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Hemp Derived CBD and THC Not Allowed in Food and Beverages Manufactured or Sold in
Massachusetts pursuant to 105 CMR 500.00: Good Manufacturing Practices for Food and
105 CMR 590.00: Minimum Sanitation Standards for Food Establishment
Please be advised that it is unlawful to manufacture and/or sell food or beverages containing hemp
derived CBD and/or THC. This applies to alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. These products
must be taken off the shelf immediately. Any licensee found in violation of importing,
manufacturing, transporting, selling, and/or possessing on its licensed premises food and/or
beverages containing hemp derived CBD and/or THC faces potential suspension or revocation of
its license. Wholesalers must retrieve all food and beverages containing hemp derived CBD and/or
THC sold and/or delivered by them to retail licensed premises at or before their next delivery to
each establishment. This Advisory does not apply to marijuana products manufactured under the
jurisdiction of the Cannabis Control Commission.
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