Marijuana users in Oregon will be thrilled to learn that cannabis edibles in the state have received a potency increase.
Starting today, edibles in Oregon can contain up to 100 mg of THC, and 10 mg of THC per serving. The previous limit was 50 mg of THC per package and 5 mg per serving for edibles sold at stores licensed by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. (OLCC)
Edibles containing the lower THC amounts will still remain available for sale.
Solid edibles that exceed 55mg of THC in the package must now be scored so that it’s easy for a consumer to determine a portion size.
So far, the OLCC has approved labels for 30 products containing 100mg edibles, including chocolate bars, cookies, cereal bars and gummies.
The Oregon Health Authority and OLCC recommend that consumers who use edibles, especially first-time users, consume the drug in a safe place with someone not using cannabis, start with a small serving, and give themselves time to react to the THC.
“The change aligns with the potency allowances of most other states allowing the sale of adult-use cannabis,” the OLCC SAID.
Consumers should call the Poison Center, at 1-800-222-1222, if they or someone they’re with is experiencing an adverse reaction.
