12/02/2021
PA MMJ news:
“An important message to medical ma*****na patients: On November 16, 2021, the Department of Health instituted a state-wide review of vaporized products containing added ingredients such as externally sourced flavorings or terpenes. Grower/processors have submitted information regarding these products to the Department for review, to include whether these added ingredients are safe for inhalation. The Department will review this information as expeditiously as possible. Should the Department’s review reveal products containing added ingredients that are not safe for inhalation, those products will be removed from the market. In the interim, you should be aware that products with added ingredients may not be safe for inhalation and you should make your own decision about whether to use these products. If you have any questions or concerns about products, you should consult with your medical professional.
Thank you,
Office of Medical Ma*****na”
I have to wonder why this type of review wasn’t a priority when the products were first approved by the Office, and I question the timing of how it is being done, but ultimately I believe it is a good thing to make sure the products we use are safe.
On a positive note, I believe this might be the first time we (patients) have been informed about an administrative action like this.
I do have to credit the new Secretary of Health with making a real attempt at improving communications between the DoH and patient community.
There was talk recently (I forget if it was at the most recent Advisory Board meeting or at another meeting) of setting up an email for patients to contact the Advisory Board about various concerns. It will be listed on the DoH website when its set up. This was something several of us on the Board requested way back when the program was first launched.