CANNABIS & CBD PACKAGING
Better Labels, Better Branding, Better Business
As in other consumable product markets, the “wow” factor matters when consumers are inundated with brands at their local dispensary. If you are producing these products, great-looking labels will help your company build trust and define your brand so it stands out from the competition.
From tamper-evident jars to vape cartridges, every cannabis package type carries its own labeling requirements — potency, warnings, and traceability all need to be clear at a glance. Getting this right the first time saves reprint costs and keeps your product moving through retail without compliance holds.
HIGH-QUALITY LABELS
Every color, every material
Establish your brand with high-quality labels. With our large fleet of flexographic and digital presses, BCS can produce vibrant labels with four-color process or up to 10 PMS colors. Combine that with our vast die collection, laser die-cutting capabilities, and extensive selection of available materials, and we can produce just about any type of high-color label in both small and large runs.
BARCODES & RFID
Product ID & tracking with RFID technology
BCS offers variable printing options for barcodes and strain identifiers. RFID technology can provide trackability features such as lot and serial numbers, so you can tell regulators and consumers where your product originated. Growers can use RFID to track plant strains and drug efficacy.
KEY NUMBERS
Labels for a Variety of Packaging
US regulated cannabis sales reached $31.5B in 2025 and are forecast to hit $39.1B by 2029. Source: BDSA.
Compliant labels. Custom branding. Built for the industry.
Design Guidelines
Considerations for Cannabis & CBD Labels
Navigating Compliance
As a consumable product, these labels must include specific information. Beyond basic date, weight, ingredient, and manufacturer information, requirements vary by state. BCS helps you navigate them.
Flexibility for a Rapidly Changing Market
Laws regarding cannabis and CBD labeling are in a continual state of flux. Until they stabilize, you may go through multiple label iterations. Digital printing provides a flexible, affordable short-run option to keep up with the changes.
Direct Thermal & Thermal Transfer
A flexible, affordable way to print on demand. With desktop or portable print options, you can print product labels, POS receipts, pricing labels, shelf labels, and more.
Variable Data for Tracking
Variable printing of barcodes and strain identifiers, paired with RFID for lot and serial numbers, gives regulators and consumers a clear line back to where a product originated.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What information has to appear on a cannabis or CBD label?
Beyond basic date, weight, ingredient, and manufacturer information, requirements vary by state (see state-by-state regulations). BCS can help you navigate these requirements to ensure your labels comply.
How do I keep up with fast-changing state regulations?
Digital printing gives you a flexible, affordable, short-run way to reprint as label laws evolve. No need to commit to large runs before the rules settle.
What’s the difference between direct thermal and thermal transfer printing?
Both print on demand from a desktop or portable printer without additional processing steps. Direct thermal uses heat-sensitive stock, and thermal transfer uses a ribbon for added durability. Either covers product labels, POS receipts, pricing, and shelf labels.
Ready to build a compliant cannabis label program?
Reach out to one of our labeling experts at BCS — we’ll help you find a compliant, on-brand solution from concept through implementation.
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