OAR 603-048-3220: General Handler Requirements

(1) A handler must: (a) Beginning January 1, 2026, register hemp items in accordance with OAR 845-026-6100 and comply with OAR 845-026-6100 through 845-026-6120. (b) Use equipment, counters, and surfaces for processing that are food-grade and do not react adversely with any solvent being used. (c) Have counters and surface areas that are constructed in a manner that reduce the potential for development of microbials, molds, and fungi and that can be easily cleaned. (d) Maintain the licensed facility in a manner that is free from conditions which may result in contamination and that is suitable to facilitate safe and sanitary operations for product preparation purposes. (2) A handler may not process, possess, transfer or sell a hemp item that contains Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO). (3) A handler may not treat or otherwise adulterate a cannabinoid product, concentrate, or extract with any additive or substance that would increase potency, toxicity, or addictive potential, or that would create an unsafe combination with other psychoactive substances. Prohibited additives or substances include but are not limited to nicotine, caffeine, polyethylene glycol, or any chemicals that increase carcinogenicity or cardiac effects. (4) A handler must ensure every process lot of a finished cannabinoid concentrate or extract or finished cannabinoid product, as those terms are defined in OAR 333-007-0310, is uniform in potency, texture, and weight per unit of sale.