New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 34 - MEDICAL USE OF CANNABIS › Part 4 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCERS, PRODUCTION FACILITIES AND DISTRIBUTION › Section 7.34.4.15 - STANDARDS FOR MANUFACTURE OF CANNABIS-DERIVED PRODUCTS

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
The following are minimum requirements for the manufacture
				  of cannabis-derived products which shall apply to all manufacturers and
				  licensed non-profit producers that manufacture cannabis-derived
				  products:
A.
General
				requirements:
A licensed non-profit producer and a manufacturer shall
				ensure the following:
(1) that all
				manufacturing shall be done in premises that are in compliance with state and
				local laws, including but not limited to zoning, occupancy, licensing, and
				building codes;
(2) that the
				manufacturing operation and all equipment, implements, and fixtures that are
				used for the manufacture of cannabis derived products shall be used exclusively
				for the manufacture of cannabis derived products and that food processing for
				personal, staff, or the general public shall be prohibited;
(3) that all manufacturing is done indoors;
				with the exception that compressed gas extraction may occur outdoors in
				accordance with applicable standards of the New Mexico regulation and licensing
				department;
(4) that all
				manufacturing is conducted in a manner that does not allow cross-contamination
				from chemical or biological hazards;
(5) that manufacturing does not occur at a
				location that is within 300 feet of a school, church, or daycare center that
				existed within the 300-foot area before the non-profit producer or manufacturer
				became licensed to operate at the location;
(6) that all non-profit producer and
				manufacturer staff involved in the handling, transportation, manufacture,
				testing, or packaging of cannabis derived products must complete general food
				handler safety training;
(7) that
				any person who, by medical examination or supervisory observation, is shown to
				have, or appears to have, an illness, open lesion, including a boil, sore, or
				infected wound, or any other abnormal source of microbial contamination for
				whom there is a reasonable possibility of contact with preparation surfaces for
				medical cannabis or cannabis derived products, shall be excluded from any
				operations which may be anticipated to result in such contamination until the
				condition is corrected;
(8) that
				hand-washing facilities are provided that are adequate, accessible, and
				conveniently located, and that they are furnished with running water at a
				suitable temperature; hand-washing facilities shall be located in indoor
				production facilities, in restrooms, and wherever good sanitary practices
				require employees to wash or sanitize their hands, and shall be stocked with
				effective hand-cleaning and sanitizing preparations, and sanitary towel service
				or suitable drying devices;
(9)
				that all persons involved in preparing or handling medical cannabis or cannabis
				derived products at the manufacturing operation conform to hygienic practices
				while on duty, including:
(a) maintaining
				adequate personal cleanliness;
(b)
				washing hands thoroughly in an adequate hand-washing area before starting
				0work, at any other time when the hands may have become soiled or contaminated,
				and both before putting gloves on and after removal of gloves;
(c) refraining from preparing or handling
				medical cannabis or cannabis derived products if the handler has or may have an
				illness, open lesion, including boils, sores, or infected wounds, or any other
				abnormal source of microbial contamination, until such condition is
				corrected;
(d) complying with the
				other requirements of this section.
(10) that there is sufficient space for
				placement of equipment and storage of materials as is necessary for the
				maintenance of sanitary operations for production of medical cannabis derived
				products;
(11) that litter and
				waste are properly removed, and the operating systems for waste disposal are
				maintained in an adequate manner so that they do not constitute a source of
				contamination in areas where medical cannabis or cannabis derived products are
				exposed;
(12) that floors, walls,
				and ceilings are constructed in such a manner that they are washable, wipeable,
				and non-absorbent, and can be kept clean, and kept in good repair;
(13) that walls and ceilings remain free of
				water damage, and that fiberglass and other insulation material not be
				exposed;
(14) that there is
				adequate safety-type lighting in all areas where medical cannabis or cannabis
				derived products are processed or stored, and where equipment or utensils are
				cleaned;
(15) that the manufacturer
				provides adequate screening or other protection against the entry of pests;
				rubbish shall be disposed of so as to minimize the development of odor,
				minimize the potential for the waste becoming an attractant and harborage, or
				breeding place for pests;
(16) that
				building, fixtures, and other physical facilities where cannabis derived
				products are manufactured are maintained in a sanitary condition;
(17) that all contact surfaces, including
				utensils and equipment used for preparation of cannabis derived products are
				cleaned and sanitized as frequently as necessary to protect against
				contamination;
(18) that all
				equipment and utensils used for preparation of cannabis derived products are
				designed and of such material and workmanship as to be adequately cleanable,
				and are properly maintained;
(19)
				that only environmental protection agency (EPA) registered sanitizing agents
				are used in manufacturing operations and that they are used in accordance with
				labeled instructions;
(20) that
				toxic cleaning compounds, sanitizing agents, and pesticide chemicals shall be
				identified, held, and stored in a manner that protects against contamination of
				medical cannabis or cannabis derived products;
(21) that any chemicals used for extraction
				in the manufacturing process be intended for such usage, and that they be of
				food or medical grade;
(22) that
				the water supply is sufficient for the operations intended and is derived from
				a source that is a regulated water system; private water supplies shall be from
				a water source that is capable of providing a safe, potable, and adequate
				supply of water to meet the manufacturing facility's needs;
(23) that plumbing shall be of adequate size
				and design, adequately installed, and maintained to carry sufficient quantities
				of water to required locations throughout the facility; and properly convey
				sewage and liquid disposable waste from the facility;
(24) that there are no cross-connections
				between the potable and waste water lines;
(25) that the manufacturer provide its
				employees with adequate, readily accessible, on-site toilet facilities that are
				maintained in a sanitary condition and good repair;
(26) that all operations in the receipt,
				inspection, transport, segregation, preparation, manufacture, packaging, and
				storage of medical cannabis or cannabis derived products are conducted in
				accordance with adequate security and sanitation principles;
(27) that medical cannabis or cannabis
				derived products that can support the rapid growth of undesirable
				microorganisms are stored and transported in a manner that prevents the growth
				of these microorganisms;
(28) that
				storage and transportation of usable cannabis is accomplished under conditions
				that will maintain security and protect medical cannabis or cannabis derived
				products against physical, chemical, and microbial contamination as well as
				against deterioration of the medical cannabis or cannabis derived product and
				the container;
(29) that current
				material safety data sheets are kept on the premises for all chemicals used,
				including but not limited to cleaning compounds, sanitizing agents, and
				pesticides;
(30) that extraction
				for the purpose of manufacturing concentrates is conducted in a closed system
				utilizing an oil extractor solvent such as N-butane or carbon dioxide or
				utilizing ethyl alcohol;
(31) that
				all containers used for storage or transport of usable cannabis are washable,
				wipeable, and nonabsorbent;
(32)
				that if alcohol is to be used for extraction, only food grade, non-denatured
				ethyl alcohol is used for that purpose;
(33) that all weighting or measuring devices
				that are used in the production, distribution, or manufacture of usable
				cannabis be appropriately documented as having undergone certified registration
				and calibration that is in accordance with applicable requirements of the New
				Mexico department of agriculture;
(34) that the manufacture of a cannabis
				derived product by a manufacturer from the cannabis material produced by a
				personal production license holder is recorded in an electronic tracking system
				specified by the department;
(35)
				that the manufacturer or non-profit producer will prohibit its employees and
				contractors from being under the influence of drugs or alcohol in the
				workplace;
(36) that the department
				is notified of any changes to the days or hours of business
				operation;
(37) that staff who are
				tasked with conducting compressed gas extraction activities be appropriately
				trained in the of use of extraction equipment, as well as safety and emergency
				procedures, by a qualified trainer, prior to beginning extraction
				activities;
(38) that hemp, hemp
				extract, and hemp derived products (other than hemp paper) are not combined in
				any manner with usable cannabis that is intended to be sold or otherwise
				distributed in the medical cannabis program; and
(39) that cannabis and cannabis derived
				products that are kept in manufacturing areas at all times be clearly
				segregated from hemp and hemp derived products.