Lesson Plan: Cannabis Edibles – A Focus on Homogeneity

Lesson Plan: Cannabis Edibles – A Focus on Homogeneity

 

Cannabis Edibles – A Focus on Homogeneity

Currently, most cannabis products are increasingly consumed as edibles. It is an obvious choice for those who want to use it for recreational use but are looking to avoid smoking. For medicinal use, studies show that edibles exhibit a significantly long-lasting therapeutic effect as compared to other formulations (Ventresca et al., 2021). Like all cannabis products legally sold in the United States, Edibles are also subjected to several quality control tests, with homogeneity test as the optimal test. After which, a certificate of analysis (CoA) must be issued to summarize the results for consumers to be aware of all the important information associated with the quality and safety of the product for human consumption. The purpose of this lesson plan is to provide educational content aimed at informing the consumers about the quality and safety of the cannabis edibles purchased, based on the outcome of the homogeneity test.

Certificate of Analysis (CoA)

            The chemical testing for cannabis products is quite complicated. However, for consumer understanding, the results are presented in simple terms in the CoA. Through the CoA, the consumer will be able to know the exact amount of the analyte (such as CBD or THC) and whether or not the analyte is less than the limit of quantification (<LOQ) or limit of detection (<LOD) (MacCallum et al., 2022). Additional information that must be included in the CoA is the terpene profile, pesticide profile, microbial profile, heavy metals, and residual solvents, which are the common contaminants during the manufacturing and packaging process of the cannabis edibles.

Homogeneity Testing

            To ensure consistent distribution of THC or CBD throughout the edible product, homogeneity testing must be done. This test is crucial in determining if the manufacturing process of the edibles produces consistency and uniformity throughout each batch. Ensuring that the product is homogeneous helps promote safety, in addition to creating brand loyalty to health conscience consumers (Soroosh et al., 2021). Consumption of non-homogenized edibles is associated with an increased risk of contaminants and toxic levels, given that some areas of the product will contain high concentrations of THC and contaminants as compared to others.

State Regulations

The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC), outlines the revised rules and requirements controlling the manufacturing and sale of cannabis edibles under Bulletin 2021-006 on 6^th May 2021 (Peng & Shahidi, 2021).  The rules require manufacturers to adequately inform consumers about the edibles they have purchased with detailed product labels and dosage limitations. All products are also required by law to attain homogeneity with each edible not exceeding 10mg THC per serving or more than 100mg THC per package.

Relevant Resources

For further insight and understanding on cannabis edibles and associated safety issues, consumers are advised to refer to the following resources: FDA and Cannabis: Research and Drug Approval Process, Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission, Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Compounds: Quality Considerations for Clinical Research, Draft Guidance for Industry, and RTI International: Marijuana Edibles and Labelling among others (MacCallum et al., 2022).

Conclusion

Cannabis edibles are increasingly consumed as users perceive them to be less harmful. However, the CoA ensures that the consumers are well informed about the quality and safety issues associated with the purchased edible. Homogeneity tests are considered optimal to ensure that all cannabis products from each batch are uniform and consistent in terms of THC quantity among other safety factors 

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References

MacCallum, C. A., Lo, L. A., Pistawka, C. A., & Boivin, M. (2022). A Clinical Framework for Evaluating Cannabis Product Quality and Safety. Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research.https://doi.org/10.1089/can.2021.0137

Peng, H., & Shahidi, F. (2021). Cannabis and cannabis edibles: A review. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 69(6), 1751-1774. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.0c07472

Soroosh, A. J., Henderson, R., Dodson, L., Mitchell, C. S., & Fahey, J. W. (2021). Mitigating potential public health problems associated with edible cannabis products through adequate regulation: A landscape analysis. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 61(18), 3091-3099.https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2020.1793099

Ventresca, M., Truman, E., & Elliott, C. (2021). Assessing public health messaging about cannabis edibles: perspectives from Canadian young adults. Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy, 1-9.https://doi.org/10.1080/09687637.2021.1937943

 

I need a rough draft by Wednesday 4PM EST, the full assignment will be due on Saturday. I will pay for full work not revision price for both. I need a lesson plan based on the example attached. You don’t have to make it pretty, Just send the document. I have attached the introduction for the guide. These are the learning objectives… Terminal Objective: Given the educational content, a cannabis consumer should be able to identify homogeneity results to ensure edibles purchased yield uniformity and consistency throughout each batch.
— Enabling Objective: Determine if the product purchased was tested for homogeneity.
— Enabling Objective: Describe safety issues associated with non-homogenized edibles.