Abstract
Background Cannabis is a schedule 1 substance that cannot be possessed within the United States according to federal law. On March 31 2021, New York State legalized cannabis for sale and consumption. This study assesses the safety labeling and packaging aimed at children of cannabis containers during the peri-legalization period in New York City. Methods This is a cross-sectional and descriptive comparative study in which sidewalks in New York City were inspected for labeled cannabis containers during the four months prior and four months post legalization, i.e. from December 2020 until July 2021. Packages were systematically analyzed using a scoring system based on advertising techniques that may appeal to children and the American College of Medical Toxicology’s (ACMT) recommendations on cannabis safety labeling. Results and DiscussionOf the 114 packages, none met ACMT’s recommended safety labeling guidelines. Only 52% of containers indicated their contents, 40% referenced food, and 85% included elements that may appeal to children. Conclusion Precautionary measures such as child-resistant packaging, warning labels, and avoiding marketing to children are uncommon. Policy makers should consider regulating the safety labeling and advertising which appeals to children on cannabis packaging.
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