(1) Components that are food must be obtained from a source that complies with federal and state food laws.

(2) Raw materials and other components shall be inspected upon intake to ensure that they are clean and suitable for manufacturing into cannabis products, and shall be stored under conditions that protect against allergen cross-contact and contamination and minimize deterioration.

(3) Raw materials shall be washed or cleaned as necessary to remove soil and other visible contaminants. Water used for washing, rinsing, or conveying cannabis product ingredients shall be potable.

(4) Raw materials and other components shall not contain levels of microorganisms that render the cannabis product injurious to human health, or shall be pasteurized or otherwise treated during manufacturing so that they no longer contain levels of microorganisms that would cause the cannabis product to be adulterated.

(5) Raw materials and other components susceptible to contamination with aflatoxin or other natural toxins, pests, or extraneous material shall not exceed generally acceptable limits set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the Defect Levels Handbook (Rev. February 2005), which is hereby incorporated by reference, before these raw materials or other ingredients are incorporated into cannabis products.

(6) Raw materials and other components shall be held in containers designed and constructed to protect against allergen cross-contact or contamination, and shall be held at a temperature and relative humidity and in a manner that prevents the cannabis products from becoming adulterated.

(7) Frozen raw materials and other components shall be kept frozen. If thawing is required prior to use, it shall be done in a manner that prevents the raw materials and other ingredients from becoming adulterated.

(8) Raw materials and other components that are food allergens shall be identified and held in a manner that prevents cross-contact with other raw materials or ingredients.