A selection of marijuana edibles available in Colorado. (Ed Andrieski, Associated Press file)

Final meeting Nov. 17 for changes to rules on Colorado marijuana edibles

GOLDEN, Colo. — Colorado authorities searching for a new look for edible pot are meeting for a final time Monday to try to find a way to make edibles look distinct from other foods even when out of the package.

The Health Department plans to suggest a new state commission to give “pre-market approval” before food or drinks containing pot can be sold.


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The recommendation comes a month after the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment suggested banning the sale of most kinds of edible pot. That suggestion was later dropped.

Edible pot is a booming part of Colorado’s new recreational pot industry. But some fear the products look too similar to regular foods.

The Marijuana Enforcement Division is required to submit a recommendation to lawmakers, who make the final decision.


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