(A) Manufacture date and source.

(B) The statement "SCHEDULE I CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE."

(C) The statement "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND ANIMALS" in bold print.

(D) The statement "FOR MEDICAL USE ONLY."

(E) The statement "THE INTOXICATING EFFECTS OF THIS PRODUCT MAY BE DELAYED BY UP TO TWO HOURS."

(F) The statement "THIS PRODUCT MAY IMPAIR THE ABILITY TO DRIVE OR OPERATE MACHINERY. PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUTION."

(G) For packages containing only dried flower, the net weight of medical cannabis in the package.

(H) A warning if nuts or other known allergens are used.

(I) List of pharmacologically active ingredients, including, but not limited to, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and other cannabinoid content, the THC and other cannabinoid amount in milligrams per serving, servings per package, and the THC and other cannabinoid amount in milligrams for the package total.

(J) Clear indication, in bold type, that the product contains medical cannabis.

(K) Identification of the source and date of cultivation and manufacture.

(L) Any other requirement set by the bureau.

(M) Information associated with the unique identifier issued by the Department of Food and Agriculture pursuant to Section 11362.777 of the Health and Safety Code.

(b) Only generic food names may be used to describe edible medical cannabis products.

Additional Florida Cannabis Warning Details

e. Package the marijuana in compliance with the United States Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970, 15 U.S.C. ss. 1471 et seq.

f. Package the marijuana in a receptacle that has a firmly affixed and legible label stating the following information:

(1) The marijuana or low-THC cannabis meets the requirements of sub-subparagraph d.

(II) The name of the medical marijuana treatment center from which the marijuana originates.

(III) The batch number and harvest number from which the marijuana originates and the date dispensed.

(IV) The name of the physician who issued the physician certification.

(V) The name of the patient.

(VI) The product name, if applicable, and dosage form, including concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol. The product name may not contain wording commonly associated with products marketed by or to children.

(VII) The recommended dose.

(VIII) A warning that it is illegal to transfer medical marijuana to another person.

(IX) A marijuana universal symbol developed by the department.

12. The medical marijuana treatment center shall include in each package a patient package insert with information on the specific product dispensed related to:

a. Clinical pharmacology.

b. Indications and use.

c. Dosage and administration.

d. Dosage forms and strengths.

e. Contraindications.

f. Warnings and precautions.

g. Adverse reactions.

13. In addition to the packaging and labeling requirements specified in subparagraphs 11. and 12., marijuana in a form for smoking must be packaged in a sealed receptacle with a legible and prominent warning to keep away from children and a warning that states marijuana smoke contains carcinogens and may negatively affect health. Such receptacles for marijuana in a form for smoking must be plain, opaque, and white without depictions of the product or images other than the medical marijuana treatment center's department-approved logo and the marijuana universal symbol.

14. The department shall adopt rules to regulate the types, appearance, and labeling of marijuana delivery devices dispensed from a medical marijuana treatment center. The rules must require marijuana delivery devices to have an appearance consistent with medical
use.

15. Each edible shall be individually sealed in plain, opaque wrapping marked only with the marijuana universal symbol. Where practical, each edible shall be marked with the marijuana universal symbol. In addition to the packaging and labeling requirements in subparagraphs 11. and 12., edible receptacles must be plain, opaque, and white without depictions of the product or images other than the medical marijuana treatment center's department-approved logo and the marijuana universal symbol. The receptacle must also include a list of all the edible's ingredients, storage instructions, an expiration date, a legible and prominent warning to keep away from children and pets, and a warning that the edible has not been produced or inspected pursuant to federal food safety laws.

“Cannabis-infused products (other than those intended for topical application) must contain a statement "CAUTION: This product contains cannabis, and intoxication following use may be delayed 2 or more hours. This product was produced in a facility that cultivates cannabis, and that may also process common food allergens.”

“Cannabis-infused products intended for topical application must contain a statement "DO NOT EAT" in bold, capital letters.”

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Additional Information

Maine’s cannabis labels on prepared marijuana and goods containing marijuana that are sold by dispensaries and caregivers are used as evidence of compliance with the law that limits possession and dispensing to 2.5 ounces of prepared marijuana per qualifying patient. The packaging and labeling of prepared marijuana and marijuana products for sale by registered dispensaries and caregivers must comply with applicable State labeling laws.

See 22 M.R.S.A. §2157.

Some additional information on Maryland Cannabis warnings.

Minimum Font Size: Any information printed on the package or label must be at least 1/16 of an inch high, which is equivalent to size 4.5 font.

Other Notes: Bear clear warnings that: ○ Products may be lawfully consumed only by the qualifying patient listed on the label.

It is illegal for any person to possess or consume the contents of the package other than the qualifying patient, and it is illegal to transfer the package or its contents to any person other than for a caregiver to transfer to a qualifying patient.

Bear the following statements: “Consumption of medical cannabis may impair your ability to drive a car or operate machinery. Please use extreme caution.”

“There may be health risks associated with cannabis use, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding.”

“This package contains cannabis. Keep out of the reach of children and animals.”

Additional Massachusetts Information

Placement: On the retail packaging or labeling of every cannabis product

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Additional Information

Required Size, and Colors for symbol:

Universal Montana State Marijuana Symbol sized at least .33 inches wide by .33 inches high.

For product packaging, there are some warnings that are required as well:

Must Include:

• “This product has been tested and meets the requirements of the state of Montana”
• “Keep out of reach of children and pets”
• “This product may be addictive”
• “This product may have intoxicating effects. Do not drive under the influence of marijuana.”

May be Required:

• If manufactured: list chemical or solvent used
• If heat is not required to administer or consume: do not include total THC or total potential psychoactive THC on facts panel

Montana Exit Bag Rules

Currently our understanding from speaking with customers is that Exit bags must be Child resistant and contain the following warnings.

WARNING: Consumption of marijuana may cause anxiety, agitation, paranoia, psychosis, and cannabinoid hyperemesis.

WARNING: Consumption of marijuana by pregnant women may result in fetal injury and low birth weight.

WARNING: Consumption of marijuana by nursing mothers may result in infant hyperactivity and poor cognitive function.

Additional Information

Additional Information

Act 241 SLH 2015 - Section 11. Advertising and packaging.

The department shall establish standards regarding the advertising and packaging of marijuana and manufactured marijuana products: provided that the standards, at a minimum, shall require the use of packaging that:

1. Is child-resistant and opaque so that the product cannot be seen from outside the packaging

2. Uses only black lettering on a white background with no pictures or graphics;

3. Is clearly labeled with the phrase "For medical use only":

4. Is clearly labeled with the phrase "Not for resale or transfer to another person";

4. Is clearly labeled with the phrase "Not for resale or transfer to another person";

5. Includes instructions for use and "use by date":

6. Contains information about the contents and potency of the product;

7. Includes the name of the production center where marijuana in the product was produced, including the batch number and date of packaging:

8. Includes a barcode generated by tracking software; and in the case of a manufactured marijuana product, a listing of the equivalent physical weight of the marijuana used to manufacture the amount of the product that is within the packaging, pursuant to section.

Additional Information

C. Packaging and labeling: a manufacturer applicant shall submit a description and sample of the opaque, child-resistant packaging of the concentrate or cannabis-derived product that the manufacturer shall utilize, including a label that shall contain:

(1) the name of the entity that produced the cannabis and the name of the manufacturer;

(2) a batch number or code;

(3) a production date or expiration date, including a "use by" or "freeze by" date for products capable of supporting the growth of infectious, toxigenic, or spoilage microorganisms;

(4) a description of the number of units of usable cannabis contained within the product;

(5) instructions for use;

(6) warnings for use;

(7) instructions for appropriate storage:

(8) approved laboratory analysis, including the results of strength and composition within ten percent (10%) of numbers shown on the package:

(9) the name of the strain, product facts, or a nutrition fact panel, and a statement that the product is for medical use by qualified patients, to be kept away from children, and not for resale; and

(10) the name of the department-approved testing facility or facilities used for ingredient testing, and the type(s) of testing conducted.

Additional New York Cannabis Warning Information

Additional Information

1. Processed, packaged, and labeled according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packaging, Labeling, or Holding Operations for Dietary Supplements, 21 CFR Part 111; and

2. Labeled with:

a. The name and address of the pharmaceutical processor;

b. The brand name of the cannabidiol oil or THC-A oil product that was registered with the board pursuant to 18VAC110-20-285;

c. A unique serial number that matches the product with the pharmaceutical processor batch and lot number so as to facilitate any warnings or recalls the board or pharmaceutical processor deem appropriate;

d. The date of testing and packaging:

e. The expiration date;

f. The quantity of cannabidiol oil or THC-A oil contained in the batch;

g. A terpenes profile and a list of all active ingredients, including:

(1) Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC);

(2) Tetrahydrocannabinol acid (THC-A);

(3) Cannabidiol (CBD):

(4) Cannabidiolic acid (CBDA); and

(5) Any other active ingredient that constitutes at least 1.0% of the batch used in the product; and

h. A pass or fail rating based on the laboratory's microbiological, mycotoxins, and heavy metals and pesticide

An Overview of Ink Dynamics

Ink dynamics is the science of packaging designers or an art director understanding how certain colors interact with flexible materials and what kind of color variations one can expect in their final package design. For example, colors on a screen will look different than when printed on the final package design -- your product packaging designer may even notice differences between the same color printed via rotogravure or flexographic printing methods.

As you can see, creative design encompasses more than a freelance designer simply understanding a brand's identity, target audience, business objectives, brand story, and business needs and coming up with a final design, new logo, effective branding, and social media posts to match. They also need to think about colors, vector graphics, and other design principles before they can come up with new branding and a winning design for their notable clients.

Whether you work with top packaging designers, graphic designers, freelance designers, or a packaging design company, they will be able to tell you what kinds of variation to expect and can help guide you through the complexities of ink dynamics and how it will impact the final custom design packaging for your consumer goods.

Factors That Can Impact the Color of Your Packaging Design

As mentioned, the colors on your physical custom packaging will differ from how the colors of your package design looks on your computer screen, as printed on other materials, in virtual renderings, or as printed by different methods or on a different printing press.

The final color on your custom packaging will be influenced by several factors, including the material of your product packaging, inks, and color shift. These variations of package designs are part of the creative process and should not come as a surprise to your creative director, web design team, or social media followers.

Screen color of your graphic designer

The color you see on your screen will be different than actual ink on film due to your brightness settings, the light level in the room, and whether you're sitting in natural or artificial light, among other factors. Top packaging design companies will almost always include a disclaimer about this somewhere on their website.

Original art

All original art is best developed by a graphic designer natively in Adobe Illustrator. Art that was adapted from Canva, EPS, SVG, Coral Draw, Photoshop, InDesign etc. may not perform as well as native Adobe Illustrator art, and you may see a more noticeable difference between the package design mock-up colors and the colors in the final product packaging.

Base material, laminations, and finishes

The choice of packaging materials for your custom packaging will affect the color of your project. Color printed on clear packaging materials will look different than colors printed on a silver metalized material, white paper, or kraft paper. Your choice of finish will also influence the final color outcome.

Ink is not 100% opaque

All ink, and importantly white ink, is not 100% opaque. Areas with white ink coverage will not fully obscure dark colored graphics or products from showing through on clear materials. Your graphic designer or design agency will take this into account as they design your packaging.

PMS

Pantone® PMS ink on paper, or as seen in a PMS color deck, will appear different than PMS ink printed on film. Pantone uses LAB to define ink formulations, specific LAB values may not be achievable when printed on film. Different substrates and print conditions using different ink formulations result in different visual results. Certain specialty PMS color decks cannot be accurately matched.

Digital printing

All digital printing is a five-color process. Digital printing cannot exactly reproduce Pantone colors, especially those that are outside of the CMYK color gamut of our press. Projects converting from digital to plate printing will not color match 100%, as there will be differences in color. Digital printing is subject to variation between printing lots. PMS color printed digitally will have color shift.

Color shift

If you have previously printed this design on another press or material there will be color variation. Projects which are color matched are still subject to color shift may occur.

Choose CarePac: Your Packaging Designer Partner

At CarePac, we care about customer satisfaction, whether you're a branding agency, a small business, a design professional, a creative agency, or an art director for a retail or consumer goods company. We use strategic thinking and an understanding of your target market to put together award winning packaging designs.

If you're looking for generic packaging, there are other packaging design companies you can work with. But if you're looking for the best packaging designers and the best packaging design ideas, you've come to the right place. Here are a few ways ways we're different from other packaging designers:

Fully customizable to match your brand identity

Every part of your product packaging is customizable, from the way it feels to how it closes and is presented on a shelf. We'll create something that matches your brand identity.

Low MOQs

If your brand strategy is to focus on seasonal products, our low MOQs mean you won't be forced to order product packaging you can't use.

Excellent customer service

Our customer service and graphic design team simply can't be beat. We'll set you up with the right packaging designer who actually listens to their client's ideas and keeps things like final cost and other key elements in mind throughout the design process.

Variety of packaging materials

Our packaging designs can work with a variety of materials, and we'll help you choose the material that works for you. There's nothing we love more than successful projects or a happy design agency!

Quick shipping

You'll receive your packaging designs in a timely manner, so you won't be hesitant to work with our design packaging team again on future projects.

We care about brand loyalty, and will do everything we can to make you a repeat customer. If you're ready to hire a packaging company, please let it be us!

What is DPI?

DPI, or dots per inch, defines an image's sharpness and is essential for ensuring your brand's colors and print images are vibrant and stay true to the original design. Since DPI affect the clarity, detail, and overall impact of a printed image or new document, understanding the concepts of image resolution, DPI, and how they work together is essential.

First, we'll define both terms, as we will be using both terms throughout this informational blog:

DPI Defined

Dots per inch (shortened to DPI) measures the printing resolution of an image. As you probably guessed, it indicates how many ink dots are included on each inch of paper. The higher the "dots per inch" are, indicates a higher quality image.

For larger format printing, like large posters with an image displayed on them, the range of the physical dots per square inch will usually fall between 150 to 300 DPI.

Image Resolution Defined

Image resolution (or print resolution) refers to the amount of detail an image has. Often measured in pixels per inch (PPI), high resolution images have more pixels, which translates to more detail and sharper images. Ultimately, the resolution needs to be high enough to avoid pixelation, but low enough so you aren't spending too much money on the final printed image.

Why is DPI Important in Packaging Design?

Resolution and DPI are very important in packaging design. The fact is, low resolution images can harm even the most well thought out advertising campaigns -- if the ratio of printed dots is off, it makes customers feel like your brand is unpolished and unreliable. Additionally, if you have text or other important details included in your image you want to make sure your customers can easily see the details, regardless of the screen resolution of their device.

Finally, an image's DPI helps ensure color accuracy. The higher the DPI, the more accurate the colors will be during production. This is especially important for brands where their color is extremely well known, like McDonald's or Reese's.

Step-by-Step Guide to Changing DPI In Photoshop

If you'd like to adjust your DPI resolution in Photoshop, it's relatively easy. Just follow these steps:

1. Launch Adobe Photoshop dialog box on your laptop or desktop.

2. Navigate to File > Open and select your image.

3. With your image open, click the Image > Image Size dialog box.

4. Here, you can adjust the resolution, image size (width and height) and dimensions to your liking.

You can make these updates to your image without changing the existing pixels of the image -- just make sure to deselect "Resample" while you use these tools in Photoshop. This won't add more pixels; it'll just adjust the image's DPI, or dots per inch.

Within Photoshop you can also see other important image information, like Photoshop metadata and notes left by professional printers and designers.

Tips for Designers Concerned About Image Quality

If you're concerned about image quality and want to create a good print image in Adobe Photoshop, here are some tips from our pros:

• Always consider the final purpose of your printed or digital image, and work backwards to find the right DPI and image dimensions. Ask yourself these questions: How will the printed image be presented to customers? Will it be viewed from far away or extremely close? What size does it need to be?
• Check the required resolution before committing the original image to print. Always double check (or triple check!) your settings to avoid surprises and wasted materials.
• Use the highest quality camera possible when taking photos. It's easier to catch as much detail as possible while taking the photo vs. bringing a lower quality photo up to a higher resolution. Do your best to take high quality images, as a high resolution photo is easier to work with.
• Consider the printing paper and ink type. These can affect how the higher resolution image looks in its final form.