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CHECKLIST FOR FINDING A RELIABLE
CANNABIS PACKAGING SUPPLIER
There are seven important considerations when looking for a cannabis package supplier, according
to companies in the space:
* Work with an experienced company.
* Verify compliance.
* Know what kind of packaging supplier you want.
* Always request samples.
* Plan for the unknown.
* Compare pros and cons for domestic vs. international suppliers.
1. Work with an experienced company. " How long have they been in business? What kind of
technical support can they offer? What kind of inventory levels do they have on hand? Can they
support any development projects? What kind of technical engineering or graphic design support
can they offer? These are all key issues. " - Nancy Gruskin Warner, Assurpack
2. Verify compliance. " Canada's regulations differ from the U.S., and they have to meet certain
regulations. So, verify compliance and what the suppliers are able to provide and supply. Ensure
that they understand what you have to comply with on a local or state regulation level. And whether
they can meet that or not. " - Yasha Shamayeri, Leafy Pack
3. Know what kind of packaging supplier you want. " You have everything from flexible packaging to
rigid packaging to paperboard vendors to companies that do print decoration on those containers.
When you're starting to search for a good packaging partner, understand what services are most
important to have in your company at that time. " - Rachel Kane, Sure Lock Packaging
4. Always request samples. " We all see things online and in videos. There are a lot of different
packaging options out there, but pictures can only show so much. Always get samples to ensure that
it's aligned with the kind of (package) integrity you're looking for as well as brand alignment and
legal compliance. " - Ryan Tatum, Grove Bags
5. Plan for the unknown. " They could be keeping (your packaging) at the seaport for another month.
... So, even if the company does everything on their end, you have to do the planning on your end
and make sure you have a wiggle room for unknown. " - Lilach Mazor Power, Mazor Collective
6. Compare pros and cons for domestic vs. international suppliers. " Ideally, I think you want to work
with a domestic-based packaging supplier who then has domestic and international manufacturing
options available. ... I think domestic is going to be preferable for the faster lead times, but the
con with domestic is that you're going to pay a little bit more. International offers the perk of
substantial cost savings. " - Jeremy Ward, Green Rush Packaging
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