products (other than hemp paper) are not combined in any manner with usable cannabis that is intended to be sold or otherwise distributed in the medical cannabis program; and

(39) that cannabis and cannabis derived products that are kept in manufacturing areas at all times be clearly segregated from hemp and hemp derived products.

B.Prohibited products: The use of dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) in the production of cannabis derived products, and the possession of DMSO upon the premises of a manufacturer or licensed non-profit producer, is prohibited.

C.Imprinting of certain usable cannabis products with universal THC symbol: A manufacturer and a licensed non-profit producer shall ensure that the universal New Mexico THC warning symbol, or a comparable symbol denoting THC content, is embossed or otherwise imprinted directly upon the following usable cannabis products that contain THC, prior to sale or distribution of any such product to a qualified patient or primary caregiver:

(1) chocolate;

(2) soft confections;

(3) hard confections or lozenges; and

(4) pressed pills and capsules

N.M. Admin. Code § 7.34.4.15

7.34.4.15 NMAC - Rp, 7.34.4.13 NMAC, 12/30/2010, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 04, February 27, 2015, eff. 2/27/2015, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 04, February 29, 2016, eff. 2/29/2016, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXI, Issue 12, June 23, 2020, eff. 6/23/2020