Laws by region
Cannabis labeling laws by country and state.
Last reviewed: October 2026
Law names are shown in their original language and only where verified on an official source.
Countries (12)
United States
Varies by state · Adult-use (recreational) · MedicalAdult-use cannabis is legal in 24 states plus Washington, D.C., and most states run medical programs. Cannabis remains federally controlled, so labeling is set state by state.
- Regulator:
- See state regulators below
- Governing law / regulation:
- Federal Register 2026-08176 — Rescheduling of FDA-approved products containing marijuana to Schedule III
Canada
Adult-use (recreational) · MedicalAdult-use and medical cannabis are legal nationwide under the federal Cannabis Act, with some of the most detailed packaging and labelling rules in the world.
- Regulator:
- Health Canada
- Governing law / regulation:
- Cannabis Regulations (SOR/2018-144)
Germany
Adult-use, non-commercial · MedicalSince April 2024 adults may possess limited amounts, grow at home and join non-profit cultivation associations; there are no commercial recreational shops. Medical cannabis is dispensed by pharmacies on prescription.
- Regulator:
- BMG / BfArM
- Governing law / regulation:
- Konsumcannabisgesetz (KCanG)
Malta
Adult-use, non-commercial · MedicalAdults may grow at home, and licensed non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations may distribute to members. There is no commercial retail.
- Regulator:
- ARUC
- Governing law / regulation:
- Authority on the Responsible Use of Cannabis Act (Cap. 628)
Luxembourg
Private use · MedicalAdults may grow up to four plants per household for private use at home; there is no commercial sale. Medical cannabis is available on prescription through hospital pharmacies.
- Regulator:
- Ministère de la Santé
- Governing law / regulation:
- See official regulator
Uruguay
Adult-use (recreational) · MedicalThe world’s first fully regulated adult-use market: registered residents buy from licensed pharmacies, join clubs or grow at home. Medical cannabis is also regulated.
- Regulator:
- IRCCA
- Governing law / regulation:
- Ley N° 19.172
Thailand
MedicalCannabis flower is medical-only: it may be dispensed only with a valid prescription through licensed clinics, pharmacies and traditional-medicine outlets. A stricter Cannabis Control Act is in draft.
- Regulator:
- DTAM (กรมการแพทย์แผนไทยและการแพทย์ทางเลือก)
- Governing law / regulation:
- See official regulator
Australia
MedicalMedicinal cannabis is legal on prescription; most products are unapproved and accessed via TGA pathways such as SAS and Authorised Prescribers.
- Regulator:
- TGA
- Governing law / regulation:
- See official regulator
United Kingdom
MedicalCannabis-based products for medicinal use can be prescribed by specialist doctors for individual patients. Recreational cannabis is illegal.
- Regulator:
- MHRA / Home Office
- Governing law / regulation:
- The Misuse of Drugs (Amendments) (Cannabis and Licence Fees) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2018
Switzerland
Pilot / trial · MedicalMedical cannabis may be prescribed by doctors since 2022. Adult-use cannabis is legal only within authorised, time-limited city pilot trials; a broader law is still being drafted.
- Regulator:
- BAG / FOPH
- Governing law / regulation:
- See official regulator
Netherlands
Tolerated (coffeeshops) · Pilot / trial · MedicalCoffeeshop sales are tolerated rather than legal. A Controlled Cannabis Supply Chain Experiment runs in ten municipalities (2025–2029), and medical cannabis is available via pharmacies.
- Regulator:
- Rijksoverheid / BMC
- Governing law / regulation:
- Opiumwet
South Africa
Private use · MedicalPrivate adult use and cultivation are decriminalised by a 2018 court ruling; the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act has not yet commenced and does not create a commercial market. Medical cannabis is licensed by SAHPRA.
- Regulator:
- SAHPRA
- Governing law / regulation:
- Cannabis for Private Purposes Act 7 of 2024 (not yet in force)
US states with adult-use laws (24 + DC) (25)
Each state sets its own packaging and labeling rules. Federal rescheduling (2026) covers FDA-approved products only and does not create a federal labeling standard for state-legal cannabis.
Alaska
Adult-use legal · MedicalChild-resistant packaging required. Resealable packaging for multi-use or multi-serving products. Opaque packaging required (product not visible).
- Regulator:
- Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office (AMCO)
- Governing law / regulation:
- 3 AAC 306 — Marijuana regulations (incl. 3 AAC 306.345, packaging and labeling)
Arizona
Adult-use legal · MedicalTHC and CBD content must be displayed. Mandatory warning statements — use the regulator’s exact current wording. QR code or link to product information / lab results required.
- Regulator:
- Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)
- Governing law / regulation:
- Ariz. Admin. Code Title 9, Ch. 18 (R9-18-310 — Product labeling and packaging)
California
Adult-use legal · MedicalOfficial universal cannabis symbol required (minimum 0.5 in (height)). Mandatory warning statements — use the regulator’s exact current wording. THC and CBD content must be displayed.
- Regulator:
- Department of Cannabis Control (DCC)
- Governing law / regulation:
- Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) · Cal. Code Regs., tit. 4, div. 19 (§§ 17402–17412: labeling & packaging)
Colorado
Adult-use legal · MedicalOfficial universal cannabis symbol required (minimum ½ × ½ in). “Contains Marijuana. Keep away from children.” directly below the symbol. Child-resistant packaging required.
- Regulator:
- Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED)
- Governing law / regulation:
- 1 CCR 212-3 — Colorado Marijuana Rules (3-1000 series: packaging & labeling)
Connecticut
Adult-use legal · MedicalOfficial universal cannabis symbol required (minimum ½ × ½ in). A second symbol is also required (e.g., “not for kids” / 21+ warning symbol). Child-resistant packaging required.
- Regulator:
- Department of Consumer Protection (DCP)
- Governing law / regulation:
- Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis Act (RERACA), Conn. Gen. Stat. ch. 420h
Delaware
Adult-use legal · MedicalOfficial universal cannabis symbol required (minimum ½ × ½ in).
- Regulator:
- Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC)
- Governing law / regulation:
- 4 Del. Admin. Code 5001 (§ 9.0 — Packaging and labeling)
Illinois
Adult-use legal · MedicalChild-resistant packaging required. THC and CBD content must be displayed. Mandatory warning statements — use the regulator’s exact current wording.
- Regulator:
- Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO)
- Governing law / regulation:
- Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, 410 ILCS 705/55-21 (packaging and labeling) · 8 Ill. Adm. Code 1300.930 (labeling requirements)
Maine
Adult-use legal · MedicalOfficial universal cannabis symbol required (minimum ½ × ½ in). Required label information in English. Minimum type size: 6 pt.
- Regulator:
- Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP)
- Governing law / regulation:
- 18-691 C.M.R. ch. 30 (§ 5 — Packaging and labeling)
Maryland
Adult-use legal · MedicalOfficial universal cannabis symbol required (minimum ½ × ½ in). Mandatory warning statements — use the regulator’s exact current wording. THC and CBD per serving and per package must be displayed.
- Regulator:
- Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA)
- Governing law / regulation:
- COMAR 14.17.18; Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 36-203.1
Massachusetts
Adult-use legal · MedicalChild-resistant packaging required. Tamper-evident packaging required. Opaque packaging required (product not visible).
- Regulator:
- Cannabis Control Commission (CCC)
- Governing law / regulation:
- 935 CMR 500.000 (incl. 500.105 — packaging and labeling)
Michigan
Adult-use legal · MedicalOfficial universal cannabis symbol required — use the regulator’s artwork, unaltered. THC and CBD content must be displayed. Mandatory warning statements — use the regulator’s exact current wording.
- Regulator:
- Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA)
- Governing law / regulation:
- Mich. Admin. Code R 420.504 (packaging and labeling)
Minnesota
Adult-use legal · MedicalOfficial universal cannabis symbol required (minimum ½ × ½ in). A second symbol is also required (e.g., “not for kids” / 21+ warning symbol). Mandatory warning statements — use the regulator’s exact current wording.
- Regulator:
- Office of Cannabis Management (OCM)
- Governing law / regulation:
- Minn. Stat. § 342.62 (packaging and labeling) · Minn. R. 9810.1400
Missouri
Adult-use legal · MedicalOfficial universal cannabis symbol required — use the regulator’s artwork, unaltered. Child-resistant packaging required. Opaque packaging required (product not visible).
- Regulator:
- Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR)
- Governing law / regulation:
- 19 CSR 100-1.120 (packaging, labeling and product design)
Montana
Adult-use legal · MedicalOfficial universal cannabis symbol required (minimum 0.33 × 0.33 in). Packaging and label designs need regulator approval before use.
- Governing law / regulation:
- Admin. R. Mont. 42.39.314 (general labeling requirements)
Nevada
Adult-use legal · MedicalChild-resistant packaging required. Opaque packaging required (product not visible). Minimum type size: 8 pt.
- Regulator:
- Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB)
- Governing law / regulation:
- Nevada Cannabis Compliance Regulations (NCCR) — Regulation 12
New Jersey
Adult-use legal · MedicalOfficial universal cannabis symbol required — use the regulator’s artwork, unaltered. Child-resistant packaging required. Mandatory warning statements — use the regulator’s exact current wording.
- Regulator:
- Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC)
- Governing law / regulation:
- N.J.A.C. 17:30 (17:30-16 — packaging and labeling)
New Mexico
Adult-use legal · MedicalOfficial universal cannabis symbol required (minimum ½ × ½ in). THC and CBD content must be displayed. Mandatory warning statements — use the regulator’s exact current wording.
- Regulator:
- Cannabis Control Division (CCD)
- Governing law / regulation:
- 16.8.3 NMAC (packaging, labeling, advertising)
New York
Adult-use legal · MedicalOfficial universal cannabis symbol required — use the regulator’s artwork, unaltered. Child-resistant packaging required. Tamper-evident packaging required.
- Regulator:
- Office of Cannabis Management (OCM)
- Governing law / regulation:
- 9 NYCRR Part 128 (packaging and labeling)
Ohio
Adult-use legal · MedicalOfficial universal cannabis symbol required (minimum ¼ × ¼ in). Required label information in English. Packaging and label designs need regulator approval before use.
- Regulator:
- Division of Cannabis Control (DCC)
- Governing law / regulation:
- Ohio Rev. Code ch. 3796 · Ohio Adm. Code 1301:18-4 (packaging and labeling)
Oregon
Adult-use legal · MedicalOfficial universal cannabis symbol required (minimum 0.48 × 0.35 in).
- Regulator:
- Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC)
- Governing law / regulation:
- OAR 845-025 (845-025-7000 series: packaging and labeling)
Rhode Island
Adult-use legal · MedicalOfficial universal cannabis symbol required — use the regulator’s artwork, unaltered. Child-resistant packaging required. Tamper-evident packaging required.
- Regulator:
- Cannabis Control Commission (CCC)
- Governing law / regulation:
- 560-RICR-10-10-2 (operational requirements incl. packaging & labeling)
Vermont
Adult-use legal · MedicalOfficial universal cannabis symbol required (minimum ½ × ½ in). A second symbol is also required (e.g., “not for kids” / 21+ warning symbol).
- Regulator:
- Cannabis Control Board (CCB)
- Governing law / regulation:
- CCB Rule 2 — Regulation of Cannabis Establishments
Virginia
Adult-use legal — no licensed retail yet · MedicalLicensed adult-use retail sales have not opened yet — check the CCA for the current timeline. Official universal cannabis symbol required — use the regulator’s artwork, unaltered. Child-resistant packaging required.
- Regulator:
- Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA)
- Governing law / regulation:
- 3VAC10-70 — Labeling and Packaging · Code of Virginia § 4.1-1603.1
Washington
Adult-use legal · MedicalOfficial universal cannabis symbol required (minimum ¾ × ¾ in). A second symbol is also required (e.g., “not for kids” / 21+ warning symbol). Child-resistant packaging required.
- Regulator:
- Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB)
- Governing law / regulation:
- WAC 314-55-105 (packaging and labeling) · WAC 314-55-106 (warning & universal symbols)
District of Columbia
Adult-use legal — no licensed retail yet · MedicalAdult-use possession is legal, but there are no licensed adult-use sales; labeling applies to the medical program. Child-resistant packaging required. No imagery or designs that appeal to minors.
- Governing law / regulation:
- D.C. Code § 7-1671.06 (licensed cannabis businesses) · 22-C DCMR (Medical Cannabis)
US medical-only programs (grouped summary) (17)
These states run medical (or low-THC) programs only. Rules are set by each program — use the regulator link for current packaging and labeling requirements.
Alabama
Medical- Regulator:
- Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission
Arkansas
Medical- Regulator:
- Medical Marijuana Commission / ABC Division
Florida
Medical- Regulator:
- Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU)
Georgia
low-THC onlyHawaii
MedicalKentucky
Medical- Regulator:
- Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program
Louisiana
Medical- Regulator:
- Louisiana Department of Health
Mississippi
Medical- Regulator:
- Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program
Nebraska
Medical- Regulator:
- Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission
New Hampshire
Medical- Regulator:
- DHHS — Therapeutic Cannabis Program
North Dakota
Medical- Regulator:
- HHS — Medical Marijuana Program
Oklahoma
Medical- Regulator:
- Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA)
Pennsylvania
MedicalSouth Dakota
MedicalTexas
low-THC onlyUtah
Medical- Regulator:
- Center for Medical Cannabis (DHHS)
West Virginia
Medical- Regulator:
- Office of Medical Cannabis
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