The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced the launch of a new Seed-to-Sale (STS) Tracking system to enhance regulatory oversight and transparency within the state's cannabis industry. This comprehensive system will require all licensees to use an electronic inventory system capable of integrating with the NY STS Tracking System (BioTrack). The implementation of this system ensures that cannabis is monitored from the planting stage through to the final sale, securing the integrity of the supply chain for both adult-use and medical cannabis sectors.
As part of the initial launch, OCM will cover up to $250,000 in inventory tag purchases, a move that demonstrates the state's commitment to supporting the industry's cultivators, processors, and microbusinesses compliance efforts as they get their STS Tracking Systems integrated into their business operations. These tags serve as unique identifiers for cannabis products, maintaining traceability from cultivation through processing, packaging, laboratory testing, and ultimately, sale. In addition to tracking products from production to retail, permitted laboratories are also required to submit cannabis product testing data to BioTrack, facilitating a seamless and integrated flow of information.
"The implementation of the Seed-to-Sale tracking system is a pivotal moment in the evolution of New York's cannabis industry. This initiative upholds our commitment to transparency, accountability, and public trust," said Felicia A.B. Reid, Acting Executive Director, of the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.
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