Beware of “Hydrocarbon Wax” in Retail
In New Mexico's cannabis industry, understanding the difference between intermediate products and retail end-use products is crucial, especially when dealing with items like Hydrocarbon Wax (unit type 17 in BioTrack). Hydrocarbon Wax is an intermediate product for concentrates and requires specific handling to ensure compliance with state regulations.
POS Systems and Error Management: If using BioTracks free or paid software verisons, you may be able to catch the error quickly by viewing the inventory type of the product recieved. But with many businesses using third-party POS systems like Dutchie and Cova, categorization errors can occur. Regular inventory reviews are essential to identify and correct these issues.
Intermediate Products Overview:
Derived from Flower Lots and Other Plant Material Lots.
Can include single or multiple strains, but strain names cannot be altered.
Must undergo QA testing before packaging into retail end-use products.
Common Intermediate Products:
Keif
Bubble Hash
Hash
Hydro-Carbon Wax
Food Grade Solvent Extract
CO2 Oil
Infused Dairy
Infused Cooking Oil
Retail End-Use Products:
Packaged from intermediate products or directly from Flower Lots.
Must have undergone QA testing before sale. Re-testing is unnecessary if the product remains unaltered after QA approval.
Strain names on packaged products cannot be modified.
Examples of Retail End-Use Products:
Usable MJ
Liquid Edibles
Extract for Inhalation
Infused Topicals
Solid Edibles
Trans-dermal Patches
Capsules
Tinctures
Suppositories
Important Notes:
Ensure flower sold to processors is in the "Flower Lot" stage, not the "Usable Cannabis/Marijuana" stage.
For incorrect inventory types, contact the state for approval to correct them.
By following these guidelines, cannabis businesses in New Mexico can stay compliant, maintain product integrity, and avoid categorization and testing issues.
