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Cannabis and CBD products sold at retail are subject to state-specific packaging and labeling rules. Tamper-evident labeling is one piece of that picture — this guide explains what California and Colorado currently require, and where Intertronix's tamper-evident labels and seals fit in.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change and vary by license type and product category — always confirm current rules with your state's cannabis regulatory agency or your compliance counsel before packaging product for sale.
California
California's Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) requires cannabis goods to use tamper-evident packaging — packaging that lets a consumer visually tell if it's been opened before. Recognized methods include a plastic seal, a sticker across the lid or opening that tears when removed, or a lid designed to pop up once broken. Child-resistant packaging is a related but separate requirement, and it applies to the container itself (certified child-resistant packaging, specific bottle caps, or heat-sealed plastic at least 4 mils thick) — a tamper-evident label does not by itself make a container child-resistant. Licensees are responsible for verifying their full packaging meets DCC standards before product reaches a retail shelf.
Colorado
Colorado's marijuana regulations (1 CCR 212-3) require regulated marijuana product to be in a child-resistant container by the time it's transferred to a retail or medical marijuana store. The rules also recognize tamper-evident "Marketing Layers" — sealed outer packaging that lets a receiving store confirm a product hasn't been opened without breaking that seal, which is where a tamper-evident label is typically applied in the supply chain.
Where tamper-evident labels fit
Intertronix's CBD and Marijuana Labels — including tamper-evident seals, VOID stickers, and exit bags — are designed to provide the visible tamper indication that states like California and Colorado call for. They're one part of a compliant package, alongside a child-resistant container that meets your state's specific standard. If you're not sure which combination fits your license type, our team can help you find the right label — final compliance sign-off is always your call and your regulator's.
Sources: California DCC — Packaging Requirements · Colorado 1 CCR 212-3, Rule 3-1005