Cannabis and Hemp Company Certification
PFC is a third-party certification program for cannabis- and hemp-related work. PFC is what clients, healthcare providers, companies, and regulators can depend on to identify reliable, high-quality cannabis and hemp, businesses, products, and services. PFC addresses product and distribution safety in cannabis and hemp. Designed for every stage of the cannabis and hemp supply chain, PFC certification will bring your business above and beyond state requirements using open standards derived from science. PFC offers company certification ranging from single discipline certification to multiple/vertically integrated discipline certification options. Certification for companies is available in Cultivation, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Laboratory operations.
Using scientific best practices, PFC will ensure your business is above and beyond all state requirements. There are several options for certification available to companies ranging from single discipline certification to multiple/vertically integrated discipline certification options. Certification for businesses is available in Cultivation, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Laboratory operations.
PFC is based on quality standards for cannabis and hemp products and businesses issued by the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) and the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP) Cannabis monograph. PFC business certification is available in all cannabis-legal states including the District of Columbia. PFC can help you no matter which state you are in, what you do, or what stage your business is in.
Inspection Preparedness Assessment
Through ASA’s commitment to safe access for patients, we want to help cannabis and hemp businesses make it through the licensing process. We created the Inspection Preparedness Assessment specifically to help businesses prepare for licensing. You made it through the first stage of the process, now you need to make sure you pass your state inspection to actually be able to open up your doors and start making money. State inspections can be a scary thing, and we are here to help. Our assessors will prepare you to breeze through anything a state inspector might ask.
The Inspection Preparedness Assessment will include:
- Mock inspection with a PFC assessor
- Spot check of SOPs for regulatory compliance
- Review of inspection checklist
- Overview of things inspectors may be looking for (including the most common violations that often result in heavy fines and potentially the denial or loss of an operating license)
- Post-inspection debrief
This is a confidential service that takes 3-4 hours. These services will not only prepare you for the pending state inspections but they will also allow your business to plan and budget for needed improvements. Assessments for businesses are available in Cultivation, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Laboratory operations. Send an email to heather@safeaccessnow.org to schedule an appointment.
Check out our What to Expect When Being Inspected webinar for more information.
“In this evolving industry with so much to learn and limited guidance, Americans for Safe Access PFC helped our company not only prepare for and pass inspection, but to exemplify best in class practices to be a model for cultivation”
– Krissy Bernazani, RPh, Clinical Director, Freestate Wellness
“We called PFC prior to our final inspection. Within a week an auditor conducted a walkthrough of the facility and helped us prepare for the licensing inspection. Having this pre-state inspection allowed us to see improvements we could make in our procedures and our facility prior to our final inspection.”
– Gina Hopkins, Compliance Officer, ForwardGro
PFC Training Courses
PFC training and educational courses are designed to prepare entrants into cannabis and hemp jobs and to provide continuing education for those already working in cannabis and hemp. The PFC Training Website allows businesses to track their employee’s progress through the program and access certificates of completion for employee training records and regulatory compliance. PFC Business Certifications and trainings are available to anyone in every state and jurisdiction. PFC is also a licensed training provider in the following locations:
How PFC Can Help Your Business
The PFC program provides components for operators, legislators and regulators to promote the adoption of safe and reasonable standards and regulations for cannabis and hemp from seed to consumption.
Looking to enter cannabis or hemp work?
PFC can help you develop your business plan, draft your SOPs, review or write your application for state licensing, and match your business to client needs.
Just starting up your cannabis or hemp business?
PFC can train your staff using our industry leading curriculum, assess your business to ensure you excel during state inspection, and certify that your business meets PFC standards demonstrating your commitment to your clients.
Want to improve your established cannabis or hemp business?
PFC can offer free education for your clients using our Cannabis Care Certification Patient Education Program, help you prepare to expand your business or integrate a new acquisition, and connect you to potential clients to help grow your base.
List of Business Services:
- Company Certification
- Training
- Application Review
- Application Writing/Drafting
- SOP Review/Drafting
- Letter of Intent (LOI) for our PFC program and/or CCC Patient Education Program. Can be included in Applications!