Medical marijuana has been legalized in 30 US along states. However, its regulation and packaging is still a major concern, with consumers cautious of what best maintains the cannabis quality and potency.

Here’s why flexible packaging should always be used for cannabis based products.

1. It’s More Effective than Glass Packaging

While some cannabis packagers and distributors would argue that glass is the obvious option, it’s not always the most effective method. This is because although glass does provide a longer shelf life, it is outnumbered by the benefits of flexible packaging.

Glass jars are susceptible to being shattered, while being both transported and stocked onto the store’s shelves. Cracked glass can cause detrimental external contaminants to make contact with the cannabis and reduce its potency. This makes them an unsafe packaging choice.

On the other hand, flexible packaging allows for easier transportation, more packages being fit onto shelves, and also adds more “retail space” which refers to brands being able to display their logos, graphics and legal requirements on the packaging.

Because flexible, child-resistant bags can effectively let out excess air form the packaging each time they are re-sealed, the shelf life of the cannabis is extended. The zip lock bags are also more convenient to consumers, particularly those using medical marijuana for wrist or joint pain. The zipper also ensures that young children cannot get their hands on the cannabis.

Thus, with lesser transportation costs and more storage benefits, flexible packaging is a far more effective method than glass.

2. It’s Landfill-Friendly

Although the U.S. recycling rate has increased over the years, there is still a lot of waste being generated, with the numbers rising each year. Flexible pouches can be recycled alongside R7-coded materials and are in fact more landfill-friendly than other types of packaging.

Using a biodegradable material may seem like the best option, but doing so can actually deteriorate the product quality. Exposure to light or UV rays can break down the cannabis, which can make both the packaging and the product vulnerable.

ith flexible packaging, however, the potency of the cannabis remains uncompromised as moisture, light, and bacteria are all kept out.

It Allows Customized Labeling

Medical cannabis labels are especially important to keep the consumers informed about the cannabis concentrates and regulations. Flexible packaging ascertains that your labeling information can be added to the pouches as they can be fully customized according to your needs. This ensures that you put up all the vital and necessary labels of your product on the packaging, making it easier for consumers to select your brand.

Don’t take medical marijuana packaging lightly! Ensure your brand’s quality and shelf life with PremiumVial’s wide range of flexible packaging options for the cannabis industry.