{"id":97,"date":"2025-07-18T10:19:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T16:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/cannabis-hemp\/cannabis-edible-frequently-asked-questions\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T03:58:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T09:58:31","slug":"cannabis-edible-frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/cannabis-hemp\/cannabis-edible-frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Cannabis Edible Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Section 1: General Questions<\/p>\n\n\n<div class='nmenv_accordion'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How much is the NMED Cannabis and Hemp Bureau permit fee for cannabis edibles<\/strong>?<\/h2><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n\n\n\n<p>After an application is approved, NMED-CHB will schedule an opening inspection.\u00a0 When the opening inspection is successfully passed, a $200 initial permit fee is due immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How long does it take to approve my application?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n\n\n\n<p>NMED-CHB will review and respond within 30 working days from the date of submitting your application.\u00a0 Incomplete applications will require multiple rounds of review, which will cause the approval process to take longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why do I need to get my NMED application approved before proceeding with a Cannabis Control Division (CCD) application?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n\n\n\n<p>CCD fees are non-refundable, and this process has been put in place by CCD to ensure applicants do not lose large sums of money due to not being able to meet the regulatory requirements of other agencies, such as NMED-CHB for edible production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does \u201cedible\u201d mean?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n\n\n\n<p>A cannabis edible is a type of food or drink that contains THC. Examples of cannabis edibles include: gummies, chocolates, pastries, lemonade, or other carbonated beverages. If you would like to know if the product you\u2019re making is considered an edible <a href=\"mailto:cannabis.hemp.bureau@env.nm.gov\">email us<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I provide my edibles at special events or markets?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n\n\n\n<p>No. For further details, please contact RLD, Cannabis Control Division <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rld.nm.gov\/cannabis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> for details about providing cannabis products at temporary events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item level_0'><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_title'><i class='fas fa-chevron-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why do I need a Food Handler Card for employees? Where do I find one?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class='nmenv_accordion_item_body'>\n\n\n\n<p>Workers knowing and following food safety practices consistently is key to producing safe products. &nbsp;The Food Handler Card training is a great tool for teaching employees and providing them with an understanding of why following food safety practices is important.&nbsp; All employees who will handle cannabis edible products, at any time, must have a Food Handler Card. <a href=\"https:\/\/anabpd.ansi.org\/Accreditation\/credentialing\/certificate-issuers\/AllDirectoryListing?prgID=264&amp;statusID=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a> for a list of approved programs offering this training.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Section 1: General Questions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-97","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/cannabis-hemp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/97","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/cannabis-hemp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/cannabis-hemp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/cannabis-hemp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/cannabis-hemp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/97\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":188,"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/cannabis-hemp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/97\/revisions\/188"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/cannabis-hemp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}