Four Steps for Success Streamlining Your Cannabis Packaging Process

The cannabis industry is growing exponentially with the legalization of cannabis and will continue the same in the years to come. The beginning of the new year means more opportunities for a brand to look for a possible area of growth. Cannabis packaging plays an important role in making a product stand out on shelves and possible areas to increase sales. Here are four important steps to streamline the marijuana packaging process.
Flexibility
The cannabis industry is relatively new; the rules and regulations related will continue to evolve in the years to come. The business must streamline cannabis packaging and labeling processes, leaving out space to change and adapt in the future. It is best to leave space out space for legibly printed variable data in case there is a change. These labels can also become a great way to enhance the package's overall appearance and make it look attractive for the consumers.
Conformity with regulations
After finalizing the packaging options, it's time to ensure that the products conform to the state regulations. If the guidelines are not satisfied this may result in products pulled from the store shelves or a hefty fine can be imposed. The rework involved in re-printing labels or packaging, labor cost, and time will only be an extra burden on the business. Check that your package or labels are as per regulations and follow the FDA requirements. child resistant marijuana packaging is not a legal requirement in most states but it is good for brands to have this in their cannabis products. Taking legal counsel is the best way to ensure that packaging meets all requirements.

Streamlining processes from sale to shelf
One of the biggest objectives of streamlining the packaging process is to ensure that it becomes efficient and effective from the time you sell to its journey on the shelf. Streamlining processes ensures packaging your product and safeguarding business profits. A brand should focus on creating well-fit packaging as oversized packaging costs and can be misleading. Test prototypes or samples with the R&D and production team before placing a large order for packaging or labels.
Timing is the key
Timing is the key and a business should understand the timeline of its product before placing any packaging order. Having custom containers and labels ensure differentiation in retail stores but they also take longer time to produce that other product out there. Production, custom containers, approving proofs, and shipping will be impacted and in the fast-growing industry, this can negatively impact the brand's market. It is best to place orders in advance to ensure that the brand won't face a packaging shortage at all.
As an additional tip, a brand needs to take connection with brands that face similar packaging challenges as you. If they are willing to share their valuable insights it will help in making well-informed packaging decisions. Thorough market research can also help to understand what's working and what areas where you can improve. Like to share any tip with us tell us in the comments.