Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection

Frequently Asked Questions: THC-infused, hemp, or hemp derived beverages

Can I sell THC-infused, hemp, or hemp derived beverages at my store?

Yes, THC-infused, hemp, or hemp derived beverages are permitted for sale in Connecticut stores if they have no more than 5 mg of THC per container, and no more than 1 mg of THC per serving. 

Examples

  • Allowed:  A standard 12 ounce can of seltzer containing five 1 mg servings of THC and 5 mg per can. 
  • Not Allowed: A standard 12 ounce can of seltzer containing 10 mg and two 5 mg servings. A standard 12 ounce can of seltzer containing one 5 mg serving.

 Decision tree of how to determine if a hemp-derived beverage is okay to sell or if it can only be sold by a licensed cannabis establishment.

Can I sell beverage products that use the words cannabis, cannabis-infused, or cannabis-derived?

No, the law prohibits products that imply that they are cannabis.

Examples:

  • Allowed: “THC-infused,” “Hemp-infused,” or “Hemp-derived.”
  • Not Allowed: “Cannabis-infused,” “Cannabis Seltzer,” “Cannabis-water” or “Canna-beverage.”

 

Do beverages have specific labeling requirements?

Yes, each individual beverage container must be packaged or labeled with the following information:

  • A scannable barcode, website address or quick response code that is linked to the beverage laboratory testing results performed by an independent testing laboratory, which lists all the following information:
    1. The name of the product
    2. The name, address and telephone number of such product's manufacturer, packer and distributor, as applicable
    3. The batch number associated with the laboratory testing results of the beverage in final form
    4. The concentration of cannabinoids present in the product, including, but not limited to, total THC and any cannabinoids or active ingredients comprising at least 1 percent of the product
  • The expiration or best by date for the beverage, if applicable.
  • A clear and conspicuous statement disclosing that:
    1. Children, or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, should avoid using the product prior to consulting with a health care professional concerning such product's safety.
    2. Products containing cannabinoids should be kept out of reach of children.
    3. The federal Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated the product for safety or efficacy.