Virginia Health and Safety Institute Online Academy | Herndon, Virginia

What you will learn

Table of Contents

Module 1: Introduction to Virginia Hemp Regulations

1. Key Definitions
     • Hemp Product
     • Edible Hemp Product
     • Smoking Products
     • Regulated Hemp Product
     • Total THC
     • Industrial Hemp Extract
2. VDACS Regulatory Authority

Module 2: Registration Requirements

1. Retail Facility Registration
2. Application Process
3. Critical Deadlines
4. Additional Required Registrations

Module 3: Product Compliance Requirements

1. THC Concentration Limits
2. Calculating CBD:THC Ratio
3. Total THC Calculation
4. Allowed THC Types
5. Prohibited Synthetic Cannabinoids
6. Hemp Extract Definition Exclusions
7. Product Restrictions

Module 4: Labeling Requirements

1. Principal Display Panel Requirements
2. Information Panel Requirements
3. THC Product Label Requirements
4. Label Formatting and Legibility
5. Prohibited vs. Acceptable Label Claims

Module 5: Packaging Requirements

1. Definition of Child-Resistant Packaging
2. When CR Packaging Is Required
3. Testing and Verification
4. Packaging Design Restrictions

Module 6: Certificate of Analysis (COA) Requirements

1. Mandatory COA Elements
2. ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation
3. Reading and Verifying COAs
4. Common COA Issues

Module 7: Approved Sources and Supply Chain

1. Approved Source Requirements
2. Manufacturer Verification
3. Unacceptable Documentation
4. Documentation to Maintain
5. Supplier Questionnaire

Module 8: Age Verification and Sales Practices

1. Age Restriction Requirements
2. Acceptable Forms of ID
3. Staff Training Requirements
4. Point of Sale Procedures
5. Required Signage
6. Liability and Penalties

Module 9: VDACS Inspections

1. Inspector Authority
2. Inspection Process and Conduct
3. Required Cooperation
4. Information Collected
5. Post-Inspection Timeline
6. Responding to Violations and IFFC Process

Module 10: Penalties and Violations

1. Civil and Criminal Penalties
2. Common Violations
3. Prevention Strategies
4. Compliance Checklists

Module 11: Types of Hemp Extracts

1. Full-Spectrum Extract
2. Broad-Spectrum Extract
3. Isolate
4. Whole/Crude Extract
5. Distillate
6. Product Selection by Extract Type

Module 12: Best Practices and Compliance Culture

1. Building a Compliance Culture
2. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
3. Staff Training Programs
4. Documentation and Recordkeeping
5. Inspection Readiness and Continuous Improvement