Are you a designer tackling a cannabis-related packaging project? Or are you a weed business owner looking for lifesaving packaging tips and tricks? Before you dive into the realm of cannabis packaging, here is some useful information that would help you navigate potentially complex processes of vape cartridge packaging design.
Before You Begin: How to distinguish the 3 types of vape cartridges?
510 c-cells
This type of vape cartridge is extremely popular on the market. You can easily find suppliers for the 510 c-cell that don’t have a Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ). This is especially appealing for small business owners who don’t require large product quantities.
Disposable cartridges
Disposables are a convenient option as it has batteries built into the product. Once you’re finished with using the product, you can simply dispose of the entire cartridge. You can always buy a new one the next time you need it. This type of cartridge comes in different shapes, like cylinders, etc.
Partisan cartridges
These have unique shapes depending on the manufacturer and comes with its own battery, where you’d slide the cart onto the battery. Even if some carts may fit with a different company’s battery, they won’t function. This type of cartridges usually come from bigger brands that want to establish their own unique product in the market through deliberate product aesthetics, design, and usage.
Once you identify which type of cartridge you’re packaging for, the next step is to choose the material for the packaging.
What you should know about the CR Test?
When you are creating or designing packaging for any products that contain THC, you need a Child Resistant (CR) Packaging that passed the CR Test as this is a requirement for regulatory organizations. The CR Test code is 16 CFR § 1700.20 and you can get your packaging tested at any SGS certification test labs. They will analyze your packaging and determine if you meet the safety standards for passing.
On to packaging: how many child-resistant layers do you need?
Now that you’re aware of the compulsory CR test and strict regulations around it, you’ll need to decide whether you want one layer or two layers of packaging. The choice between these two options is often influenced by budgetary constraints or the designer’s input on user experience of the product. Sometimes you may need to compromise design aesthetics with the packaging’s functionality to ensure that it’ll pass the CR testing.
- One-layer packaging is a budget friendly option. It usually means a simple mylar bag, or a cannabis label on a pre roll packaging like a pop capped vial.
- Two-layered options mean having either or both inner and outer layers child resistant. It’s hygienic with an inner layer and it also gives the designer more creative freedom as they can explore a larger variety of packaging styles.
In a nutshell: finding your marijuana vape cartridge packaging.
To conclude, here’re the three steps to find the best packaging for your THC product:
- Identify your product type, whether it’s a 510 c-cell, disposable cartridge, or a partisan cartridge.
- Get acquainted with the CR regulations and decide whether you’re going for one layer or two layers for your packaging.
- Pick a packaging style for the layer(s).
And voila, you’ve gotten yourself a beautiful packaging for your product!
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