Utah Admin. Code 66-2-14

Current through Bulletin 2024-23, December 1, 2024

Section R66-2-14 - Irradiation of Cannabis

(1) A cannabis processor may use methods of irradiation for remediation of cannabis if:

(a) the method is approved in their operating plan, which includes:

(i) type of radiation or ionizing energy source;

(ii) equipment; and

(iii) documentation of state approval by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality;

(b) the product has failed quality assurance testing for microbials; and

(c) the processor has submitted and received approval for remediation to use radiation

(2) Batches or lots of cannabis remediated by radiation shall be noted in the inventory control system, and each container of the batch or lot shall be stickered with the radura symbol until the batch is completely used or destroyed.

(3) The processor shall maintain records required by this section for three years after the final disposition of the irradiated cannabis, and shall make the records available for inspection and copy by the department. Records shall include:

(a) the cannabis batch treated;

(b) lot identification;

(c) approved operating plan and evidence of compliance with the operating plan;

(d) ionizing energy source;

(e) source calibration;

(f) dosimetry;

(g) dose distribution in the product;

(h) the date of irradiation;

(i) final products that were made by the irradiated cannabis; and

(j) pharmacies the product was sent to.

(4) The label of a cannabis product that contains irradiated cannabis shall display:

(a) the radura symbol; and

(b) the statement: "Treated with radiation" in text as prominent as the ingredients.

(5) The radura symbol and statement shall be placed prominently and conspicuously on the label.

(6) Processors shall notify a pharmacy that the product has been irradiated before purchase.

Utah Admin. Code R66-2-14

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-10, effective 5/13/2024

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-21, effective 10/15/2024