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The Cannabis and Hemp Bureau protects the public health of New Mexicans and beyond by protecting the safety of cannabis edibles and hemp consumable products.

The Cannabis and Hemp Bureau (“Bureau”) regulates businesses that extract hemp or manufacture human consumable products throughout New Mexico. The Bureau also regulates cannabis edible manufacturers who are licensed by the Cannabis Control Division and are located outside the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County jurisdictional areas.

The Bureau’s focus is to ensure hemp products and cannabis edible products are safe and accurately presented so New Mexicans and consumers beyond can enjoy the products with confidence. This is accomplished through the following activities:

• Conducting detailed plan, processes, and product formulation reviews prior to authorizing a business to operate.
• Completing operational inspections to verify a business is operating as approved by the Bureau and to ensure operations are following good manufacturing and food safety practices.
• Ordering product hold, market removal, and destructions when errors in production are identified that jeopardize the health or safety of consumers.
• Offering training and assistance to operators to comply with applicable rules.

To learn more about the Bureau’s Cannabis Edible Program click here. To learn more about the Bureau’s Hemp Program click here.

Have questions? Email us or call (505) 222-9502.