Childproof packaging for cannabis and cannabis-infused products is becoming an increasingly hot issue all over the country, especially here in Colorado and in Washington, where recreational sales have further increased the exposure to children in households where MMJ products are consumed as “recreational” as well as “medicinal”. The various packaging regulations and laws that pertain to cannabis child-proof packaging continue to be updated and scrutinized on the grounds of are they stringent enough, and are they being followed and monitored. There are various child proof packaging products and solutions for cannabis products that are designed to offer the following benefits for both recreational and medicinal marijuana users in every state where marijuana is being legally distributed: • To protect children who are below a certain age of being able to open the container. • Proper detailing of packaging contents including all ingredients and nutritional values (for edibles). • Potency of the product is maintained (no air/moisture in, no smell out) so medicinal value of the product is protected. • The childproof packaging is opaque, so the casual observer cannot see the contents. • The packaging is tested and certified by the American Society for Testing and Materials to meet quality and safety guidelines. New packaging products designed for greater child safety to hit the MMJ market Marijuana packaging products are currently being designed for better child safety and there are multiple features: • Packaging that does not allow any minor to twist off the lid. • Opaque bags that have a dual locking mechanism to keep small children from accessing the contents • Canisters that have a keyed locking cap and an interior sleeve • Canisters that are of different shapes to accommodate flower as well as edibles • Smell proof canisters to keep odors locked inside Since there are such wide disparities of products that claim to address childproof packaging or tamper resistance for MMJ products, one critical factor is whether the packaging has been tested by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ATSM), the authority for testing standards. ASTM is a global organization with 30,000 technical experts who develop standards for a broad range of materials and products. ATSM certification is the standard bearer for many consumer products, including childproof packaging. Without this certification, it is unknown whether the product features and safety can be substantiated by an unbiased third party. New products by Earthwise Packaging and distributed through MMC Depot are in development and currently being ATSM certified. Earthwise Packaging is already the manufacturer of the CoolJarz line that is well known for its product quality and thoughtful designs, which MMC Depot distributes in Colorado and other states. All products supplied by Earthwise Packaging and MMC Depot are designed to offer cost-effective, air tight packaging that are absolutely tamper proof. New products in this line that should hit the market by early summer 2014 will ensure that there are ongoing improvements and better options for storing and transporting marijuana without putting children at risk, or risking the freshness and potency of the product. New laws regarding the display, labeling and child proof packaging used to store marijuana are supported by most leading packaging concerns; including MMC depot. If you want to ensure that you have access to the very best packaging options, then keep a close eye on what we have to offer at MMC Depot now and in the very near future. Back to MMC Depot

As the sale and possession of Marijuana around the country becomes more commonplace, the industry that is evolving from this commerce is slowly finding its way through the challenges that surround unchartered mainstream business. One such area that is getting more attention is what does the packaging need to do to keep these restricted products out of the hands of minors? This is important because MMJ products, especially edibles, are very similar to other mainstream products like chocolate bars, candies, baked goods and other foodstuff; only they are infused with cannabis. The difference between the cannabis products and their everyday equivalent is if you take too much of a cannabis product, the result could mean a trip to the emergency room.

MMC Depot, a division of Central Bag & Burlap, has been a part of the packaging industry for 100 years, and has been supplying marijuana packaging since the first medical marijuana laws were passed more than ten years ago. The cannabis industry is just one of many industries where packaging is an integral part of a product’s display, sale and distribution. Other industries that Central Bag provides packaging to include grocery, restaurant, and snack food manufacturers, to name a few.

In most industries, product packaging is not a focal point of the product. However, with cannabis products, the right MMJ containers for storage and packaging thereof must be done in a particular way. The safety of children who might have access to the product is taken very seriously by state regulators, product manufacturers, and MMC Depot, and therefore all Marijuana for sale must be sold in child proof packaging that is, tamper resistant, opaque and clearly labeled with the contents.

Packaging companies that provide correct storage options will ensure that those who purchase the product will also benefit from it. At MMC Depot we create containers that can be resealed and air tight, which means that the integrity and potency of the product will last for a great deal longer than just being stored in your average plastic baggie.

Packaging products from MMC Depot that are ideal for MMJ storage

• CoolJarz™ - this is a range of opaque storage containers that are designed to be completely child proof as well as air tight. The range caters to Flip-top, tamper proof screw top and supersize varieties.

• Bags – this product line offers Cannaline bags, oxo-Zip bags, tamper resistant bags, paper bags and tubing bags.

• Glass containers – various different styles are available that provide a dry and air tight environment to protect the potency and freshness of the product.

The cannabis industy will continue to evolve and mature, especially as concerns about child safety continue to be tested by real-life incidents where minors have suffered overdoses by accessing products that were carelessly left unprotected by adult consumers. MMC Depot continues to work with manufacturers of child proof MMJ containers and dispensaries to devise solutions that are safe and cost effective. One such partner in which MMC Depot is working closely with that already provides effective child safe containers is Earthwise Packaging, the maker of CoolJarz products. This line is American made, and is regarded in the industry to be at the cutting edge of cost-effective MMJ packaging to the dispensary industry.

To discover more about MMC Depot and and our full range of wholesale MMJ packaging solutions that and are best for child safety, yet also provide economical airtight and convenient storage options, call us at MMC Depot today. Back to MMC Depot

MMC Depot Provides MMJ Packaging to Washington State

With the passage of I-502 in the 2012 Washington State election, marijuana became legal in Washington—not just for medical use, but also for recreational use. As dispensaries are caught under the burden of demand and navigating undefined state regulations, one thing they can depend on is MMC Depot providing appropriate, safe and varied MMJ packaging products. MMC Depot, headquartered in Denver Colorado, the other state to recently legalize the recreational use of marijuana, is a subsidiary of a 100-year-old packaging company that for decades has refined product packaging for a vast variety of industries such as food packaging. The MMC Depot division, started in 2000 to cater specifically to the MMJ Dispensary industry, was almost preordained to take on the packaging of the budding marijuana industry. Early on, dispensaries in every state where medical marijuana legislation started to pass were more focused on the actual product than what it was packaged and delivered in to retail customers. Cheap bags and ill fitting plastic containers allowed product to leak the smell everywhere, as well as dry out, causing a diminishing return on the medical effectiveness of it. MMC Depot has been able to tap into their decades of packaging experience and manufacturing contacts to build an entire new ancillary industry to support dispensaries.

CoolJarz for Perfect Storage Of MMJ

One of MMC’s best selling products is the CoolJarz line of plastic containers for marijuana storage. These eco friendly containers are perfect for the natural herb and are compliant for contact with food products. CoolJarz are 100% recyclable products made from resin and are available in a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Currently, the solutions provided by packaging companies fall short when it comes to opening mechanisms and preservation. Fortunately, CoolJarz comes with 4 different varieties of opening mechanisms that not only make it easy to open and maintain freshness, but also make them tamper resistant. Marijuana is extremely susceptible to heat and moisture. The CoolJarz range is designed in order to combat exposure to the humid climate. In fact, the double sealed jars make sure to protect the herb from damaging Washington humidity. Other forms of containers available also include pre-roll tubes and larger bowls. These containers are also meant to protect marijuana from its three harmful elements: light, heat and moisture. According to Washington law, you can have marijuana on your person, but can’t open it, display it, or use it in public. MMC Depot also supplies dispensaries with the Cannaline brand for safe transport of MMJ. Cannaline bags provide a portable and secure solution. The sturdy build of the Cannaline bags ensure that MMJ is protected from heat, humidity and light with the same level of quality as CoolJarz, but in a more discreet package that can be easily carried in a purse or pocket. Cannaline Bags are approved for marijuana storage and transport and allow you to carry the herb without fear of breaking the law.

Taking the Guesswork Out of MMJ Packaging Compliance

MMC Depot has been one of the first companies in the country to extend packaging products for legal marijuana use in states like Colorado and Washington. While medical marijuana has been legal in the state since 2000, and most of the rules surrounding packaging have been addressed, the recently passed laws for recreational use have created a flood of confusion about the rules of such things as child safe packaging. While MMJ packaging is relatively new, packaging for product and consumer safety has been something MMC Depot, through its parent company, has been dealing with for decades. This has given the packaging company a unique position to take a leadership role in defining what products work best for the sale and transport of marijuana, as well as the storage of the products for child safety and retaining product quality.

Ecommerce Purchases

MMC Depot’s new ecommerce web site show a recently expanded line of glass jars, containers and cannabis bags that are sold to dispensaries in Washington. The expanded website allows dispensaries to make purchases from one of the best packaging companies in bulk directly from the online store. The ecommerce store also provides buyers with insight into the product quantities and additional features such as price, opening mechanisms, materials and seals.

Industry Approved Packaging Solutions

MMC Depot is affiliated with the National Cannabis Industry Association. This affiliation allows MMC Depot to provide insight into packaging best practices and to be one of the leading packaging companies in Washington, as well as to other US states that are embarking on providing legal marijuana for public consumption.

MMC Depot Introduces New product line of CoolJarzTM MMJ Packaging

Denver Colorado - In a move to increase the variety of an already diverse marijuana packaging catalogue, MMC Depot recently introduced a new line of CoolJarzTM. CoolJarz packaging has a loyal following in the MMJ dispensary industry for their containers that have a tight seal, distinctive colors, and diversity of shapes and sizes. CoolJarz and MMC Depot have a reputation in the packaging industry for being thought leaders on packaging standards for MMJ products.

“The CoolJarz line is manufactured exclusively in the US, and follows strict environmental standards,” said Dovid Zussman, vice president at Central Bag & Burlap Company. “There are a huge variety of packaging brands that have sprung up in the last couple of years, however, CoolJarz has kept tight control over their product line, a fact that MMC Depot and our dispensary customers appreciate and respect.” Made using proprietary resin processing techniques and with eco-friendly materials, these packaging products are compliant for contact with food. Additionally, the material is made from metallocene polypropylene, which is derived from natural gas making it 100% recyclable. Since the jars are made of robust polypropylene, they are stronger, but use fewer raw materials than conventional packaging. This not only makes them more lightweight but also cheaper. The current collection of CoolJarz MMC Depot carries in stock features opaque, flip top, Screw Cap and Supersized Bowls. Zussman stressed that quality of packaging is a primary concern among end users when it comes to packaging. The resealable MMJ containers are in compliance with state law on child safe medical marijuana packaging. “Child safe packaging is a huge concern and CoolJarz has helped define the standards in child safe packaging for the MMJ industry,” Zussman said. “This is why we wanted to incorporate packaging into our collection that focused on child resistance. It also is a big plus that the CoolJarz containers are food compatible, so that they maintain the integrity of the contents inside them.” The caps on the flip top have a ‘squeeze to open’ mechanism which cannot be opened by small children, whereas the larger screw cap jars have an ‘unscrew to open’ mechanism which requires a stronger grip. The CoolJarzTM that are available through MMC Depot are offered in four varieties of opening mechanisms. These mechanisms are all made in order to keep out odor, light, heat and maintain the freshness of the contents. This is especially important when it comes to natural products like marijuana, which are easily susceptible to damage. Moisture, heat and light are the three major issues when it comes to storing marijuana. The double sealed lids of CoolJarz are capable of keeping 100% of harmful UV rays out of the container. Available only in wholesale exclusively through MMC Depot, CoolJarz containers can be ordered straight through the MMC Depot website. Free shipping is available with larger orders, or Denver dispensaries can pick up products from MMC Depot’s conveniently located Denver warehouse. “When we became the sole distributor in Colorado for CoolJarz, our biggest concern was offering the best packaging that is not only durable, but also eco-friendly and at a price point our dispensary customers can sell.” About MMC Depot Specializing in the distribution of a huge assortment of packaging solutions, MMC Depot provides packaging products to various industries including food packaging, industrial and retail packaging. Boasting a variety of custom packaging solutions, MMC Depot also provides personalized branding for customers. Established in 1914 by Harry Zussman as Central Bag & Burlap Company, the company formed the MMC Depot division in 2007 to provide the growing medical marijuana industry with quality packaging for MMJ products. Today MMC Depot supplies dispensaries throughout the US with a variety of standard and custom branded packaging lines for MMJ users.

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MMC Depot

Wholesale Medical Cannabis Dispensary Supplier

5601 Logan Street Denver Colorado 80216

Phone: 303.297.9955

Fax: 303-297-9960

Website: http://www.mmcdepot.com/